School is around the corner and Summer went by so fast.....

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Hello Everyone,

Can you believe that summer is almost over? (Say it isn't so)! We are already in the final week of July and school will start back up next month on the 28th (at least for us, others will be different). We have learned lots this summer, especially about how much older my son will be as well as change. He is in his final year of high school and becoming more and more vocal in what he needs and wants. I also have found that the more I push for him to do certain things around the house, the more vocal he has become in what he doesn't like to do as well, LOL! Either way, it is all good because this shows me that he knows how to advocate for himself, especially if he is uncomfortable or just doesn't like something.

What are your aspirations and hopes for your children? Unborn Children? We are parents to an adult daughter and almost adult autistic son, and we worry everyday about the ins and outs of everyday occurrences and or what will happen when they are on their own. But at the end of the day, you do the best that you can for your kids, whether they are a child with disabilities or not. Never stop advocating for who they are as an individual and person. A parent is the best advocate he/she can ever have in this crazy world. So, keep on trucking and fighting for what is right, especially for their sakes and your sanity.

Until next time, have a fabulous rest of your week and enjoy every moment.

~Mom Advocate

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