4/18/2011

I Have A Dream...

I have a dream that one day people will understand and accept. I have a dream that one day someone will find a treatment. I have a dream that one day people will think about the future of our children. I have a dream that one day a cause will be found so we can prevent.

What I am talking about you ask... Autism. I do not think I ask for much. I simply do not understand how we could have 1 in 90 boys diagnosed with autism and people not think there is a big problem here.

I remember not so long ago when there was an outbread of the flu, the number were not even close to what they are with autism yet the government, doctors, and CDC were says we had an epidemic. Are we not thinking that these children are our future, our leaders, the ones that will be taking care of US when we are older. If we are not doing everything we can for them now we are just setting ourselves up to fail.
It is a terrible thing when you have doctor telling you that this treatment or that treatment will help but then when you start getting the treatment you cant pay for it. The insurance company that YOU PAY for says they only pay for a certain amount EVEN though the doctor says it could help. I thought when the so called Health Reform Act passed that insurance companies could not limit you on visit to certain therapy but either the insurance company did not get that memo or it was a bunch of bull to get us to believe this was something that would help us. If a doctor tells you something will help and is medically necessary then the insurance should cover it.



So my dream is that my son will not have to struggle with people that dont "get It" or insurance companies that dont care. My dream is that he will grow up and be who he is intended to be. My dream is that our government will see this disorder for what it is, something that could be prevented if they stop trying to prove who's at fault (or not at fault) and just focus of how to treat it. Make treatment available to EVERYONE.

PBS 6 Part Series about Autism

I have been hearing about PBS having a series about Autism on this week and was very excited since you really do not hear about it alot on TV. Then I was upset that MY PBS station is not airing it or at least not on Direct TV. Luckily they are airing all the shows online. Here is the first one.







Watch the full episode. See more PBS NewsHour.



Here is the Second Show
Autism Now: Exploring the 'Phenomenal' Increase in U.S. Prevalence







Watch the full episode. See more PBS NewsHour.



If you want to see more videos about Autism go to PBS.com

The third Show "Autism Causes: How Close are we to solving the Puzzle?"






The fourth Show "Demand for Educational Resources for Children Outstrips Supply"







"Autism Now: For Adults with Autism, Few Support Options after Age 21"



"How Should We Address Deepening National Health Emergency"

4/03/2011

Autism Awareness Giveaways

There are going to be alot of giveaways in support to Autism Awareness Month. I am having some of my own but I also would love to win some of them too. I am going to make a posting just for the Autism Giveaways I find so you can find and enter them also.

Acting Balanced--Cathys Creations Autism Bracelet

Acting Balanced--Love Me For Who I Am CD

Acting Balanced--Lindt Chocolate Bunny

4/02/2011

Susan Heim on Parenting Giveaways

Susan Heim on Parenting: Join Elmer’s and Scientific Explorer for a Virtual...: "My two oldest boys are now 18 and 21, so I’ve had a lot of years of working on science fair projects with them! And I have more years ahead ..."

Susan Heim on Parenting: Wubbzy Celebrates Easter with Giveaways for Origin...: "If you’re a Wubbzy fan, you’ll want to know about a very special sweepstakes that’s currently taking place on Wubbzy.com! To celebrate the r..."

Check out all the great giveaways on Susan Heim on Parenting Blog

Another Pillow Pet Giveaway

I love Pillow Pets and I enter to win one every chance I get. Easter is right around the corner and what better thing to find in your Easter Basket than a cute, fluffy Bunny. There are a few diferent giveaways floating around right now, one you can choose one of eight different Pillow Pets and one for the Purple Fluffy Bunny. I have listed the ones I have found below. Pillow Pet also has a great promotion going on right now I decided to try to post all the great giveaways in one post, so I will be adding them on and off. Right Now you can get 20% off selected Pillow Pets and then you can get another 20% off by using CODE: BLOGGER at checkout. That means you can get a Pillow Pet for 14.99.

Now for the GIVEAWAY links

Bragging Mommy

Reviews, Giveaways and Daily Life

A Mom's Balancing Act

Sammy Makes Six

The Not So Blog Experimental Mommy

Our Kids Mom

Sugar Pop Ribbons Review

Songberries

WhatMommiesNeed

Sporting My Blue BLOG for AUTISM

You may have noticed I changed my background color to Blue. Since it is Autism Awareness Month I decided to show my support to the Light it Up Blue Campaign. You can check out Autism Speaks Light It Up Blue for yourself Here

Autism Awareness GIVEAWAY New Autism Awareness Ball Cap

Autism has a great impact on so many families and many of them have no support due to the fact that it just isnt recognized properly. I hope one day I go into Walmart and see Autism Awareness items as I do many other causes. With 1 and 110 children affected by Autism we need to connect as one big family and support one another, there is so much relief in just having someone that "gets it". I hope that my website and giveaway reaches just one person that didnt know about or understand Autism, if that happens I have done what I set out to do.


