Autism Awareness Month is kind of like an oxymoron for me and others within the community. I write this blog in an effort to spread awareness but some days I feel like I'm preaching to the choir. Because the majority of people who read my blog have an understanding of our day to day lives. We're aware every single day - not just one month out of the year.
So this month of awareness is for the folks not in the know. The ones who have never heard of ABA, FAPE, ASD, PDD or any other special needs acronym.
The thing about awareness - it's a two way street. It's not enough for me to write about it - you have to meet me half way and be willing to learn.
Today I'm thrilled to be guest posting on Acting Balanced. It's kind of like a crash course in what I'd like the "typical" parent to know about autism.
1. What's Autism?
2. How do I explain Autism to my "typical" children?
3. My friend's kid has been diagnosed with autism. What do I say? What do I do?
Want to know my answers to these 3 questions? Click HERE
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AutismWonderland - written by Lisa Quinones-Fontanez - is a personal blog chronicling a NYC family's journey with autism, while also sharing local resources for children/families with special needs.