S.M.A.A.R.T.Mom's son Dustin (autistic) may not have snow in Florida ,but it doesn't stop him from"Pretending" there is snow :)

So I'm at Walmart with my Dustin and Lindsay Dyess . Dustin is walking through the store repetitiously saying Happy Holidays Mommyann .... Winter. Mommyann.... Snow. Then again Happy Holidays..... All of a sudden he stops and turns back... I turned to see what caught his eye...... This is what I saw (lol) Never a dull moment with Autism

S.M.A.A.R.T.Mom and Dustin in the Local News Section !

Wesh local news A Pirate Boo Bear, A Witchy Mom, and Autism For years I've been trying to help my son who has autism learn to handle going out into public places. To make it more fun and cool I started taking him to the Zoo and Mc Donalds (inside) with BOTH of us dressed up in our Halloween costumes. My older kids now adults think I'm silly because I dress up too, I respond, "What kind of a mom wouldn't dress up with their son, even if he is 18 yrs old now :) Life is too short not to have some fun. http://ulocal.wesh.com/mediadetail/20706796-A-Pirate-Boo-Bear,-A-Witchy-Mo-A Pirate Boo Bear, A Witchy Mom, and Autism

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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 :) 

                                 (Click On the Picture to Watch the Video)