Sandra Westendorf (A.K.A. Sandra L. Coelho), Author
"Autism, is part of my child, it's not everything he is. My child is so much more than a diagnosis (Sandra Westendorf, The World According to August, January 31, 2011)."
Sunday, June 24, 2018
Thursday, January 28, 2016
Hillary Clinton
Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State, US Senator, First Lady
"As a country, we must make a priority of supporting the millions of Americans with autism, and their loved ones. Too many American families are staying up at night worrying about their family members, especially children, who are living with autism (Hillary Clinton, Time, Hillary Clinton Announces Plan to Address Autism, January 5, 2016)."
"As a country, we must make a priority of supporting the millions of Americans with autism, and their loved ones. Too many American families are staying up at night worrying about their family members, especially children, who are living with autism (Hillary Clinton, Time, Hillary Clinton Announces Plan to Address Autism, January 5, 2016)."
Wednesday, January 27, 2016
Chris Christie
Chris Christie, Governor of New Jersey
"We have to get out of the mindset that folks who are on the Autism spectrum can't work. They absolutely can work. There are lots of jobs out there that they can do and do very well and feel fulfilled by doing everyday (Chris Christie, The Respectability Report, Christie on Drug Addiction, Caucus Accessibility & Autism, January 23, 2016)."
"We have to get out of the mindset that folks who are on the Autism spectrum can't work. They absolutely can work. There are lots of jobs out there that they can do and do very well and feel fulfilled by doing everyday (Chris Christie, The Respectability Report, Christie on Drug Addiction, Caucus Accessibility & Autism, January 23, 2016)."
Wednesday, January 20, 2016
Ken Siri
Ken Siri, Autism Father, Author
"Everyone, especially autism parents, have gone through challenging times. And we all get through these times. Some though seem to come through easier and emerge stronger than before. The secret lies in staying present and maintaining a balanced mind-set (Ken Siri, Autism Speaks, Things I've Learned as a Single Autism Dad, June 17, 2015)."
"Everyone, especially autism parents, have gone through challenging times. And we all get through these times. Some though seem to come through easier and emerge stronger than before. The secret lies in staying present and maintaining a balanced mind-set (Ken Siri, Autism Speaks, Things I've Learned as a Single Autism Dad, June 17, 2015)."
Tuesday, January 19, 2016
Dan Olawski
Dan Olawski, Autism Father, Writer/Editor
"As Autism Dads we have many great opportunities to be joyous. Our children face a daily battle at times just getting through the day…each time they overcome those challenges is a time to be filled with joy. Perhaps your child has just beaten a severe stim, or tried eating a new food, or successfully used the potty. Let yourself see the joy in that, Autism Dad. I know my heart overflows on those rare times that Mikey looks me straight in the eye and says, “Daddy.” You don’t need to look very far for a joyful occasion (Dan Olawski, Autism Society, PB&J: The Secret to Being a Great Autism Dad)."
"As Autism Dads we have many great opportunities to be joyous. Our children face a daily battle at times just getting through the day…each time they overcome those challenges is a time to be filled with joy. Perhaps your child has just beaten a severe stim, or tried eating a new food, or successfully used the potty. Let yourself see the joy in that, Autism Dad. I know my heart overflows on those rare times that Mikey looks me straight in the eye and says, “Daddy.” You don’t need to look very far for a joyful occasion (Dan Olawski, Autism Society, PB&J: The Secret to Being a Great Autism Dad)."
My Apologies to Eleanor Roosevelt
You can often change autism by changing your attitude.
The above words were inspired by Eleanor Roosevelt, who actually said, "You can often change your circumstances by changing your attitude (AZQuotes)."
The above words were inspired by Eleanor Roosevelt, who actually said, "You can often change your circumstances by changing your attitude (AZQuotes)."
Monday, January 18, 2016
My Apologies to Bernice King
I'll do whatever I can, and leave the autism to God.
The above words were inspired by Bernice King, daughter of Martin Luther King, Jr., who actually said, "I'll do whatever I can, and leave the rest to God (Wikiquotes: Bernice King)."
The above words were inspired by Bernice King, daughter of Martin Luther King, Jr., who actually said, "I'll do whatever I can, and leave the rest to God (Wikiquotes: Bernice King)."
Sunday, January 17, 2016
Lin Wessels
Lin Wessels, Autism Mother
"I have a son. He has autism. But, I also have a dream. I dare dream of a world where autism is not only treatable, but a world where autism is also curable and preventable. From this day forward, Dr. Martin Luther King's birthday will always hold historic as well as newly found meaning for our family. It will signify hope for all...no matter your color, creed, sex, age or affliction (Lin Wessels, Autism, Empathy, and Martin Luther King, Jr., January 16, 2010)."
For more information about Lin Wessels you can read her feature at our Autism Light blog.
"I have a son. He has autism. But, I also have a dream. I dare dream of a world where autism is not only treatable, but a world where autism is also curable and preventable. From this day forward, Dr. Martin Luther King's birthday will always hold historic as well as newly found meaning for our family. It will signify hope for all...no matter your color, creed, sex, age or affliction (Lin Wessels, Autism, Empathy, and Martin Luther King, Jr., January 16, 2010)."
For more information about Lin Wessels you can read her feature at our Autism Light blog.
Friday, January 15, 2016
Stephen Shore
Stephen Shore, Professor, Has Autism
"If you've met one person with autism, you've met one person with autism (The Art of Autism, Favorite Quotes about Autism and Aspergers)."
