I am going to make a simple request of my family and friends. My sister-in-law sent me this link to Five for Fighting's website called "What Kind of World Do You Want?"
They are raising awareness and money for charities, including Autism Speaks. Simply follow the links and click on a video to watch. Every time you watch a video, money will be donated. Amazing children and stories abound.
Let me also say this.....my son is a very fortunate little boy. He has made tremendous gains in language and engagement because he received early intervention. Early intervention is helping ALL of us, not just Connor. They are teaching us how to teach him. They are helping us loosen the grasp. I cannot imagine waiting years for therapy or having to fight to get the care your child needs at the start.
Just promise me you will watch one.
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Watching... and linking.
I popped over from Friday Feast. Unfortunately, I can't see those videos for some reason. I'll try again later. But I looked over some of your earlier posts, and want to say how much I like your blog. Your boys are wonderful, and I was very moved by the post about Connor's autism diagnosis. I think that it was diagnosed so early is a very good thing. I hope you will get access to every facility and service that he needs. Blessings to you all.
The Five for Fighting link is making its way across the world. I got a link to it in several e-mails over the past weeks. I have viewed many times and have passed the links to my address book and beyond.
thought you'd like to know that it is catching attention.
Have a wonderful weekend!
and thank you for your lovely comment on my last post - meant a lot.
I am glad you liked the link- I thought it did a good job of explaining how early intervention and public awareness of autism is greatly needed.
Yep! Theresa sure said a mouthful there - early intervention, public awareness -all lead to understanding the disorder, the issues, the blessings too -and most of all, the child. Maya, age four now, has been receiving therapy, educational assists, etc., since she was 20 months old. Her brother Kurtis, now 21 months old, has been getting therapy since he was 18 months old. Maya's therapy has done wonders for her! Too soon to make any comments on Kurtis. But for both kids, this has led to much better ways for us to work with each of them -and also, for others to see, to learn, to realize that as difficult as autism can be to deal and cope with at times, it is not necessarily a deterrent for children to grown, to learn and to lead a great life too in the process.
The joy your son has overflows and is infectious!
God bless y'all!
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