Autism and Our Lives

As each day goes by we realise that Autism awareness is more than just getting the word out about Autism. It's more than making the world aware of what Autism is. Autism awareness should be what Autism is like, not just for the individual. When someone you love has Autism, your life changes too. Your whole family life and way of doing even basic things change. They have to change. The feelings you go through on a daily basis change. Everything changes, except how much you love each other. Some families don't make it through the struggles as well as others. But you should always know that you can make it through this. It is possible. People before us and yet to come have and are going to make it through this. Autism isn't a death sentence as some disabilties evenutally are. There is hope. Yes, it is true there is not a cure yet. But there is treatment until we have a cure. Hope is the answer. As hard as it is to hope against reason at times, it's worth it. Trust in yourself and hope for your loved one will get you through. Faith never hurts, even if it is just in your loved one. For us, it's our oldest child, Ian. Ian is 3 years old.

What is Autism?

What resources are available?

My child has been diagnoised with Autism...

I dont' have a child with Autism, but I want to help. How can I?

Our Military Family and Autism

Above All - FSU Autism Behavior Program

FSU Panama City Resources

Autism Soceity of America

Autism Speaks

Autism Help.com

Autistic Children Article on Danger Identification