Yes. It's me. Again. :)
Today is April 2nd. Did you know that?
Well did you know that it is National Autism Awareness Day?
And April is Autism Awareness month?
In case you weren't sure.
This is what Autism looks like.
And I'm so blessed to be his mom! :)
{Give credit where credit is due -- I heard that from Char today on Twitter...You know Char -- from Crap I've Made. Yup. I just had to steal her line because I loved it.}
{Give credit where credit is due -- I heard that from Char today on Twitter...You know Char -- from Crap I've Made. Yup. I just had to steal her line because I loved it.}
I have something for all of you who have a child with Autism or maybe you work with someone with Autism. You can print it out - make it your background - write a special note with it. Or print it on fabric (you can get packages of printable fabric at Joann's or other craft stores) and just use some heat and bond to attach it to a canvas bag and give it to the fabulous teachers and therapists who help our kids SO much! {can you tell that's what I'm going to do?} :) {Hope Josh's therapists don't happen to read my blog.. well after this they can!!}
Love you to puzzle pieces
Just leave a comment - with your email address - and I will email you the pdf!
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SO, I realize totally not the same, but still a struggle. My son is A.D.D. It began affecting his school work and he was falling behind because of his inability to sit still, concentrate, and stay on task. It is still a battle, but we are working with him to help him so succeed. Sometimes it comes down to me literally having to sit right next to him and touch his shoulder every time his mind begins to wander. (that's our sign so I don't have to be constantly nagging him).
ReplyDeleteThis is awesome! I shared it with my friends who have autistic son's on facebook! Thank you!!
ReplyDeleteP.S. your son is adorable!
My son was diagnosed with mild autism when he was 4. (I knew very early on, and he started getting therapy when he was 11 months old) He was such a struggle and I still get choked up talking about it.
ReplyDeleteHe also has tons of GI issues. We finally went to a GI doc when he was 6. An endoscopy diagnosed him with eczema cells on his esophogus. We took him off milk and a different child emerged. This past winter (he's 9 now) we reintroduced some of the foods he's allergic to and he regressed back terribly.
I know its not the same as dealing with a child with autism every day. But those years where we struggled were so painful, I have a love and respect for those mothers who face it everyday.
I love this....I am a special education teacher and a mom of two boys. I would love this to hang at home and school!
ReplyDeleteI love this and the fact you addressed this special month, I am a PROUD grandmother of a Autistic child (Vincent). His Mother (my daughter Samantha) made All her 5 children and husband a Autism Awareness T Shirt and they all wore them proudly to school and work. I am so proud of all our family and how we all lit our homes with Blue bulbs.
ReplyDeleteWow! I love this! I have friends who have autistic children and I would love to make them something with this! Thank you:)
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I love this! I am a special education teacher too :) Great idea and super cute printable!!
ReplyDeleteJess
This is sweet! I also have an autistic kiddo and would love to make a gift for some teachers who touched our lives. Thanks for sharing.
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I LOVE THIS!!! I taught young children with autism for the past 3 years... I blogged about it on April 1st... Thank you so much for sharing!!
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Blessings,
Heather @ Catfish Kisses
Love this for my nephew. Thank you for sharing!
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Thanks! I have a son with autism too:
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I love this! My Bugaboo is 8, and lights up my life each and every day. My email address is stitch2buttercups(at)yahoo(dot)com.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much! I'm a new follower, and found you on Craft-O-Maniac. :-)
I am featuring this on Wednesday, thanks!!!
ReplyDeleteLois
www.auntielolocrafts.blogspot.com
What a sweet idea!! I would love it if you would share this at my Marvelous Mess party....each week I pick one project to feature on my sidebar!! Here is the link: http://marvelouslymessy.blogspot.com/2011/04/marvelous-mess-7.html
ReplyDeleteThat's really great. I love the teacher gift idea. I'd like to give this to some friends who have children with autism.
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Would like to share this with the mommies in my special needs group. Thanks!
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I LOVE this! My cute little guy is 5 and has Autism. What a wonderful idea. I am going to print this & frame it for his room. I have also been looking for something to give to all his teachers who have helped him progress so much over the past 3 years. This will be perfect. Thanks so much for taking the time to address Autism Awareness.
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute graphic! I have a 6 year old little girl with High Functioning Autism. I like the ideas you had for using it too! :)
ReplyDeletekristynwy@bresnan.net
Love this! I have two very close friends who work with Autistic children, and have already sent them the link here!
ReplyDeleteThanks for linking up to Calling all Crafters on All Things Fee!
Hope to see you link up again!
<3 this to pieces!!!
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One of my best friend's son is a high functioning Autistic boy. I would love to give this poster to her. Thank you!!
ReplyDeleteI do autistic support and would love to send this to my students. misslisastephenson@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteLove this printable! Thanks!!! I would so love to have this! I work in a middle school and have a son who is on the spectrum (but not formally dx). crazybulldogs at comcast dot net
ReplyDeleteThis is absolutely fabulous! My nephew is the brings out the light in anyone and would love to have this for him!!!
ReplyDeletePlease send the file:
karenpettit78(at)yahoo(dot)com
I saw your feature over at Stephanie Lynn, and I want to say thank you! I am a momma blogger with a son on the spectrum too, and I am soooo happy (and proud!) to see all of the blogs that are talking about Autism Awareness!!!! YAY for us!! LOL!! Finding other crafty mommas who share a connection through our kiddos is a double blessing! Thank you for making this, and I would love a copy. Love your idea for teacher apprec. gifts, too!!! Thanks!
ReplyDelete~Terry @ www.mossandclover.blogspot.com
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I would LOVE the PDF! We have a granddaughter, our beautiful Peyton, who is wonderful, kind, energetic, impulsive, etc, etc...and is Autistic, too. We are just amazed with all she is accomplishing in 1st grade.
ReplyDeleteplus, I forgot to send my e-mail address. Mail to bteerlink@waynesboro.k12.va.us
ReplyDeletecan you email me the pdf?
ReplyDeleteThanks
mindiepack@gmail.com
Love it! Can you email me the pdf? tina2678@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteThanks!
I love this! My son was diagnosed last July. Love this! paranoidblogger@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteI would love for you to email the pdf to me. I have 2 sisters and a cousin with Autism.
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I would love a pdf, my nephew is Autistic! Thanks! carebear4351 (at) hotmail dot com
ReplyDeleteMay I have a copy? Thank you... joygross@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteLove this! May I please have a copy to show my love for my granddaughter and grandson and their amazing parents?
ReplyDeleteThis is great. Please send to autismmaven@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteThis is great. I will repost on my site and credit you. Email to autismmaven@gmail.com. Thanks!
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