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My thoughts and feelings about #autismawareness month

I shared this the other day on social media and I wasn't sure what the response was going to be. I was a little concerned afterwards cause I was frustrated when I recorded this. I feel like we often waste a really good opportunity each April because we lack cohesion. I literally get people, and organizations emailing me asking me to promote awareness over acceptance or the other way around. It's so frustrating, I just delete them and don't even bother with a reply. Many of you have asked about my thoughts or plans for April and I wanted to get my thoughts together before sharing anything. I recorded this a couple days ago and shared it on my social networks. If I come across angry, it's not anger, it's…

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April 4, 2022
Read more about the article Why we should put some focus on the parents this #Autism Awareness month
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Why we should put some focus on the parents this #Autism Awareness month

With Autism Awareness month just around the corner, there are a few things I would like to see happen this time around.  Obviously, there needs to be a focus on people who are Autistic. That should go without saying and even in 2017, that's sorely lacking.  However, one of the things that I believe needs a larger focus, is the parents raising these kids with Autism. I realize that most parents of kids with Autism are neuro-typical, but we/they play an absolutely critical role in the lives and futures of our children with Autism.  Without resources, funding and support, we can't be what our kids need. Without support, we can give our kids what they need to reach their full potential.  Speaking for myself, I'm very, very human. There's only…

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March 26, 2017