April is Autism Awarness Month

01 Apr 2008 | 10:21 am | Category: Gallery, Inspiration

© Copyright Ada Kanu 2012

This past summer, I spent some time getting to know my two cousins who both suffer from autism, my older cousin who’s now 19 is like every other 19-year old out there, the path to recovery has not always been easy, I took for granted what my children’s ability to communicate and interact with others. My aunt would spend hours marveling that my Henry could say so many words, and over time and researching the topic, have come to understand why.

In honor of the month, I dedicate today’s post to my cousin’s Joe and Emmanuel, my Aunt Ellen, and to all who deal with this disability, but don’t let it get them down.

Some links on more information about autism
Autism Society external

Child-Parent autism cafe

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6 Comments so far

LUCKYLADY April 1st, 2008 11:36 am

I want to tell you my nephew has autism and I talked to my sister yesterday and she said his mom told him to come help her clean and he said, Josh can’t work, Josh has autism, rather cute but makes you wonder what goes through their mind
chronic chick April 1st, 2008 10:50 pm

I’ve got 2 family memebers with autism 1 boy is worse then the other with the autism. One can function and the other would hurt himself very badly if his parents didn’t work with him
Pinay Mommy April 2nd, 2008 2:28 am

it’s very sweet of you.

my knowledge in autism is not that adequate. i have few ideas about it and got friends who has children with autism.
Lori April 2nd, 2008 8:46 am

I have a cousin my age who is autistic. He loves to swing on the swingset out back in his yard and sing “Jesus loves me” at the top of his lungs for the whole neighborhood. He is a very sweet natured person, and has a ton of friends.

Very nice post honoring your handsome nephew, and thanks for dropping by my place to say hello
Shelia April 2nd, 2008 9:09 am

God’s continued blessings to both your Aunt and both of your cousins Ada.

I don’t have any personal experience with Autism, but simply as a mother and knowing what so many, many families are experiencing with this, I’ve taken a personal interest. In particular, the growing numbers of children affected.

I’m really glad that it is becoming so much more public so that we can get money poured into research and care to ease the lives of children and families.
Francis Scudellari April 2nd, 2008 2:14 pm

The March issue of Wired magazine had a very interesting article on Autism. There is a lot science is still discovering about it.

http://www.wired.com/medtech/health/magazine/16-03/ff_autism

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