Today is National Autism Awareness Day, and April is Autism Awareness month. Families all over the world struggle with autism everyday. You may wonder at times what you can do to support this cause. Of course there are ways you can help financially by donating to autism research and various autism charities, but really there is a much simpler way you can help.
I came across a statement from a women named Dara Michalski, who is the author of a food blog I follow called Cookin' Canuck. She also happens to work with children with autism. She wrote in her blog today how others can support the cause of autism.
"Whenever you see a child out in public, whether it's at the grocery store or the park, who is clearly having a difficult time behaviorally, be gentle in your judgment. While it may just be a typical child throwing a tantrum over a coveted candy bar, it is also possible that this may be a child with autism. Be aware that the parents are doing the best that they can do and that the child is NOT just being naughty. Don't watch them with judgmental eyes. All they ask for is a little understanding and acceptance."
I could not have said that better myself, (that's why I quoted her) :). We all need a little more understanding, kindness, patience and a lot less judgment by others in our lives no matter what our current circumstances may be. We never know what personal struggles anyone is going through at any given moment.
