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A Message from Simon Shavanson, Founder of Bright Buddies

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A Message from Simon Shavanson, Founder of Bright Buddies

  Dear Bright Buddies Community, I want to take a moment to share some important updates with our beloved families and supporters to ensure clarity about our mission and commitment to you. Bright Buddies was born in 2017 out of a deeply personal mission. As a single father of two children, one of whom has been diagnosed with ADHD, and with a nephew on the autism spectrum, I’ve walked the same path as many of you. My journey with Bright Buddies has always been about helping families like mine—raising awareness, promoting acceptance, and creating solutions that truly support our community....

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Colors of Courage: Inspiring Artistic Growth in Learners with Disabilities

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Colors of Courage: Inspiring Artistic Growth in Learners with Disabilities

Image via Pexels Colors of Courage: Inspiring Artistic Growth in Learners with Disabilities If you’re the parent of a child with learning disabilities, now might be a great time to embark on a journey to transform your home into a sanctuary of artistic expression. This guide from Bright Buddies serves as your reliable compass, guiding you through effective strategies to nurture creativity and foster developmental growth in your child. Together, you'll unlock a world of artistic possibilities, tailored to their unique needs and abilities. The Healing Power of Art Introducing your child to the arts is more than a pastime;...

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A Serendipitous Encounter: Simon's Journey with Max, the Extraordinary Boy with Autism

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A Serendipitous Encounter: Simon's Journey with Max, the Extraordinary Boy with Autism

    Introduction: At Bright Buddies, we strive to create a world where every individual with autism feels understood, supported, and embraced. Our mission took an unexpected turn when our founder, Simon, had a remarkable encounter with a 12 year-old non-verbal boy named Maximus (Max) at a community complex in Irvine, California. This serendipitous meeting not only touched Simon's heart but also set in motion a series of events that led to an incredible connection between Max's family and our own. This blog post shares the heartwarming story of Simon and Max, demonstrating the power of compassion, understanding, and friendship....

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Happy Independence Day

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Happy Independence Day

I declare this Day A day that I can Say Is a celebration of Me Because My Independence is Key… …Key to self-love, self-expression, and self-determination Allow Me the Choice Let me be Heard I have a Voice Please give me your Word… …your Word that I am Respected, And Not rejected Embracing Me as a part of this Humanity With a Solidarity Mentality Upon this land striving to Save Within this Community of the Brave Written by Lee-Ann Preston, Bright Buddies' Champion    Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube @brightbuddies Follow us on TikTok @brightbuddies.io

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Abandoned Child with Autism

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Abandoned Child with Autism

    You went out quietly one night, so he wouldn't wake up. I heard the door close and waited all night long. Trembling and crying, I prayed. I prayed for strength, as I didn't know if I could face it all alone. How to tell my little boy that daddy wouldn't be coming home any more? He would not be coming back to chase him around the house.Don't worry and most certainly you won't. Don't worry about not being there; I will be there, I am always there, maybe broken but his words spoken thru his eyes will be the...

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