"It’s International Autism Awareness Day! I know many families who oppose this day/month because it glorifies Autism. Blue lights, blue shirts, blue monuments, blue hair (me), or blue nails, etc. In my life, the truth about Autism is that it’s not bubbly, it’s not glamorous, and it’s not cute. In fact, living with someone with Autism is draining and frustrating. I don’t understand the world my son lives in. He’s mostly happy and smiling except when he has to do homework (like any other kid), cries when he’s sad (like any other kid), and dances anytime and anywhere to any Disney tune. He also is hyperactive, sensitive to many sounds, vocalizes, and screams often. He’s cautious with strange situations yet wanders off without awareness to dangers. All this on top of being a devilishly handsome and charming guy! This small description of him is just the tip of the iceberg.
I wish Autism awareness, understanding, and advocating is something people would spread every day. But the reality is that we are all busy with life and that’s totally okay. I would like to use today and this month, while the ‘Light It Up Blue’ eyes are looking, to ask you all to take on a lifetime habit to be kind to anyone and everyone with Special Needs. They might be the one bagging your groceries, or going on their daily routine walk around the neighborhood, or playing by him or herself in the playground. If you see a person, adult or child, being mistreated because of their differences, please be the positive energy in turning the situation around. If you see a parent trying to console their upset child, please don’t stare and don’t judge.
So yes! ‘Light It Up Blue’ for Autism Awareness, but also talk about it. And, also please donate to music, sports, and/or educational organizations that support Autism."
When MJ saw that Moses was having trouble riding the motorcycle and plugging his ears at the same time, she hopped on and plugged his ears for him. It's one of those things only people who have a sibling with Special Needs understands.
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