"If you've met one person with autism, you've met one person with autism (The Art of Autism, Favorite Quotes about Autism and Aspergers)."
My Apologies to Martin Luther King, Jr.
In the End, we will remember not the words of our autism diagnosis, but the silence of our friends.
The above words were inspired by Martin Luther King, Jr. who actually said, "In the End, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends (Brainy Quote: Martin Luther King, Jr.)."
The above words were inspired by Martin Luther King, Jr. who actually said, "In the End, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends (Brainy Quote: Martin Luther King, Jr.)."
Friday, January 1, 2016
Thursday, December 31, 2015
Lori Shayew
Lori Shayew, Psychologist
"Presume intelligence with all children with autism. Presume all of them are hearing you (Lori Shayew, Quoted by Marci Lebowitz in Huffington Post, December 9, 2015)."
For more information see Lori Shayew's Website The Gifts of Autism.
"Presume intelligence with all children with autism. Presume all of them are hearing you (Lori Shayew, Quoted by Marci Lebowitz in Huffington Post, December 9, 2015)."
For more information see Lori Shayew's Website The Gifts of Autism.
Monday, November 23, 2015
My Apologies to Barack Obama
Autism rewards those who press on. I don't have time to feel sorry for myself. I don't have time to complain. I'm going to press on.
The above words were inspired by Barack Obama who actually said, "The future rewards those who press on. I don't have time to feel sorry for myself. I don't have time to complain. I'm going to press on (Brainy Quote: Barack Obama)."
The above words were inspired by Barack Obama who actually said, "The future rewards those who press on. I don't have time to feel sorry for myself. I don't have time to complain. I'm going to press on (Brainy Quote: Barack Obama)."
Sunday, November 22, 2015
Amy Smith
Amy Smith, Has Autism, Student
"Celebrating autism's gifts will not be at the expense of acknowledging the great difficulties autistic people face. We need help with social interaction, sensory issues and coping strategies in a world that can at times be confusing and scary (Amy Smith, Conversations About Autism Need to Include People Like Me, The Age, November 19, 2015)."
"Celebrating autism's gifts will not be at the expense of acknowledging the great difficulties autistic people face. We need help with social interaction, sensory issues and coping strategies in a world that can at times be confusing and scary (Amy Smith, Conversations About Autism Need to Include People Like Me, The Age, November 19, 2015)."
Wednesday, May 6, 2015
Jacqueline Laurita
Jacqueline Laurita, Autism Mother, Actress
"Our family faces many challenges, just like any other family. Right now, one of our greatest happens to be helping Nicholas recover from autism--because I believe it's possible. Maybe not all children will recover, but many have and all of us parents with a child on the spectrum should be given that hope (Jacqueline Laurita, Autism is Not a Shameful Secret, Parenting, January, 2013)."
"Our family faces many challenges, just like any other family. Right now, one of our greatest happens to be helping Nicholas recover from autism--because I believe it's possible. Maybe not all children will recover, but many have and all of us parents with a child on the spectrum should be given that hope (Jacqueline Laurita, Autism is Not a Shameful Secret, Parenting, January, 2013)."
Sunday, April 26, 2015
Aleta Tackitt
Aleta Tackitt, Autism Grandmother
"Autism has taught me that there are many, many more things we should thank God for that I, admittedly, didn't even think about until autism knocked on our door (Aleta Tackitt, Two Brothers One Journey Blog, April 20, 2015)!"
"Autism has taught me that there are many, many more things we should thank God for that I, admittedly, didn't even think about until autism knocked on our door (Aleta Tackitt, Two Brothers One Journey Blog, April 20, 2015)!"
Sunday, April 19, 2015
My Apologies to John Lennon
Autism is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans.
The above words were inspired by John Lennon who actually said, "Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans (Quote Light Blog: John Lennon)."
The above words were inspired by John Lennon who actually said, "Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans (Quote Light Blog: John Lennon)."
Tuesday, April 7, 2015
Danielle Burnett
Danielle Burnett, Autism Mother, Blogger
"One thing I'm learning about Autism, is that there is no right or wrong way of living with it (Danielle Burnett, Blue Monday, April 2, 2012)."
"One thing I'm learning about Autism, is that there is no right or wrong way of living with it (Danielle Burnett, Blue Monday, April 2, 2012)."
Tuesday, December 2, 2014
My Apologies to Nathan Hale
I only regret that I have but one life to give for autism.
The above words were inspired by Nathan Hale who actually said, "I only regret that I have but one life to give for my country (Quote Light Blog)."
The above words were inspired by Nathan Hale who actually said, "I only regret that I have but one life to give for my country (Quote Light Blog)."
Sunday, November 23, 2014
My Apologies to Robert Frost
Autism is lovely, dark and deep, But I have promises to keep, And miles to go before I sleep, And miles to go before I sleep.
The above words were inspired by Robert Frost who actually said, "The woods are lovely, dark and deep, But I have promises to keep, And miles to go before sleep, And miles to go before I sleep. (Quote Light Blog)."
Two autism therapies diverge in a wood, and I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference.
The above words were inspired by Robert Frost who actually said, "Two roads diverge in a wood, and I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference (Quote Light Blog)."
The above words were inspired by Robert Frost who actually said, "The woods are lovely, dark and deep, But I have promises to keep, And miles to go before sleep, And miles to go before I sleep. (Quote Light Blog)."
Two autism therapies diverge in a wood, and I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference.
The above words were inspired by Robert Frost who actually said, "Two roads diverge in a wood, and I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference (Quote Light Blog)."
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