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A Different Trip to the Movies ðŸŽ¥

~ NickyB. ~ 6 Comments

We recently went to the movies to see Teen Titans Go. MJ is a bit obsessed with the TV show: He watches and records all of the episodes all day every day, so we knew that he would definitely want to go see this movie. We planned to see it over a month ago when we first saw the previews for it. We have been to a few movies over the years with MJ. This visit however, was different. We have never seen MJ so hyper and excited to see a movie. He basically made a scene at the concession stand because he thought we were going to be late to the movie. He kept yelling, “Hurry up, hurry up we’re going to miss the movie.” (Even though we had plenty of time) Once we got seated he put on his headphones and watched the previews while eating popcorn. The movie started, MJ started talking, and he didn’t stop! He literally talked loudly throughout the entire film…even yelling at some points. Usually he does talk a little bit but this time it was almost as if he couldn’t help himself. I was so relieved that there were only two other families in there with us. At one point MJ was literally jumping up and down and throwing his body from side to side while in his seat (insert shocked face here). I was literally waiting for someone to get up and complain but they never did. All in all the kids had a great time and enjoyed the movie. Hubby was half asleep and I was stressed out throughout the entire movie (sigh). I needed about 2 hours to recover from this outing but am happy that MJ And his sister enjoyed themselves.

#ineedarealvacation

#theyellingmademystomachhurt

#hehasntactedlikethatinyears

#whereisthemotrin

#Godhelp

Tried to take a decent pic of them before the movie started. It just didn’t work out lol.

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“Are You Autistic or Something?”

~ NickyB. ~ 10 Comments

This is the second time in a year that I have heard one child say this to another child.  It happened right in front of me and I had to use everything within my mind, soul, and body to remain as adult and professional as I could without “going off” on the child.

After taking a long, deep breath I explained to her that the statement was ignorant, rude, and offensive. I explained how intelligent Autistics are and how they think and see the world differently.  I encouraged her to do some research.  Then I proceeded to show her my huge autism pin along with two autism bracelets that I was wearing proudly!

It made me extremely sad for the entire day.  I kept thinking, “Where are they getting this information from?  Of all of the things that could have been said, why was “autistic” chosen?”  It showed me that WE STILL HAVE A LOT OF WORK TO DO!  If we want our kids to truly be accepted, then kids and adults must be educated about autism.  I also wondered, why did I hear it?  Is this something God wanted me to hear for a reason?

Towards the end of the day, the child did apologize but it didn’t change the way that I felt and still feel.  MJ does not deserve a world that thinks so little of him.

#whoisraisingthechildren

#whereisthecompassion

#Ialmostcussed

#Jesustakethewheelandthewholevehicle

#nickyfromthe305kindamadeanappearance

#saddened

#MJdoesNOTdeservethis

“Disappointed”

~ NickyB. ~ 13 Comments

Today is World Autism Awareness Day…But you wouldn’t know it. Save for my son’s school, I saw and heard nothing about the significance of the day. As I have stated before, I am a middle school educator. There was no mention of the day on the announcements, no posters, or other information hanging on the walls of the school, and other than myself, no one educating students about autism. This evidence suggests that the autism community has a lot of work to do. There are many students with autism in nearly all public schools nationwide. With the prevalence of bullying, you would think that schools would take the time to educate the students, faculty, and staff…but I guess that’s my job right? That’s why I have now dedicated my efforts to join with others locally, regionally, and nationally to bring greater awareness, tolerance, and appreciation to the world of autism…MJ deserves it.