So today’s the day we ask the world to notice–to be aware of–our kids who have autism. And not just know the definition of Autism, but know the preciousness and wildly different personalities of our kids, to understand the things they suffer, the confusion they overcome, the effort it takes to just be. Autism is that fearsomely prevalent neurological disorder that has swallowed an alarming number of our children and cast a thick fog over personality, abilities, thoughts, and relationships. So here are my 7 little tips for you to increase your awareness, to know my son and the sons and daughters everywhere who have to fight to be known because of their Autism.
1. My son has a personality…and it’s not an autistic personality. Continue reading “Autism Awareness: Finding Jackson beneath the label”