Spread Autism Awareness

Spread The Awareness

After hearing the terrible news about Jayliel Vega. The boy in PA, who has autism and went missing on New Year's Eve and was just found yesterday after drowning in a canal. I never blamed the parents for what had happened even though some people did. Those people that blame the parents of this child have no knowledge of autism and what can happen and made me realize just how many people need to be educated about autism. Some Autistic children wander and don't know the fears and dangers of being outside. Some are also attracted to water and this is why there are more drownings that occur with children on the spectrum. There are ways to prevent such things from happening. This story was heartbreaking and I couldn't imagine what his parents are going through right now. Things happen so fast. When the story went out about him missing I was hoping that he was found quickly and safe. If you have a child with autism you know the dangers that could happen around every corner. There are always ways you can prevent tragedies like this from happening. 

GPS Watches for children 

(Some even tell you when the watch gets wet)

http://www.safewise.com/blog/10-wearable-safety-gps-devices-kids/

Swimming lessons

In the link below there are all the YMCA locations who offer lessons for special need children

http://nationalautismassociation.org/resources/autism-safety-facts/swimming-instructions/

Spreading Autism Awareness

Spreading awareness is the easiest thing you can do. It costs nothing and it informs others and yourself about Autism. You can also donate to the cause which would help other families with children who have autism and yourself. You can participate in Walks for Autism. Even just bringing it up in a conversation with a family member, or friend, or someone you just meet. Autism Awareness is a huge part in keeping children on the spectrum safe. Everytime you talk about it and put the word out it is helping every child with autism. Here are a couple sites you should visit :)

-http://nationalautismassociation.org/

-https://www.autismspeaks.org/

-http://www.autism-society.org/what-is/

Sign up for a Walk for Autism in your area. Here:

http://www.autismspeakswalk.org/site/c.igIRL6PIJrH/b.7683511/k.2EFB/Walk_Now_for_Autism_Speaks_Home.htm

Keep your loved ones safe 

Sunday Morning

Sunday Morning

Not sure If I should be sad about this Christmas vacation ending or happy that I get back some of that me time. I loved having the kids home and getting to spend time with them and my husband. My husband, Max, had off from work for all of Christmas break as well. It's nice to relax and watch movies with my family and not have to worry about getting the kids up super early in the morning to take my husband into work and then take the kids to school because we only have one vehicle so I am the taxi for everyone. Tomorrow it's back to the grind and back to my slowly rising stress meter. Before the winter break my oldest son Oliver was beaten up in school in his class. A child went over to my Oliver and kicked him hard in the shin and then kicked him in his stomach, and it was all for nothing. Oliver did not say anything to the other kid to set him off. Then after lunch another kid from his special ed class went over to my son while he was working on a work sheet, and punched him in his shoulder blade hard. The nurse had called me and told me about the incidents that happened and found out that nothing was done. Neither child wasn't punished for what they did. They put bruises on my son and nothing was done? They hurt his feelings because Oliver just wants the best for his classmates, even helps them out when they need the help and the school wants to let this go unnoticed? I am having a meeting at the school after the break to discuss what happened and what needs to happen, and their lack of consideration for their students. Oliver deserves the best from that school. He loves everybody and everything, and it just breaks my heart. I know the other children in his class have their hard times. But when I found out who the kid was, it was the same child from last year who hit Oliver on his school bus which made him hate school buses after, and never wants to go on one anymore, and that is also why I take my kids to school, because some kid ruined that experience for him. I also found out that this child didn't have special needs but he was just a bad kid put into a special ed class because of his behavior in school. That child also picked up a stick at the bus stop last year and tried hitting Oliver with it but he was caught. I really want to find another school for Oliver and Finley but they are in this routine now and if it was switched up right away then they would not take it very well, especially my youngest Finley who is three years old. He is in a mainstream pre-school class in the same school and he loves it there because his teacher and aid are wonderful people and they are always their for him when he needs the help. He also has autism. Maybe when summer comes around I will be able to find a new place so then when the kids are out of school I can prepare them for a different school. A fresh start. A school specifically for children on the spectrum. I just want a school that will be behind my sons 100% and nothing less. I hope everyone had an amazing holiday and new year. All I want is a fresh start this year and it will happen. :) I want the very best for my children. Oh and I got my two sons their very first dog :) I adopted him from my sister and his is an amazing pup. When my youngest has a meltdown, Maynard runs over to him and comforts him and nudges his hands to let him know he is there for him and he is protective of the boys. He is a wonderful addition to the family. :) Hope everyone has a wonderful day today. 

Oliver and Maynard