Showing posts with label autism awareness. Show all posts
Showing posts with label autism awareness. Show all posts

Friday, May 17, 2013

The Advocate in each and everyone of us!


By: C.A.K.

Until recently I'd never thought of myself as an advocate. I suppose I never thought about what an advocate truly is.  So lets talk about it.

What is an advocate?

Tuesday, April 9, 2013

12 Surprises Living with a Child on the Autism Spectrum



The word Autism is everywhere!  Five years ago, my now 9-year-old son was diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder.  No textbook definition could truly portray what a family living with Autism goes through.  Picture yourself on the most exhilarating roller coaster ride of your life.  Autism is exactly that, an emotional roller coaster with sudden twists and turns, the highest highs and lows you could never prepare for.


The following are the most difficult and rewarding surprises I’ve encountered on this journey.