Happy autism awareness month!
I know it’s a little late in the month, but it’s never to late to spread awareness.
I would like to take a moment to honor one of the most important people in my life,
My older brother, Spencer.
He was diagnosed with autism right before his 3rd birthday (me being almost one) and has come a long way since then.
He was, for the most part, non verbal until he was seven and still speaks in short sentences, movie quotes, and gibberish. (He now uses a device to communicate)
All of his life people have judged him for his behavior, but if they really got to know him they would learn that he is a kind goofy young man who loves his family and loves Disney movies (he’s gotten into Harry Potter recently, i’m so proud).
This isn’t a message to inform the haters (but I would like to tell that woman from 2010 who told us to control him to mind her own *bleep*ing business). This is to spread awareness and love.
Love for those who are bullied just because they may act a little different. Think differently than others. Express themselves in a way society views as different.
You are loved.
If people judge you because of something you can’t control then they can go f&@k themselves. They will never know how amazing you are, so it’s their loss.
If someone you know is on the autism spectrum tell them that you love them.
If you don’t know anyone on the spectrum, then stick up for those who can’t defend themselves.
Someone being harassed on the streets? Step in.
Is a classmate bullying someone from the special ed class? Tell them off for doing so.
Anyone using the r word or calling themselves autistic? Maybe mention that it’s believed that Albert Einstein, Mozart, and Emily Dickinson all had autism.
Share the love and spread awareness in anyway you can. Wear blue!
Or, maybe don’t be a jacka$$ towards those with a disability.
Signing off
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