Living Life On The Spectrum

It's not always as easy as we would like to follow our heart, especially when it comes to our children, but you have to do what we feel is right.

We deal with many professionals that have trained in their expertise but we will always be the one to know our children best. They are one person amongst many asking you to do things, often failing to realise that could leave us with numerous tasks on top of what we are already struggling to do.

It took some time but many years ago I learnt that by doing what I felt was best, is what gave me the best outcomes. It allowed me to adjust things within our home to create the success we wanted to gain with our son. No it hasn't happen overnight it's actually an ongoing process that we still struggle with daily.

A process that we continue to work on, simply due to us already reaping the rewards from seeds that we have sewn over the years. With little things big things grow into greater things, and no matter what giving up never achieves anything. What does, is adjusting your goals and the steps you take to get there.

It's no easy road, which is why I share what I do as I have been to hell and back over these past 15 years with our young man but I still stand tall and proud of him as I know all that we have done and been through to get him to where he is today. An amazing young many who has a love for painting and continues to grow daily.

May each and everyone of you find it within yourself today, even if you are struggling to find just one positive in your day today, tomorrow and the next day. Slowly you will see things begin to grow and change all due to just one small thing that you have done for you and your children.

Now go and enjoy your day and reward you for the amazing human that you are and the amazing job that you do to keep things going. xx

Wishing all the Men, Dad's, Father's, Stepfather's and Surrogate Dad's who have an ASD child in their lives an amazing day as we celebrate Father's Day in Australia.

May you all have a great day creating more memories with your children and families and for those who may be working, like my Hubby, I hope you get to celebrate Daddy's Day on your days off like we do...

To those who's Dad may no longer be with us, may you celebrate today knowing he will be proud of what you have become and where you are going in a world that is so challenging...

Let's all share the love that exists deep within each one of us !

Imagine how different the world would be if we all loved each other for the individuals that we are. Imagine if race, religion, sexuality and disability were seen as part of everyday society. Imagine if we were all seen for being as unique as our fingerprint and the way we present is a chance for everyone to be teachable and learn how we can all turn obstacles into opportunities...

Imagine how different the world would be if we all loved, respected, honoured and showed compassion for each other, rather than showing fear, hatred, shame and judgement...

Imagine how blessed we would all be no matter what part of the globe you may be living in. Imagine how amazing life would be for each and everyone of us. Imagine the value that would be gained if we all took time to share our love with others every day of the year knowing this could change someones life...

I know for me things would look very different and today I would love us all to share the love we have from within to create greater acceptance and inclusion of all beings during 2021 🙂

"Together we can make a difference." - Naomi Amat

Help us in celebrating Autism Acceptance 2021.

Ethyn is an 18 year old, indigenous young man diagnosed with autism. He started his Discovery Journey in January 2020 exploring ways to create extra-ordinary pieces of art influenced by his moods and unique eye for colour combinations.

To view his work check out his new FB Page or insta .amat

https://www.facebook.com/Ethyn-Extra-Ordinary-Art-106172814861681

Ethyn Extra-Ordinary Art 🙊 Non-verbal Neurodivergent
Aboriginal - Yued Tribe ❤️🖤💛
🎨 Award Winning Abstract Artist
South West Australia 🌏
🖼 Art is my voice
Sharing my world with yours 😍

in the Amat Household...

Miracles do happen. Our young man is computer mad and spends a lot of time creating videos and watching videos on his. Saturday arvo it was playing up and wouldn't load.

In years gone by this would of been a meltdown situation that included no negotiation of any kind. This time we tried to fix things with no success and he has been very calm.

Today it meant taking his computer to the IT guy and we were unsure of how he would go but low and behold he has been fine with me leaving with it and not returning with it.

It's been a huge step for him and truly shows how far he has come to only get vocal with frustration of the sitation rather than having a meltdown when its something we cant control.

Fingers x his mood remains this way 'til his computer returns, so we can keep some of our sanity otherwise it may become rather stressful times in the Amat Household...

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Looking for a piece of art with a difference or a unique gift ?

Ethyn is an 18 year old, indigenous young man diagnosed with autism. He started his Discovery Journey in January 2020 exploring ways to create extra-ordinary pieces of art influenced by his moods and unique eye for colour combinations.

To view his work check out his new FB Page or insta .amat

https://www.facebook.com/Ethyn-Extra-Ordinary-Art-106172814861681

Ethyn Extra-Ordinary Art 🙊 Non-verbal Neurodivergent
Aboriginal - Yued Tribe ❤️🖤💛
🎨 Award Winning Abstract Artist
South West Australia 🌏
🖼 Art is my voice
Sharing my world with yours 😍

Awesome members I am excited to share our young man is part of these awards. If you could please vote for Ethyn (no 23) and share with your contacts for him to be recognised for his amazing piece that has been entered into these People Choice Awards.

Arts for Autism People's Choice Award Voting - Autism Association of Western Australia  

For those restricted by Covid this may interest you :-)

https://www.facebook.com/partyprinters/posts/3405601712820764