Autism 2017' 4th of July with S.M.A.A.R.T.Mom!

"Trying to Get Through Another Year"
by, S.M.A.A.R.T.Mom
(Strong Mothers Altering Autism's Reality Together)
Happy 4th of July ! It's 2017'
Well here we go trying to get our Dustin once again to come outside to watch the Fireworks , which we call Disney Lights , so that it doesn't seem so scary to Dustin. 
With most individuals who have autism, this holiday is far from exciting. It can be scary, upsetting, and cause a lot of anxiety. This is just one of the things on top of venturing in to public places that we've tried to help Dustin either over come or tolerate. He's come a long way from staying in his room hiding under his blankets while holding me and shaking to.... "Today" , where Dustin willingly goes outside and watches the display from inside our vehicle, usually :)
What may be baby steps to some of you , I rather consider them to be huge stepping stones to a much Braver Dustin. As a mother , it has taken me over 15 years before I could actually watch the fireworks myself, rather than comforting my Dustin and missing every year's light show. So , if you are one of those Parents who missed the Lights this year because of those Autism Fears/Melt-Downs.....You're not alone. I feel what that's like 100% :)
This Video is especially for you! Here's to YOU , Your Brave son/daughter, and to a better 4th of July next year. Be patient, it'll come :) We don't always have a good turn-out ourselves with Dustin who is 21yrs old this August. But, we will continue to "Try" and Always remain Hopeful. 
BIG HUGS! #SMAARTMom #AutismWelcomedDecal

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Autism Welcomed Decal Gets a Permanent Home at What Toy Store ?!

AUTISM WELCOMED DECAL ©2013 "Helping Families Living With Autism Feel Welcomed in Public Places" (Opening Doors, Opening Hearts, And Creating Smiles) #AutismWelcomedDecal
Created and Designed By, Angela Hart (aka) S.M.A.A.R.T.Mom (PLEASE NOTE: There is NO PROFIT made from the Decals. The cost of the Decal ONLY covers the making of the Decal itself.) This is not an organization, group, or charity and I AM NOT ASKING FOR DONATIONS. Call me Crazy, but I'd Rather Create Smiles :) This decal is simply a "symbol" expressing that YOU are there for families living with autism and autism individuals on a day to day basis. Have you Welcomed Autism Today? ( ATTENTION: Autism Families, please know that some of these places may be Loud, Bright, or Even Crowded. The idea is to Feel Welcomed , but at the same time to help our special guys/girls learn to cope and withstand those things while in many public places. So with the help of these WONDERFUL People and Places they have shared their Smiles with the Autism Welcomed Smile. This heart-felt "Symbol" expressing one thing…. " Autism Families, We know it took Courage to come out today,We Understand, & We've Got Your Back!" ) ONE MORE THING :) Attn: Individuals with Other Disabilities. Regarding some of the places who are offering Autism Welcomed Events ; Although these are Autism Events, I still would like to let you know that REGARDLESS of YOUR disability…you are more than welcomed to join us. This especially, includes siblings. After all, We All KNOW Challenges first hand, Don't we? ((( Each place that gives the decal a home and sends me their picture, logo, comment, etc has done this with approval of Mgr./Owner/Corporation and by sending their AWD Photo with the decal they are aware of the purpose of the picture/video and concede that I will own the rights to these images for this purpose only in addition to receiving their AWD Photo/Video copy. The places that have shared their Smile Pictures are NOT AFFILIATED with the Autism Welcomed Decal. Also, Most of these places may not be Sensory Friendly; the purpose of the decal is to be "Welcoming Friendly." The Places found here are simply compassionate people that have opened their hearts & doors to our special families so that we never have to feel alone in our daily autism lives. ))) " I can't help but Smile myself, when I see the Autism Welcomed Decal at the entrance of a place Smiling back at me with that comforting smile on the symbol that simply says, Autism Welcomed !"
Visit: www.autismwelcomed.com Today :)
I'll be here waiting for you. ((Big Hugs)) S.M.A.A.R.T.Mom

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AUTISM WELCOMED DECAL ©2013 "Symbol"& Unique Purpose

AUTISM WELCOMED DECAL ©2013
"Helping Families Living With Autism
Feel Welcomed in Public Places"
(Opening Doors, Opening Hearts, And Creating Smiles)

