I spent some time today with one of my best friends Hannah to support her son who has been diagnosed with Autism. Freeland Sports Zone held an Autism walk today and I took the time to photograph for Hannah since she had her hands full and I knew she would want to look back on these photos and keep them.
Hannah is one of the strongest people I know. Knowing that her son has Autism has not put her down it has instead only motivated her and pushed her to give her son one of the best lives and opportunities that she can give him.
Braedyn is an ordinary three year old, just because he has autism does not mean he is not normal or has a handicap. He will grow up to do the same things that all others are able to do and he is extremely smart.
Here are some facts about autism so that each and every one of you can be just as knowledgeable about it as well...
*Autism now affects 1 in 88 children....1 in 54 are boys
*Autism costs a family $60,000 a year on average
*Boys are nearly five times more likely than girls to have autism
*There is no medical detection or cure for autism
*Autistic children are often considered self-absorbed and exist only in a world of their own. It can be very difficult to gain the attention of an Autistic child but make no mistake....they are paying attention....always. Once in a while you are given a small window of their undivided attention....and it's like heaven has opened up.
*Autistic children are often attached to one particular toy or object. This object brings a sense of security to the child.
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