Posts
All Comments
AND/OR
My seven year old nephew, Brock is Autistic.
It is a delight to watch Brock as he simply enjoys life. I am very grateful for Brock, he has taught me personally to enjoy life at it's very basic level. To find joy in simple things, and be more aware of other's needs.
I'm so grateful Brock is in our family to help teach my son Urban that there are people, like Brock, on this earth who are on Heavenly Father's special mission to teach us of our Father's compassion and basic love. Growing up with Brock, I hope Urban can love and accept all abilities.
Brock has the most amazing parents. They are so loving, patient and invested in giving Brock and his brothers the all the opportunities needed for a happy life.
Brock's twin brother, Brady is Brock's protector and probably Brock's best advocate. He knows Brock is different, but so is each member of his family and friends, just in different ways. Logan, Brock's younger brother doesn't notice that Brock is Autistic yet, he just sees him as an older brother to emulate.
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
AUTISM
When Brock was 2 and 1/2 years old he was diagnosed with autism.
Autism is a complex brain disorder that inhibits a person’s ability to communicate and develop social relationships, and is often accompanied by extreme behavioral challenges. Autism spectrum disorders are diagnosed in one in 150 children in the United States, affecting four times as many boys as girls. The prevalence of autism has increased tenfold in the last decade. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have called autism a national public health crisis whose cause and cure remain unknown. On April 2nd I will have a few posts about Autism.
For each post, there will be a giveaway for reading the info.
Now here's several ways YOU can aid the research for Autism!
Donate to my team for Walk Now for Autism 2009 Click to go to Walk Now for Autism donation page Walk takes place May 2, 2009 at the University of Utah Valley
Thanks so much for reading the whole post!!
This is a special cause to me. Donations are welcomed throughout the year, but I will do a special event, such as this, on my blog just once a year.
I'm so excited to show you a drawing my Grandfather drew for and of my Grandmother when they were still newlyweds in 1935. Isn't it sweet?
My grandfather was an illustrator for a newspaper at a CCC (Civilian Conservation Corps) camp in Cedar City, Utah and was away from my grandmother for months at a time.
