…… AUTISM AWARENESS ……

Today I am “happi” to be able to promote a good cause!!

These prints are 5×7 and can be safely downloaded here:

{CLICK HERE FOR “APRIL AWARENESS” PRINT}

{CLICK HERE FOR “AUTISM SPEAKS” PRINT}

{CLICK HERE FOR “GO BLUE” PRINT}

{CLICK HERE FOR “LIGHT IT UP” PRINT}

The day my BFF girlfriend Amy’s son was diagnosed with Autism over 15 years ago was the day I became  really “aware” of autism for the first time. Since that time I have seen many loved ones deal with autism in their family and I have been inspired and educated by many of them as to the joys, sorrows, and wonders that autism can encompass. 

I have friends, cousins, and my dear sweet niece who just recently received the diagnosis on her son with autism. This hits close to home for me. Two of the young women I worked with in my church group 10+ years ago now each have an autistic daughter. I still follow their lives a bit and have seen what amazing moms they have become and I can also see the strength they have received through coping with autism in their own families. Today this is what Kristen, posted about her sweet daughter Saylee. I thought she expressed herself so well. This is real and heartfelt. I asked her if I could share this on my blog and she gave me permission. {On a side note, I have watched Kristen grow up more or less, and I couldn’t be more “happi” to see what an amazing mom and person she is. She sews her kids clothes and her darling Saylee ALWAYS always wears the cutest dresses!}

Here are Kristens words…

[A U T I S M A W A R E N E S S D A Y. Support your friends/family of autism by wearing blue today. Autism is a big part of my families life, it doesn’t define Saylee, its just a part of who she is. It is never going away, we don’t try to hide it or justify her behavior to anyone. Our family motto is “different, not less.” We have an amazing community of support from our family, friends, neighbors and ward members who love Saylee. Our world is absent of judgmental thoughts and negativity, she cannot thrive if she is flooded with insecurity about herself. No one can. We love her no matter what. She is our lil’ lady and im thankful to have been chosen as her mama! If you wear blue today, please tag me…I’d love to see it! #differentnotless #autismawareness]

kristen has an Etsy shop where she sells those CUTE dresses Saylee wears!

You can check it out

HERE {honkonline}

Today  {4/02/13}was autism awareness day. All were encouraged to wear BLUE. 

Yes, I wore my blue.

I also spent part of my day creating some graphic designs to help spread autism awareness. 

I am really excited to share these and hope my readers and those visiting my site will use these to help bring autism awareness. 

These are pass out cards. print on 8.5×11, cut, and hand out :):)

{CLICK HERE FOR “PASS OUT CARDS” PRINT}

Here is a 8.5×11 Poster to place prominently somewhere for April Awareness :):)

{CLICK HERE FOR AUTISM AWARENESS POSTER}

One of the most important things we can do to help with the autism cause is 

U N D E R S T A N D I N G.

Many with autism are so misunderstood for their behaviors. This can be difficult for the parents of autistic children. Nobody truly knows what another is experiencing. We must show COMPASSION, and LOVE to those around us. Its just the right thing to do!

 I would welcome any who would like to guest post on my blog regarding autism awareness. Please contact me about this if you would like to share something!

Yes,

“April is Autism Awareness Month”  

Let’s spread the word.

…and keep it going throughout the year!!

For several more autism prints go HERE!

Enjoy!

Jillene