S.M.A.A.R.T.Mom is always looking for a "New Permanent Home" for the Autism Welcomed Decal Symbol.
She's already found homes for the decal, not just in Florida, but in New Hampshire, Maine, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Georgia, North Carolina, Oklahoma , and even Canada. And why not. Autism isn't just here in Florida.....Autism is EVERYWHERE.
Created and Designed By, Angela Hart (aka) S.M.A.A.R.T.Mom (PLEASE NOTE: There is NO PROFIT made from the Decals. The cost of the Decal ONLY covers the making of the Decal itself.) This is not an organization, group, or charity and I AM NOT ASKING FOR DONATIONS. Call me Crazy, but I'd Rather Create Smiles :) This decal is simply a "symbol" expressing that YOU are there for families living with autism and autism individuals on a day to day basis. Have you Welcomed Autism Today? ( ATTENTION: Autism Families, please know that some of these places may be Loud, Bright, or Even Crowded. The idea is to Feel Welcomed , but at the same time to help our special guys/girls learn to cope and withstand those things while in many public places. So with the help of these WONDERFUL People and Places they have shared their Smiles with the Autism Welcomed Smile. This heart-felt "Symbol" expressing one thing…. " Autism Families, We know it took Courage to come out today,We Understand, & We've Got Your Back!" )
Each place that gives the decal a home and sends me their picture, logo, comment, etc has done this with approval of Mgr./Owner/Corporation and by sending their AWD Photo with the decal they are aware of the purpose of the picture/video and concede that I will own the rights to these images for this purpose only in addition to receiving their AWD Photo copy. The places that have shared their Smile Pictures are NOT AFFILIATED with the decal and typically aren't sensory friendly. They are simply places that have opened their hearts to our special families.
" I can't help but Smile myself, when I see the Autism Welcomed Decal at the entrance of a place Smiling back at me with that comforting smile on the symbol that simply says, Autism Welcomed !" Thank You S.M.A.A.R.T.Mom!
         
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S.M.A.A.R.T.Mom's Autism Welcomed Decal Time-Out: "Show Me Your Sonic SMILE!"

Autism Welcomed Decal Time-Out:
"Show Me Your Sonic SMILE!"
at the Sonic Drive-In  (Eustis,FL)

The AUTISM WELCOMED DECAL " Helping Families Living With Autism Feel Welcomed In Public Places"

(OPENING DOORS, OPENING HEARTS, & CREATING SMILES!)

Created and Designed By, S.M.A.A.R.T.Mom Angela (PLEASE NOTE: There is NO PROFIT made from the Decals. The cost of the Decal ONLY covers the making of the Decal itself.) This is not an organization, group, or charity and I AM NOT ASKING FOR DONATIONS. Call me Crazy, but I'd Rather Create Smiles :) This decal is simply a "symbol" expressing that YOU are there for families living with autism and autism individuals on a day to day basis. Have you Welcomed Autism Today?
((( Each place that gives the decal a home and sends me their picture, logo, comment, etc has done this with approval of Mgr./Owner/Corporation and by sending their AWD Photo with the decal they are aware of the purpose of the picture/video and concede that I will own the rights to these images for this purpose only in addition to receiving their AWD Photo/Video copy. The places that have shared their Smile Pictures are NOT AFFILIATED with the decal. They are simply places that have opened their hearts to our special families. ))) " I can't help but Smile myself, when I see the Autism Welcomed Decal at the entrance of a place Smiling back at me with that comforting smile on the symbol that simply says, Autism Welcomed !"
ATTENTION in Regards to Time-Out Events: Autism Families, please know that some of these places may be Loud, Bright, or Even Crowded. The idea is to Feel Welcomed , but at the same time to help our special guys/girls learn to cope and withstand those things while in many public places. So with the help of these WONDERFUL People and Places they have shared their Smiles with the Autism Welcomed Smile. This heart-felt "Symbol" expressing one thing…. " Autism Families, We know it took Courage to come out today,We Understand, & We've Got Your Back!" ) ONE MORE THING :) Attn: Individuals with Other Disabilities. Regarding some of the places who are offering Autism Welcomed Events ; Although these are Autism Events, I still would like to let you know that REGARDLESS of YOUR disability…you are more than welcomed to join us. This especially, includes siblings. After all, We All KNOW Challenges first hand, Don't we?
This Video is from an Autism Welcomed "Show Me Your Sonic SMILE!" iat the Sonic Drive-In  (Eustis,FL)
(Feb. 26, 2017. ) "A Huge Thank You to Matthew and his Wonderful Sonic Crew  for a Very Memorable Time and Especially for giving the Autism Welcomed Decal "symbol" Smile a PERMANENT HOME!"
Until Next Time! Have YOU Sent me Your Decal Smile Picture yet?
What are you waiting for ?!

