World Autism Day reveals Awesome Parents

April 2nd was World Autism Day and the more I read about it, the more I realized how this condition penetrates the entire family.  Dealing with a child with autism is potentially one of the most difficult challenges anyone could face. 

There are so many aspects that parents must deal with on so many levels.   We are still struggling with understanding the cause, crafting treatments and creating opportunities for these children to learn and grow and develop to their full potential.

But what strikes me most is the commitment, trials and unbelievable courage of so many parents.  I thought I was a pretty good Mom, but I am humbled by the stories these parents tell.

AblePlay salutes these parents, each and every one for both meeting the challenges of caring for a child with autism and for surviving the gut wrenching emotional battles they wage in their homes, at schools and navigating through the mostly “unaware” world.

I encourage you to read these remarkable stories that take parenting to a new level of devotion and advocacy.

Thanks to these parents for sharing, by doing so they serve us all.  For them I will use a word I think is overused but in this case I feel it is more than  appropriate — Awesome!

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