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I LOVE MY AUTISTIC SON, JACK

I LOVE MY AUTISTIC SON, JACK

    Becoming a father was the best thing that ever happened to me. I still remember the moment when I held my son Jack for the first time, feeling overwhelmed with love and joy. But life had a different plan for us, and when Jack was diagnosed with autism, it felt like everything had come crashing down. At first, I felt lost and unsure of how to be there for my son. The diagnosis felt like a burden that I had to carry alone, and I didn't know how to help Jack thrive despite the challenges he faced. But...

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Sandra and Jack #autism #ASD #autismo

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Sandra and Jack #autism #ASD #autismo

Sandra is a single mom who is constantly on the go, trying to balance work, school, and taking care of her 6 year old son, Jack. Jack is on the spectrum of autism and is non-verbal, making communication a constant challenge for both him and Sandra. Despite this, Sandra is determined to give Jack the best life possible and has devoted herself to learning as much as she can about autism and how to support him. One of the biggest challenges Sandra faces is the lack of understanding and support from those around her. Many people do not understand the...

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Focus on "CAN DO" by Mina, a Super Mom to Twin Boys & a Poppy

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Focus on "CAN DO" by Mina, a Super Mom to Twin Boys & a Poppy

  Talloobi is autistic. And yes he’s probably considered severely autistic. Or what the professionals like to label, a level 3.Does he suffer because of the limitations he has? Yes. Yes sometimes he does. Do we suffer with him? Yes. We suffer with him & for him.But his autism is part of who he is. It’s not ALL that he is, but it’s a big chunk of who my Talloobi is. How can I hate it?And if we (the caregivers) don’t or cannot accept our own kids because of their uniqueness, how can we expect others to?Why the hell are...

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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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It's all different by Tara Mackin

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It's all different by Tara Mackin

  It's all different. Unexpected. Unfiltered. Uncomfortable. Beautiful. Wild. Free. I watch, breath held, trying to put your shoes on my feet. I hide. You don't. I shouldn't. We circle. I spend another day pretending I'm not made of broken glass. You spend another day believing you're unbreakable.   Credit to Tara Mackin Follow Tara on Instagram @tara.mackin    #neurodivergent #neurodiversity #inclusion   Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube @brightbuddies Follow us on TikTok @brightbuddies.io

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