Big Hugs! S.M.A.A.R.T.Mom
#SMAARTMom #AutismWelcomedDecal

                                         (Click on Photo to Watch Video!)
                                                                         

AUTISM WELCOMED DECAL ©2013 "Here's to Making YOU Smile!"

AUTISM WELCOMED DECAL ©2013
"Helping Families Living With Autism
Feel Welcomed in Public Places"
(Opening Doors, Opening Hearts, And Creating Smiles)

S.M.A.A.R.T.Mom is always looking for a "New Permanent Home" for the Autism Welcomed Decal Symbol.
She's already found homes for the decal, not just in Florida, but in New Hampshire, Maine, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Georgia, North Carolina, Oklahoma , and even Canada. And why not. Autism isn't just here in Florida.....Autism is EVERYWHERE.
Each place that gives the decal a home and sends me their picture, logo, comment, etc has done this with approval of Mgr./Owner/Corporation and by sending their AWD Photo with the decal they are aware of the purpose of the picture/video and concede that I will own the rights to these images for this purpose only in addition to receiving their AWD Photo copy. The places that have shared their Smile Pictures are NOT AFFILIATED with the decal and typically aren't sensory friendly. They are simply places that have opened their hearts to our special families.
" I can't help but Smile myself, when I see the Autism Welcomed Decal at the entrance of a place Smiling back at me with that comforting smile on the symbol that simply says, Autism Welcomed !" Thank You S.M.A.A.R.T.Mom!

                                                (Click on the Photo to Watch Video!)
                                                                       

Created by S.M.A.A.R.T.Mom. The Autism Welcomed Decal gets a Permanent Home in Sanford, Fla !

Autism Welcomed Decal " Helping Autism Feel Welcomed in Public Places" S.M.A.A.R.T.Mom " Live."
I'm Not going to have a Big Reveal this time. This time I'm going "LIVE !"  Look who gave the Autism Welcomed Decal Symbol a Permanent Home Today in Sanford, Florida !!!!
 ((Big Hugs)) S.M.A.A.R.T.Mom
#AutismWelcomedDecal
The AUTISM WELCOMED DECAL " Helping Families Living With Autism Feel Welcomed In Public Places"

(OPENING DOORS, OPENING HEARTS, & CREATING SMILES!)

Created and Designed By, S.M.A.A.R.T.Mom Angela (PLEASE NOTE: There is NO PROFIT made from the Decals. The cost of the Decal ONLY covers the making of the Decal itself.) This is not an organization, group, or charity and I AM NOT ASKING FOR DONATIONS. Call me Crazy, but I'd Rather Create Smiles :) This decal is simply a "symbol" expressing that YOU are there for families living with autism and autism individuals on a day to day basis. Have you Welcomed Autism Today?
ATTENTION in Regards to Time-Out Events: Autism Families, please know that some of these places may be Loud, Bright, or Even Crowded. The idea is to Feel Welcomed , but at the same time to help our special guys/girls learn to cope and withstand those things while in many public places. So with the help of these WONDERFUL People and Places they have shared their Smiles with the Autism Welcomed Smile. This heart-felt "Symbol" expressing one thing…. " Autism Families, We know it took Courage to come out today,We Understand, & We've Got Your Back!" ) ONE MORE THING :) Attn: Individuals with Other Disabilities. Regarding some of the places who are offering Autism Welcomed Events ; Although these are Autism Events, I still would like to let you know that REGARDLESS of YOUR disability…you are more than welcomed to join us. This especially, includes siblings. After all, We All KNOW Challenges first hand, Don't we?

                                             (Click On the Photo to watch the Video!)