Bits of Wisdom Worth Sharing!

http://www.positivityblog.com/index.php/2010/02/15/the-very-simple-guide-to-chilling-out/

The Positivity Blog has a great bits of wisdom for all of us that have ASD in our lives - please check it out!

Lisa

Aidan's Story about Zoe

This week we lost our dear companion of 12 years, our yellow lab Zoe.  She loved us and we loved her and this is the story that Aidan wrote about Zoe in his "Purple Notebook."  Aidan is 10 years old and has Autism.  He amazes us everyday and Zoe would of liked the story.

Just Imagine - on Autism ON site!

Link to Just Imagine on Autism ON site!

http://www.autismontario.com/client/aso/ao.nsf/(photolookup)/BD5AEEE02CAAA39485257B65004C1770?OpenDocument

Happy Mother's Day all!

xo Lisa

Just Imagine

Just imagine, you feel the first kicks of the baby in your body and you feel immediate love and hope. Just imagine, he is born and is perfect - all fingers and toes to be kissed. Just imagine, that little person that you created just doesn’t seem quite right. Just imagine, you go through a battery of specialists and tests. Just imagine, you get an Autism diagnosis and you don`t know what that means or where to go.

Imagine

As parents of children on the `Spectrum`we have experienced that same sense of loss and hopelessness. We have no point of reference, there isn`t an instruction manual. One thing for certain is that as parents we are their advocates, their teachers, their guides.

Imagine

Working together with therapists, teachers, educational assistants to achieve what you never could imagine. A moment, where your child has a voice and creates awareness to his community and beyond. Aidan`s Speech - `What it`s Like to have Autism`began as an optional oral assignment and grew. As of May 7,2013 his youtube video has garnered 4,937 views.

Just imagine - that one moment, taped by a regular camera, at a school presentation, touched thousands. He spread his message further by hitting the `big time`on the front page of the local paper and was guest speaker at his city`s City Council meeting.

Just imagine...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m2JilgXvvx8

Instruction Manual Required

I received a phone call early this morning from a friend to ask a favour.  She received news from a friend concerning a mother who just received dual Autism diagnosis' for both of her sons, under the age of five.  This mother was, as we all are, shocked and looking for help.

Could they pass on my number?  Most certainly.  There needs to be a better process for parents to receive much needed and critical information upon initial diagnosis.  The Waterloo region in Ontario does it well.  Check out www.autismspectrumconnection.com  it includes a "check-list" for those parents and caregivers to guide them through the first phases of Autism and what services and supports are available. 

The world of ASD has created a community, and like all communities, we need to support each other to succeed. 

Be kind,
xo Lisa