Friday, March 9, 2012
Pieces of Us: The Lorax
Pieces of Us: The Lorax: I had the pleasure of taking the kids to see The Lorax last night. I couldn't have asked for better behavior from Ruby and Hayden. I actua...
The Lorax
I had the pleasure of taking the kids to see The Lorax last night. I couldn't have asked for better behavior from Ruby and Hayden. I actually watched the whole movie :) Hayden laughed at appropriate parts and it seemed as he was truly understanding the movie and the emotions from the characters.
While watching The Lorax I couldn't help to think about how it relates to my life. The plot is about what happens when we choose not to protect our environment and a 12 year old boy is determined to save the environment and win over the love of his crush.
So how does this relate to my life? I look at my sweet child and see all the harm that has been caused to him from the toxic environment that we live in. I failed to protect him as an infant and did not make good choices for him. I exposed him to so many environmental toxins that I could have prevented and limited his exposure to. Now this may sound like I am beating myself up, but honest to goodness I am not. I have accepted that I made poor decisions not because I wanted to harm my child, but because I was ignorant and trusting. You may read this and think "I did the same kinds of things with my child and he is healthy." Unfortunately Hayden has some pretty crapy genetics that put him at a much higher risk.
I fear for the future! I fear that the diets we consume are killing us and our children. I fear that we are poisoning our children one by one with the crap that is loaded in vaccinations. Take the time to read what is in the food you are putting in your mouth. Take the time to read what exactly is in the vaccination you are going to give your child. Take the time to treat the true medical problem instead of covering up the symptoms with a pill.
I feel like I am the 12 year old boy in the movie. I am determined to not only help heal my son but help others heal their children as well. I also try to spread awareness on how you can prevent your child from developing autism. I know I sound crazy to most. I look at my sweet 4.5 year old son and all that he has been through in such a short amount of time and pray that no one else has to experience or suffer the way he has.
I have a feeling that once Hayden is recovered from autism there is going to be a career change in my future. I don't know what yet but I am going to continue my journey with autism.
While watching The Lorax I couldn't help to think about how it relates to my life. The plot is about what happens when we choose not to protect our environment and a 12 year old boy is determined to save the environment and win over the love of his crush.
So how does this relate to my life? I look at my sweet child and see all the harm that has been caused to him from the toxic environment that we live in. I failed to protect him as an infant and did not make good choices for him. I exposed him to so many environmental toxins that I could have prevented and limited his exposure to. Now this may sound like I am beating myself up, but honest to goodness I am not. I have accepted that I made poor decisions not because I wanted to harm my child, but because I was ignorant and trusting. You may read this and think "I did the same kinds of things with my child and he is healthy." Unfortunately Hayden has some pretty crapy genetics that put him at a much higher risk.
I fear for the future! I fear that the diets we consume are killing us and our children. I fear that we are poisoning our children one by one with the crap that is loaded in vaccinations. Take the time to read what is in the food you are putting in your mouth. Take the time to read what exactly is in the vaccination you are going to give your child. Take the time to treat the true medical problem instead of covering up the symptoms with a pill.
I feel like I am the 12 year old boy in the movie. I am determined to not only help heal my son but help others heal their children as well. I also try to spread awareness on how you can prevent your child from developing autism. I know I sound crazy to most. I look at my sweet 4.5 year old son and all that he has been through in such a short amount of time and pray that no one else has to experience or suffer the way he has.
I have a feeling that once Hayden is recovered from autism there is going to be a career change in my future. I don't know what yet but I am going to continue my journey with autism.
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Pieces of Us: What's new with Hayden and his Son-Rise program?
Pieces of Us: What's new with Hayden and his Son-Rise program?: The month of February I had a Pampered Chef Fundraiser for Hayden's Son-Rise. Drum Roll please.........we raised a grand total of $4,900.00...
What's new with Hayden and his Son-Rise program?
The month of February I had a Pampered Chef Fundraiser for Hayden's Son-Rise. Drum Roll please.........we raised a grand total of $4,900.00!!! Thank you to all for the support even if you were not able to purchase your words of encouragement and prayers are a blessing as well. We are going to use that money towards the Intensive Program at The Autism Treatment Center of America. Here is the link if you would like to learn more about Son-Rise: http://www.autismtreatmentcenter.org/index.phpg/ We only need $7,500.00 more which is a far cry from the $18,500 that we originally needed!!!
We are also working on getting a certified Son-Rise teacher to come and work with us and Hayden's Son-Rise Team.
I am also going back to the Autism Treatment Center of American in April for the Maximum Impact Program. I am excited and nervous. I know that Brandon will do great with the kids while I am gone. They are just a lot to take care of make sure that Hayden gets all that he needs.
Hayden continues to change every day. He is so much more "present" in the world and actually enjoys interacting with others. Hayden has an incredible bond with his sister Ruby. They actually play together and share things. When she is upset Hayden tries to comfort her. He use to want nothing to do with her. We were at the mall yesterday evening and he asked her to hold his hand :) It was so sweet....I cried!! It reminds of the time I was told that the odds of him speaking and relating to others were slim. I guess Hayden showed them :) One day when he is 100% recovered I am going to make a video of Hayden and mail it to several people that doubted him. Then I am going to educate them in hopes that they can help other families faced with autism.
