AN INCLUSIVE KIND WORLD

“Do not fear people with Autism, embrace them. Do not spite people with Autism,  unite them. Do not deny people with Autism, accept them. Their abilities will shine.” – Paul Isaacs Ahhh, Autism awareness month.  What does that mean?  Errr, Exactly what it means! The month when we try as much as possible to shed awareness on Autism.  People ask me “Why should we know about Autism?” It’s simple- millions of people are living with Autism and do not know. Millions of families have autistic individuals in their midst but choose to call it something else. Things have to change. Autism is not a death sentence. After diagnosis, the plan is not to lock your child up or hide them from the world. It’s to locate your child or loved one’s strengths and celebrate them! Remi Olutimayin is a self-advocate of Autism Spectrum Disorder, as well as a talented voice acting coach. I’ve always been obsessed with his remarkable story and finally got to talk to them. The discussion with him ...

Like every other disorder, the management of Cerebral palsy can be tough on families. Younger children find it difficult to understand behaviors. With older siblings, it can release multiple feelings, such as anxiety and, loneliness.    I love meeting people who share similar feelings and experiences. I also love to find out how they cope with their Special needs family members.    Although my subject of focus has a brother with cerebral palsy and I have a brother with Autism, there are still some similar feelings and experiences.    Just like every Neurotypical sibling out there, Helen is somewhat grateful for the experience.    Ever since I was young, I knew my little brother was not like the other kids. I never knew what the name of the disability was, and not until when I was of age, I became so curious I wanted to know more about it. Each time, my family came for visit to my school, my friend would question me about my brothe...