AN INCLUSIVE KIND WORLD

On World Autism Awareness Day, we speak out against discrimination, celebrate the diversity of our global community and strengthen our commitment to inclusion for people with autism.” –  Antonio Guterres, United Nations Why is Autism Awareness day every important? I gave it a quick thought. Why should we have a particular day meant for Autism awareness? Shouldn’t it be a daily basis where we advocate for Autism acceptance and inclusion? But it doesn’t mean that I don’t love the great day! I always love forward to this day because it’s a day where EVERYONE shows their support and love. This month, I plan to celebrate by releasing my first Autism fiction novel “ All For my Odd beautiful boy”. It’s a story about a young mother and how she battles with household issues- her emotionally abusive husband, her meddling mother-in-law and also her son, who happens to be cursed’ or possessed with the devil. Demonic possession has been a misconception of Autism for a long while and it'...

  World Down Syndrome is a special day marked every March 21st to celebrate people with Down syndrome. Down syndrome is a lifelong condition in which a person has an extra chromosome. Chromosomes determine how a baby’s body forms and functions as it grows during the pregnancy and after birth. Early intervention can help individuals to improve on their physical and intellectual abilities.  Right now, I am so glad that there is so much inclusion in the world. This is exactly what I was hoping for. We have people with Down syndrome that are being recognized! This year, Sofia Jirau made history as the first Victoria’s secrets model with down syndrome! She was joined along with 17 other women for the company’s new campaign. We have other people who have Down syndrome and who are totally amazing. Madeline Stuart is an Australian model who has done so much, walking for the New York Fashion Week, Paris Fashion Week, and London Fashion Week, despite having Down syndrome. Tommy J...