Autism advocate<3

I love telling ppl my story about living with a mild autistic son!  I feel that when they ask me abt my journey with my son I am really helping them understand ASD a little better!  It's a breath of fresh air for me as a mom to know that I may be helping others by what I have gone through with Ashton!  That all the struggles I went through, and am still going through might save someone the emotional rollercoaster of learning first hand!  It's never the same for anyone but I hope that my story helps someone who might have felt alone, or overwhelmed!  There are so many awesome autism moms and dads out there that no one should ever go through this alone!!  It's a hard road, but if u stay on it I'm sure u will enjoy and love the destination!!  :)

Walk now for Autism

My family and I are signed up to walk for Autism in Houston TX on Oct 13, 2012.  I am so excited about meeting other parents with kids on the Autism Spectrum.  There are so many families out there that are affected by Autism, and Aspergers (ASD) Autism Spectrum Disorder.  I just want to reach out to the community and get as much support as I can.  Having your friends and families support is vital to families who have Autistic children.  But it shouldn't stop there!  I want to spread the word as far as I can to help the families of Autistic children.  But I can't do it alone!!  Everyone needs to understand the lives of Autistic children and their families.  It's a hard life but it's worth every second to have that amazingly special person in your life!  I wouldn't trade my life for the world!!  My little Autistic Warrior is one of the reasons I am living today!!  My older son is another reason!!  My children are my world and I cherish every bit of my life with them!!  So lets spread the word for www.walknowforautism.org  If you are not signed up in your area to walk then go online and sign up!  Raise money and better yet raise awareness to help the kids who have ASD.  If you would like to join our team in Houston TX then you may click the link above and sign up under the team name: Ashtons Warriors, we would love to have you as a part of our team!  We will have team t-shirts (cost 20$) and there will be more gear available later, (bandannas, hats, bracelets, etc.)  I hope to see some new faces for the walk!

Event Info: Autism Speaks is proud of our signature fundraising event which brings together hundreds of thousands of participants annually across the United States and Canada with a common goal of supporting Autism Speaks. Powered by volunteers and families with loved ones on the autism spectrum, this successful grassroots fundraising effort not only generates vital funds for autism research but also raises awareness about the increasing prevalence of autism and the need for increased research funding to combat this complex disorder. To see a current list of walk sites please visit www.walknowforautismspeaks.org. Questions or Comments? Contact us at houston@autismspeaks.org or (281)714-7077 Event Location: <><><>Reliant Park, Westridge Lot Event Schedule: <><><> Houston Walk Now For Autism Speaks Kick-Off and Celebration! (All Team Captains and team members/families, 2011 Grand Club members and families, Sponsors and their employees are invited to attend!) 8/11/2012 10:00 am - 11:30 am Registration and Resource Fair Open 10/13/2012 8:00 am - 11:00 am Opening Ceremonies 10/13/2012 9:30 am - 10:00 am Walk begins 10/13/2012 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Fees: <><><> Walker Registration: No Fees General Registration Rewards: T-Shirt ($150.00 + ) Each registered walker who raises a minimum of $150 will receive a 2012 Walk Now for Autism Speaks t-shirt! Grand Club ($1,000.00 + ) This prestigious group of walkers have raised $1,000 or more for Walk Now for Autism Speaks this season. The program was created to give extra recognition and VIP treatment on Walk Day to these top walkers. Our goal is to double the number of Grand Club members in 2012. Want to join us? Start fundraising today! Rewards: VIP treatment - and extra recognition

Monkey see monkey do

Kids in a sence are all the same!!  No matter disability or average they all see and do what everyone else is doing.  Yesterday Ashton watched his cousins run and jump in the pool and he actually did it...  I was in shock!!  He never jumps in he starts crying if we ask him too and he will go to the steps and walk in.  But yesterday he watched his cousins jump in over and over again and he just ran to the edge and jumped...  It was so exciting for I almost jumped out of my chair cheering for him..  the other ppl at the pool were looking at me like I was crazy lol.  If they wouldst have met my son two years ago they would know what an accomplishment that was..  I'm so proud of my little man and I can't wait to watch him jump in again and again and again!!!

Autism rocks

Some people may think that autism is a death sentence!  I was one of them!  But its truly a life long journey that helps you explore new outlooks on everything!  Day to day objects that we take for granted and just push aside are the survival tools for autistic children.  Toys, doors, songs, sounds, they all play a big role in my sons life and yet I just don't really pay them that much attention they are just things to me!  Or they were, now its different, now I have seen objects and life through ky sons eyes and I try not to take any moment or thing for granted!  The things that my son has taught me since he has been on the autism spectrum has changed me!!  It has changed my life, my Outlook on love, on objects, on everything!!  so for me autism truly rocks!!