The United Nations has made April 2 a special day. I just have to pull out a quote from the Secrety-General's message:
"Let us also look within, and re-evaluate our attitudes and those of our societies so we can remove the prejudices that discriminate against persons with disabilities."
-- Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon
Message for World Autism Awareness Day, 2 April 2010
I'd also like to post that I will be participating in this year's Autism Speaks Autism Walk. Here is a link to my fundraising page. Please take a moment to visit for more information about the walk, why I am walking, or to find out how you can help.
Yes, awareness about autism is getting more mainstream, but there is a long way to go for finding answers and knowing what causes autism, understanding why this is happening, and being able to take steps to prevent it from our children being born with this condition in increasing numbers:
- The CHARGE Study at UC Davis
- Research and Programs to help with Speech and Language
- Advocating for our Children
- Community Support and Training for Educators
- Walking for awareness and answers
As a parent, though, I will always be worrying about how to help James and make the best choices for him (for as long as he needs me to do that). I keep reading as much as I can and trying to keep perspective that this is all work in progress. I will celebrate all the good times and triumphs. I will keep loving him and advocating for answers.
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