APRIL is Autism Awareness Month!!
Autism affects 1 in 10 children. We must come together and celebrate the wonders of Autism. OUR children are wonderful, each with their own strengths and talents. They will teach us but we need to be willing to listen! Currently there are no medical tests for autism; diagnosis is based on observed behavior and development. While it is generally diagnosed at a young age—for 51-91 percent of children, concerns were recorded before age 3—it’s a lifelong challenge for most.
Parents of those with Autism face everyday with what is going to happen today. Will we make it through today without meltdowns, anxiety, aggravation. Families are overwhelmed and under resourced! I know this from experience...we are exhausted! As a parent of a child with Autism we face challenges everyday. Will my child be viewed differently from others, will he be accepted, will he be made fun of?? Those are my fears...just to name a few. You know what my fears are but do we know their fears? I DON'T! He can't express himself in that way yet. But with Self-regulation techniques we can help him through his anxiety and feeling ungrounded. A weighted vest helps him, a chewy tube (which we know that Tyler really needs oral stimulation), swinging helps him, and sometimes just a nice hug helps, and OF COURSE A ROUTINE that they know. Tyler loves having a routine and sameness throughout the day!
(older picture of Tyler swinging...it really helps group his body)
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