autism awareness month

#Growth

~ NickyB. ~ 3 Comments

On the left my son is almost 15 years old. However, I still see him as the little boy on the right🤷🏽‍♀️. Yes, it’s unrealistic, but there’s something about my Scoompy that makes me want and need to protect him forever. I’m so grateful to God for every milestone he has reached and every obstacle he has overcome.  We were once told that he would never speak clearly and didn’t know if his writing would ever be legible.  MJ continues to learn and grow. And through the process, I continue to do the same.

#myboymyjoy

#Awareness&Acceptanceeverymonthoftheyear

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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

Had To Post This Pic😍

~ NickyB. ~ 19 Comments

Mj and his classmates were in a Talent Show this evening! It was so awesome to see my son on stage dancing to a song with his friends!  That being said, I was horrified when I realized my phone stopped recording after 35 seconds!!!!  Anyhow, this is a pic of him after his performance.   We are very proud of you son! 


#hedidthat

#soproudofhim