S.M.A.A.R.T.Mom Shares her Wonderful Opportunity to "MEET" Temple Grandin!

November 05, 2015.

What a wonderful,wonderful time I had tonight listening to and even better getting to talk and meet Temple Grandin !!! Can't wait to read her book, "Animals In Translation"  and I so loved that she autographed it wink emoticon FYI: Before I left her, I gave her my DVD of "Walk In My Shoes" Video. I wrote on the cover as well as told her while I handed it to her that ..." She has given so much to moms like me, that I wanted to Give Her something in return. In addition, I Thanked her for inspiring me especially , so that I could be the Strong and unconditionally Loving Mom my son, Dustin so deserves wink emoticon I hope Temple watches the video and Smiles, but even if she doesn't..... It made it an early birthday present for me just giving it to her, and her accepting the DVD. So anyway... Here are those pics I'm sure all of you will love to see. I'm even posting the book she signed to me wink emoticon P.S. They said sit anywhere and I was WOW...lol, one hour early. So I sat front row right in front of where she was speaking ..... So Awesome !!!! 
I sure wish I were able to give Temple a Big Hug 
frown emoticon You all know I'm Big on BIG HUGS (LOL)

 Have a Beautiful Weekend Everyone.....I know I will

 smile emoticon Big Hugs! S.M.A.A.R.T.Mom Angela

 

Here is where I sat. (X) lol

     Front Row..Best seat EVER!

                                           Can't Wait to Read her book!>>>>>>

Something I'll Always Treasure. Loved that she signed my book !!

The DVD I gave her :) >>>>>

This is the video on the DVD I gave Temple

 if you'd like to watch it yourself :)

Just Click-On the Picture "Walk in a Mother's Shoes."

Wonderful & Insightful Movie!

Absolutely Amazing Book!>>>

  

Thank You for all you have done 

already and what you continually do presently :) 

 BIG HUGS  Temple!!

"But My Child Has Autism....How do I get him to Drink More Water?"

               
                 "But My Child Has Autism....How do I get him to Drink More Water?" 
                                                                         
                                         S.M.A.A.R.T.Mom  Shares Her Secret :)

Like many Moms living with autism; I have had a difficult time getting Dustin to drink water. Of course his main desire is Dr.Pepper or juice, but I really don't  want my son to take in all of that sugar, so I decided to come up with a  plan and it WORKED!  If you feel the same concerns regarding  Autism and drinking enough water then you don't want to miss this short , but insightful video :)

I Hope This Helps You Like It Has For Me :)
BIG HUGS !
S.M.A.A.R.T.Mom
(Strong Mothers Altering Autism's Reality Together)
                                                                   
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An AUTISM WELCOMED "Jump & Smile" Mommy & ME Time-Out!

S.M.A.A.R.T.Mom
(STRONG MOTHERS ALTERING AUTISM'S REALITY TOGETHER)

As if the Train Stations weren't enough to make our day, now I'd like to acknowledge and Send a HUGE Thank You to Jenny the Owner of Rebounderz in Apopka and her Absolute Wonderful Staff!
I sure hope that after watching this video , it will encourage more of my families out there walking in my shoes to  join Dustin & I for upcoming Time-Outs in person or online. There is NO REASON to "isolate" anymore!
 I promise I will continue to seek out people and places that DARE to display the Autism Welcomed "Symbol". I know it's a lot to ask of them, but  it is such a Heart-Warming way to say "without words" We've Got Your Backs Families Living With Autism.

So come join us next time , Look for the Autism Welcomed Decal, and KNOW.....You Are Not Alone and You Are Welcomed HERE :)

PLEASE REMEMBER TO PLAY THIS VIDEO FORWARD AND/ OR GET YOUR DECAL TODAY!  I'd Love to share YOUR Smile!

BIG HUGS!
S.M.A.A.R.T.MOM
www.autismwelcomed.com
                                       
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An Autism Welcomed Birthday Train Adventure!

S.M.A.A.R.T.Mom
(Strong Mothers Altering Autism's Reality Together)

Today is a Very Special Day!  S.M.A.A.R.T.Mom's son, Dustin turns 19 years old today! It took a little bit of pondering , but  S.M.A.A.R.T.Mom finally plans a day she hopes will be a birthday Dustin will always remember. So with the help of her Family and  New Found Friends Angel, Micah, Dee, John, David, Cody, the Conductor and the entire Cannonball  Train Crew, even the Train Passengers themselves .......Dustin's Autism Welcomed Birthday Train  Adventure became a  Dream Come True. I really hope more people and places watch this video and hop aboard  the Autism Welcomed Decal Smile like The Cannonball Train and so many other  Places already have.    

Going out in to "Public Places" are so very difficult for families living with autism.
"How Wonderful it feels to "SEE" an Autism Welcomed "Symbol" when I enter a place that shows their Autism Smile  before I even enter ." 
An Autistic person shouldn't have a birthday memory  created in the "isolation" of his/her own home.
Every person like my Dustin deserves to feel welcomed , especially on their Birthday at a place to create a magical moment like we were able to. So please share this video as well as the autism welcomed video with ANYONE who is willing to Display their Smile with the Decal at their place of business/ home. Autism isn't just about melt-downs, it's about melting the hearts of  people who actually care about families living with autism every moment of every day .
Sharing the Autism Welcomed Smile  is a big deal; while you may think it's really so small; you are really saying you care without words.....something an autistic person can so relate with ..   
I hope you enjoy the video & BIG BIG HUGS!!!

Oh....FYI: You are going to absolutely  LOVE  Dustin's reaction after he opens his last birthday present ! It was very unexpected :) 

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S.M.A.A.R.T.Mom & Friends Share Autism Welcomed Video @ Animal Kingdom 2015'

S.M.A.A.R.T.Mom
(Strong Mothers Altering Autism's Reality Together)

Getting ready to celebrate Autism Welcomed's "3rd" Anniversary!
What a better way and place to share the Autism Welcomed Decal than at Disney's Animal Kingdom.  With an autism rate of 1 in 68 now.....S.M.A.A.R.T.Mom is determined to  Find those Special Places and People who will be brave enough to Display their Smile in a photo with the Autism Welcomed Decal Smile. She really believes that by getting as many Decals as she can out there;  that more families living with autism will become more outgoing and even better ; those families will "SEE" the Autism Welcomed Decal "Symbol" at more entrance ways of places so they can FINALLY feel Welcomed before they enter.
Autism is so very difficult to live with every day. To help them in such a very simple way may seem small......but for us, to see that symbol of welcome, well, it's more than comforting to know that  someone really understands and that this place/person  has the backs of autism families !
So, will you be the next photo on the Autism Welcomed site?
I'll be waiting for YOUR Smile :)  BIG HUGS!!!

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An Autism Mini- Moment (# 2) : S.M.A.A.R.T.Mom shares a "Cool" Chucke Cheese Memory

S.M.A.A.R.T.Mom
(Strong Mothers Altering Autism's Reality Together)

This Mini-Moment was something I'm so glad I caught on video!
If visiting with our grand daughter, Autumn wasn't a treat enough;
Dustin does something so out of character .....Well, needless to say,
this day was extremely heart-warming. Years ago, I would have never
thought  I would see Dustin do this ! So Moms.... Never under-estimate
your child with autism's future. Hope you enjoy this Mini-Moment #2 ;)
Until Next Time! Big Big Hugs!

S.M.A.A.R.T.Mom

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