Living with Autism!

        Well it is almost Autism awareness month and we are excited and also curious to see what type of attention it actually gets locally as well as nationally. We need more parents to start spreading Autism Awareness! We need more people that do not have Autism or know someone with Autism too also spread Autism Awareness. We are attempting to raise money for our local schools as well as for our children’s needs.                        
              We just designed a few new shirts for the Autism awareness month. It seems there are more and more people selling shirts out there. We just started and have yet to make a sale. All in good time I guess. Anyhow check out the new designs at this link. We are always open to suggestions for designs, articles, information and anything that you feel like sharing with us.              
         Arek has had a pretty good spring break he is so sweet to a fault. He does not defend himself at all. His sisters are both trying to bully him for toys and other things. I know it can be an Autism thing and I know it could be the opposite. I am happy he does not snap on everyone when he is angry. Lately he has developed a bit of a temper. Mainly just throws tantrums sometimes though he whips whatever he can find at the wall or us. Autism or no Autism the kid has an arm. I have heard that with age Autistic persons can become more aggressive and snappy, biting, hitting and other not so pleasant behaviors. Arek will bite only himself or something soft like the couch or a pillow. I hope that doesn’t change. I have to stand up for him now and will do so forever if I have to. Sometimes I tell him too say no or stop but he just looks at me with that Autistic stare and then screams and ducks as his sisters get closer to him. Alissa has become slightly nicer too him and that is good. Now Amanda is walking and she is getting Alissa back for the torture she went through. Amanda also is trying to get Arek due to the fact that sometimes Arek on accident might throw something and it will hit her. Don’t worry we have removed all hard objects from his environment. He has proven over and over again that he cannot be trusted with something hard to throw. Remember he has broken two TV sets, a curio cabinet, crystal knick knacks and other random items such as the light bulbs on the ceiling. I know Arek isn’t the only Autistic child to have done these things. He was not angry or mad just likes loud noises and watching things fly, roll and drop. Well that is all for now!         
        Remember April is Autism Awareness month so spread the word. If you ask me every month should be Autism Awareness month. It is in our house.
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