As part of my list of giveaways for Autism Awareness Month I have a New Autism Awareness Ball Cap. This would be great for those guys out there that would like to help bring awareness. I would also be great for all them Autism Walks coming up in the Fall.


Mandatory- Visit our local Autism Society website at Person County Autism Society and follow Autism Society of NC on Twitter or tell me you already do. Even if you do not live in NC, they always have great information to share. Leave a comment below telling me you did. (1 entry)

Extra Entry- Follow my blog on Google Friend Connect. (1 entry)

Follow me on Twitter on right sidebar (1 entry)

Share this giveaway on Twitter, Facebook, Blogger, or any other social network, leave a link to where you shared it below (1 entry per sharing method) Each Can be done Daily.

This giveaway will be ending on April 14 at 11:59pm EST.

For more Autism Giveaways Click Below

Autism Awareness GIVEAWAY Sterling Silver Puzzle Piece Bracelet

As part of Autism Awareness Month I will be having a few giveaways.

This giveaway is for a New Sterling Silver Puzzle Piece Bangle Bracelet.




Autism has a great impact on so many families and many of them have no support due to the fact that it just isnt recognized properly. I hope one day I go into Walmart and see Autism Awareness items as I do many other causes. With 1 and 110 children affected by Autism we need to connect as one big family and support one another, there is so much relief in just having someone that "gets it". I hope that my website and giveaway reaches just one person that didnt know about or understand Autism, if that happens I have done what I set out to do.


For more information on Autism



To enter to win this Sterling Silver Puzzle Bracelet do the follow entries..


Mandatory-

Visit our local Autism Society website at Person County Autism Society and follow Autism Society of NC on Twitter or let me know you already do. Even if you do not live in NC, they always have great information to share. Leave a comment below telling me you did. (1 entry)


Extra Entry-

Follow my blog on Google Friend Connect. (1 entry)

Follow me on Twitter on right sidebar (1 entry)

Share this giveaway on Twitter, Facebook, Blogger, or any other social network, leave a link to where you shared it below (1 entry per sharing method) Each Can be done Daily.


This giveaway will be ending on April 14 at 11:59pm EST.




For more Autism Awareness Giveaways Click below


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Autism Awareness GIVEAWAY Puzzle Necklace

As part of Autism Awareness Month I have planned a few Giveaways. I want to make it as easy as possible to enter these because my objective is to help bring awareness to Autism. Autism has a great impact on so many families and many of them have no support due to the fact that it just isnt recognized properly. I hope one day I go into Walmart and see Autism Awareness items as I do many other causes. With 1 and 110 children affected by Autism we need to connect as one big family and support one another, there is so much relief in just having someone that "gets it". I hope that my website and giveaway reaches just one person that didnt know about or understand Autism, if that happens I have done what I set out to do.

As for the giveaway..... I have a NEW Sterling Silver Puzzle Piece Necklace.



Mandatory- Visit our local Autism Society website at Person County Autism Society and follow Autism Society of NC on Twitter or let me know you already do. Leave a comment below telling me you did. (1 entry)

Extra Entry- Follow my blog on Google Friend Connect. (1 entry)

Follow me on Twitter on right sidebar (1 entry)

Share this giveaway on Twitter, Facebook, Blogger, or any other social network, leave a link to where you shared it below (1 entry per sharing method) Each Can be done Daily.

Thats a total of 4 enteries.

This giveaway will be ending on April 14 at 11:59pm EST.

For more Autism Awareness giveaways --


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4/01/2011

Soft Clothing and SPD Blogger Network Giveaway

In honor of Autism Awareness Month, Soft Clothing along with SPD Blogger Network is having a great giveaway. 2 Grand Prizes given, one for a boy and one for a girl. The "Sensory" Prizes include
Easter Basket
Soft Seamless Socks
Vestibular Wedge
Sensory Body Sock
And Many More great items. (over 200.00 worth)

For your chance ENTER HERE

OUR Journey Thru Autism: Honoring Autism Awareness Month: Join Us!

OUR Journey Thru Autism: Honoring Autism Awareness Month: Join Us! I found a great (new to me) blog. It seems to have ALOT of great information on alot of wonderful subjects. If you great a chance check it out at the link above.

Autism Awareness DVD "Loving Lamppost"




Loving Lampposts Trailer from Loving Lampposts on Vimeo.

If you know someone that needs to learn about Autism share this DVD with them.

I posted this video a few weeks ago and I think it looks like a great video, now on Acting Balanced Blog Autism Awareness Month Event there is a giveaway for this video.
I wanted to post about the giveaway so as one you can have a chance to win one and two so I can have a better chance to win one.
The link to the one of the giveaways Loving Lamppost DVD giveaway

I also found another great blog having a giveaway for this DVD.
Modern Mom redefined Blog, here is the link to that giveaway
Loving Lamppost giveaway Modern Mom