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"In the midst of hate, I found there was, within me, an invincible love.
In the midst of tears, I found there was, within me, an invincible smile.
In the midst of chaos, I found there was, within me, an invincible calm.
I realized, through it all, that…
In the midst of winter, I found there was, within me, an invincible summer.
And that makes me happy.
For it says that no matter how hard the world pushes against me, within me, there’s something stronger –
something better, pushing right back.

( ✍️ Albert Camus )
Artist unknown
Post by Circle of Light

When you have a neurotypical child, you feel reasonably assured that class participation and decent study habits will result in good grades. These kids have close friends. They get invited to participate in social things like dances and weekend gatherings. They make the teams, auditions organizations and clubs.

But when you have a child with certain differences, this is often not the case. Learning may take longer, both academically and socially. Despite their tremendous efforts, results are often a fraction of their peers and social acceptance is fleeting, setting them up for painful comparisons and bitter frustration. Instead of a fun and fulfilling experience, school can become a breeding ground for depression and anxiety, and assignments a battle ground at home. It is exhausting for parent and child alike.

This is the week of SPED (Special Education), Autism, Dyslexia, and ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) awareness.

For all the children who struggle every day to succeed in a world that does not recognize their gifts and talents, and for those who are walking beside them, please let this be a gentle reminder to be kind and accepting of ALL people.

Recognize that the "playing field" is not always a level surface.

Children who learn differently are not weird. They are merely gifted in ways that our society does not value enough. Yet they want what everyone else wants: To be accepted!!

If you choose, please copy and paste this in honor of all children who are deemed "different". Our world would be far less beautiful without them.

❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🤍

WOW - So true # # #

Common, we can do it!!!

Have you submitted your entry yet for our Autism Acceptance Campaign 2020? We are super excited to see your submissions!

This touched my soul this morning. Why try to solve imperfections - they are perfect just the way they are - I still believe firmly in different - not less!

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We are not puzzles, nor do we have a piece missing. We don't need a or to make us conform to the standards.
We don't need inserted into our bodies or any other invasive methods.
We don't need electroshock therapy or to be locked up in

WE NEED , AND .
WE NEED THE TO BE OUR ORGANIC AUTISTIC SELVES.
OUR SHOULD BECOME BESPOKE TO OUR NEEDS AND WAY OF LEARNING.

We need and " to stop teaching dangerous information, using incorrect language and start sharing the science and facts about Autism.
Society has to dispose of the wrong terminologies and stereotypes and start listening to actual adults.

Artist unknown?

The Invisible Disability I often hear, How can he have autism? He looks so normal. He makes great eye contact. He must be high functioning. Autism is an invisible disability and it does not have a certain look. The rea…