That same evening we were sitting at the food court eating Chick Fil-a at the mall. Hayden had just gotten a new car and was playing with it while eating. A little girl sat beside him at the apple table and was looking at his car. Normally this would start an instant freak out by Hayden. His cars are his prized possessions and he does not want any one near them. That's when the magic happened.......he said to the little girl while looking at her face, "Hi friend." He then preceded to show the little girl his car and what it does. He even blew the little girl a kiss :) I shared with the girls Mom a little bit about Hayden and we were both in tears.
MIRACLES are HAPPENING at my HOUSE!!!
We are also working on getting a certified Son-Rise teacher to come and work with us and Hayden's Son-Rise Team.
I am also going back to the Autism Treatment Center of American in April for the Maximum Impact Program. I am excited and nervous. I know that Brandon will do great with the kids while I am gone. They are just a lot to take care of make sure that Hayden gets all that he needs.
Hayden continues to change every day. He is so much more "present" in the world and actually enjoys interacting with others. Hayden has an incredible bond with his sister Ruby. They actually play together and share things. When she is upset Hayden tries to comfort her. He use to want nothing to do with her. We were at the mall yesterday evening and he asked her to hold his hand :) It was so sweet....I cried!! It reminds of the time I was told that the odds of him speaking and relating to others were slim. I guess Hayden showed them :) One day when he is 100% recovered I am going to make a video of Hayden and mail it to several people that doubted him. Then I am going to educate them in hopes that they can help other families faced with autism.
That same evening we were sitting at the food court eating Chick Fil-a at the mall. Hayden had just gotten a new car and was playing with it while eating. A little girl sat beside him at the apple table and was looking at his car. Normally this would start an instant freak out by Hayden. His cars are his prized possessions and he does not want any one near them. That's when the magic happened.......he said to the little girl while looking at her face, "Hi friend." He then preceded to show the little girl his car and what it does. He even blew the little girl a kiss :) I shared with the girls Mom a little bit about Hayden and we were both in tears.
MIRACLES are HAPPENING at my HOUSE!!!
Saturday, March 3, 2012
Pieces of Us: Joining Hayden
Pieces of Us: Joining Hayden: Wow, I kind of feel like we are getting back to some normalcy. The month of February was rough on us. Early in the month we had nasty cold...
Friday, March 2, 2012
Joining Hayden
Wow, I kind of feel like we are getting back to some normalcy. The month of February was rough on us. Early in the month we had nasty colds. Later in the month we had the stomach flu. Then my Dad had emergent open heart surgery last week. I am happy to report that everyone is doing well and my Dad is recovering well.
One of the main principles of The Son-Rise Program is joining Hayden in what he enjoys as a way to connect with him. The majority of people with autism have something called a "stim" or "isim". The stim or isim is the repetitive motion that they do over and over again. Hayden's isims have changed with time. When Hayden has 2 he lined his cars up in a perfectly straight alined line and spined the wheels on the cars. When Hayden is isiming he is in his own world and he is getting pleasure from the motion / action. So this is where the joining comes in.
Tonight at the pool Hayden was spinning in circles in the water. He was having so much fun, but very much in his own world having no clue what is going on around him. A boy that was about 9 years old asked me what he was doing. I simply said, "spinning in the water." I told him it was fun and that he should try it. So the little boy did. Hayden noticed him right away and smiled very big at the little boy. The little boy smiled back at Hayden and said, "Yep, that is fun."
Little did that boy know that he was joining Hayden. When we join Hayden with his isims is truly is fun. I have learned to let go and be in the moment. It is one amazing way to connect with my son. Oddly enough the more we join Hayden the less he isims.
There are many people out there that think you should stop the isim. I can't even imagine doing that to Hayden. He is doing that motion for a purpose. Who am I to say that he shouldn't spin or flap his hands. It feels good to him, it clams him. If someone took my coffee away from and I said I couldn't have it anymore I can't even imagine my reaction. I don't think I would want to be friends with that person.
One of the main principles of The Son-Rise Program is joining Hayden in what he enjoys as a way to connect with him. The majority of people with autism have something called a "stim" or "isim". The stim or isim is the repetitive motion that they do over and over again. Hayden's isims have changed with time. When Hayden has 2 he lined his cars up in a perfectly straight alined line and spined the wheels on the cars. When Hayden is isiming he is in his own world and he is getting pleasure from the motion / action. So this is where the joining comes in.
Tonight at the pool Hayden was spinning in circles in the water. He was having so much fun, but very much in his own world having no clue what is going on around him. A boy that was about 9 years old asked me what he was doing. I simply said, "spinning in the water." I told him it was fun and that he should try it. So the little boy did. Hayden noticed him right away and smiled very big at the little boy. The little boy smiled back at Hayden and said, "Yep, that is fun."
Little did that boy know that he was joining Hayden. When we join Hayden with his isims is truly is fun. I have learned to let go and be in the moment. It is one amazing way to connect with my son. Oddly enough the more we join Hayden the less he isims.
There are many people out there that think you should stop the isim. I can't even imagine doing that to Hayden. He is doing that motion for a purpose. Who am I to say that he shouldn't spin or flap his hands. It feels good to him, it clams him. If someone took my coffee away from and I said I couldn't have it anymore I can't even imagine my reaction. I don't think I would want to be friends with that person.
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Pieces of Us: You Sit Here Mommy, You Sit Here Ruby :)
Pieces of Us: You Sit Here Mommy, You Sit Here Ruby :): As I was getting ready to prep for dinner tonight I saw Hayden whizzing by with his chairs. I then heard Hayden say,"Mommy." I walked into...
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