Today is Autism Awareness Day.
Since I obviously turn my twitter stream on first thing in the morning (<shamelessplug>@dadenoughblog if you’re not already following</shamelessplug>, I’ve seen quite a few posts about the day, reminding folks to “light it up blue” and foster further awareness about Autism Spectrum Disorder. Continue reading
So, two months ago, I wrote about the issue of labeling – not in the sense of applying a label to my son, but in the sense of having around things that publicize having the status or knowing someone who has the status. (See the post “Labelling” – yes, I know I spelled it wrong at the time, so it’s staying that way – or “Visibility” for more details.)
Obviously, I’m not ashamed to have a son who’s autistic. I clearly am not shy it, between the blog and anyone who’s run across me in public. Continue reading
I’m going to step back into this.
On Friday, the New York Times posted an article in its Parenting section on including children with special needs in birthday parties. (You can find the article here.) I think that readers of this blog can already guess that I’m not the type to have kept my opinion to myself. Continue reading
We live in a culture where everyone decorates their cars with their personal causes. In years like this one, political bumper stickers abound. In the neighborhood where we live, religious themed bumper stickers are more commonly seen. All over town, you see magnetic decals for sports teams and pet causes.
It’s against that backdrop that the wife and I have been debating whether or not we should put something for autism on our cars. Continue reading