We all know, well anyone full immersed in the autism world knows, Autism Awareness Month begins April 1st. For the last few years I have really, really, really wanted to find a way to communicate to everyone what people touched by autism want the rest of the world to know.
So I’m going to try it here in my little corner of the blogosphere. Send me a picture of you or someone you know or love who has autism, holding up a message they would like the world to know about autism. Maybe something they feel misunderstood about or just something they want to share.
Sort of like this:
Depending on how many I get I will either post one a day for the month of April or make a slideshow of them all and display it here and everywhere else I possibly can. Is a slideshow of thousands displayed in Time Square too high of a goal?
Send me your pictures to fourplusanangel@gmail.com or you can put in on the Four Plus an Angel facebook page. If you aren’t comfortable taking a pic just send me your message and I will put it on a slide.
Please pass this along to anyone you know who may be interested in participating.
If you are a Pinterest user I would be thrilled if you would pin the image below to spread the word.
The autism numbers are now 1 in 88.
That is scary,
and future-changing
and so many other things that words fail me.
I’m not sure what my little slide show will do but I know it will be more than just one voice and our children, every one out of 88, deserve it.
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Nicole @MTDLBlog says
Pinned!! What a lovely initiative! And you’re right 1 in 88 is a sobering number. Good for you for working to spread more awareness.
Charlotte says
I love this idea so much, and that picture is adorable 🙂
Lanie says
Love the idea and i do think it will make a difference.
I don’t have pictures to share but I do have a website which spreads awareness of autism. It was started by a teenage boy with autism. He, Daniel, is the nephew of one of my good friends. His website is
http://www.b-who-u-r.com/about-us.
Jessica says
Thanks so much for sharing, off to check it out.
Adrienne says
If my son will let me take his picture, I will faint!! I’m going to try though. This is such a great idea!!
Jessica says
I can NEVER get pictures of Ashlyn, almost all of them are from the back or just catching her in action. I’m glad I’m not the only one whose kid hates being photographed.
JDaniel4's Mom says
I love this idea!
Deanna Segrave-Daly says
What a wonderful gesture – thank you for being the voice of so so many of us! I’ve emailed you my “1 in 88” photo – can’t wait to see all these amazing people!
Juliette Ayot says
Really great idea and I feel inspired seeing your zeal to bring this idea forth for every one. God bless you. Time has come to work for such children.
Adhriene says
Hi Jessica…We are really lucky to read your post and visit your smile always….You are an inspiration to us!
The Mommy Psychologist says
I just saw a super great video of the faces of autism. I saw it earlier today. I’m gonna hunt it down again and send you the link. Stay tuned…
“The child psychologist who thought she had all the answers to parenting until she became one herself.” http://www.themommypsychologist.com
Missy | The Literal Mom says
Jessica – what an awesome idea. Can’t wait to see it. And yes, I just read that about 1 in 88. Unbelievable.
Tonya says
1 in 88. Wow!
Great idea, Jessica.
Crosby says
This was a great idea. I’ll tell my friends to participate this kind of activity.
John says
You’re a wonderful person for doing this — I’ll send a pic tomorrow if I can arrange it.
Jessica says
That would be great!!
Kimberly says
Pinned, tweeted, I’m on it yo.
Jessica says
Thanks so much Kim, I really, really want this to work.
Ashley says
This is such a wonderful project!! I so need to make a note to get on this! Can’t wait to see what comes in!
Jessica says
I may bug you if I don’t hear from you ;).
Cindy says
They have the same calligraphy as me 😛
Great idea!
Not a Perfect Mom says
I’m loving all of the autism posts I’m reading right now…and I’m floored that for boys it’s 1 out of 53…wow
Jessica says
Crazy isn’t it? That’s one in every two school classrooms.
Jessica says
Great idea! I pinned it and am gonna share it on my blogs Facebook page!
Can’t wait to see your slide show!
Jessica says
Thank you so much for sharing!
Brigette says
I love this idea. I will try to get a picture from my sister in law with my nephew holding up a sign! Bless your heart for being so involved with Autism.
Jessica says
That would be great, I look forward to seeing it!
Diane (LoCo_Mommy) says
Fabulous idea!
Shell says
Such a great idea!
Jessica says
Thanks Shell!
Galit Breen says
I love your voice. And the way that you use it for good.
Jessica says
Thank you Galit.
C @ Kid Things says
This is such a great idea. My 5 year old son has Autism and I can’t believe what I assumed before and what I know now.
Jessica says
I hope you will participate, I would love to have tons and tons of pictures. Please feel free to add your blog name to the pic too.
Robbie says
Fantastic idea!