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This melted my heart A curious 2nd grade girl approaches non-verbal autistic girl on the swing and asks innocent questions. Dad answers patiently, and the girl stays to play with her like it’s the most natural thing. Abby made a friend today. Kids are the best. #Autism #FatheringAutism
Victor Bigham 🇺🇸237,468 Aufrufe • vor 1 Monat
“We noticed some missed milestones, so we reached out and got a diagnosis at 14 months.” On World #Autism Awareness Day, watch a father’s story of love, resilience and tireless advocacy for the right care & support. The health needs of autistic people are diverse, complex and often lifelong. It requires a range of inclusive and integrated services including health promotion, care, and rehabilitation. Learn more:
World Health Organization (WHO)385,713 Aufrufe • vor 3 Monaten
A single dose of #suramin an anti-parasitic drug banned in the US gave five nonverbal autistic boys the ability to speak, make eye contact, and interact socially within hours, according to a 2017 UC San Diego study that received zero funding and was subsequently buried.#Autism
Humanbydesign115,135 Aufrufe • vor 4 Monaten
💙🙏🏽Twenty-six years ago, when we received RJ’s autism diagnosis, the world looked very different. Very few public figures athletes, entertainers, or anyone with a platform, were talking openly about #autism. There was so much fear, stigma, and silence. Even Rodney will tell you he wasn’t sure we should share RJ’s diagnosis. Like so many parents, he worried that a label would define our son. But I believed that if we were willing to tell our story, another family might feel less alone. They might seek support sooner. They might let go of the shame that so many cultures and communities still attach to a diagnosis. That decision changed our lives. So seeing Teoscar and Jennifer share little Teo’s autism journey so openly touched me deeply. It takes tremendous courage to invite the world into such a personal chapter of your family’s life. But moments like this matter. Representation matters. Honesty matters. And every family that chooses to speak up helps another family breathe a little easier. I’ve always said, “I wouldn’t change RJ for the world, but I would change the world for RJ.” By sharing Teo’s story, the Hernández family is helping change the world and not just for their son, but for countless children and families who now feel seen, understood, and a little less afraid. Jennifer and Teoscar, thank you for your vulnerability, your love, and your advocacy. You already know our family is here for yours, every step of the way. And thank you to the Backstage Dodgers team for continuing to tell stories that go far beyond baseball. These are the stories that build empathy, create understanding, and remind us what community really looks like. 💙♾️ ⚾️ #autismacceptance #dodgers #hollyrodfoundation #TeoscarHernandez Rodney Peete
Holly Robinson Peete 💃🏾♍️14,960 Aufrufe • vor 22 Tagen
Autism is something close to my heart, it was a pleasure to raise #autismawareness in conversation with the great Tom Aspinall who kindly shared his experience of #autism which as a UFC champion will hopefully make a big difference 💙 share to raise awareness 🧩
True Geordie306,166 Aufrufe • vor 2 Jahren
#fbf “Do I have autism still?” 🥹🙏🏾 This is my favorite moment from #ForPeetesSake #2015 We had just come from an #autism center in Detroit and RJ was so emotionally affected by all of the kids he met and he wanted to advocate for them. I was so glad that the cameras caught this honest conversation. When he said that being nonverbal felt like “a ball stuck in his throat” I was done 🥹🥹🥹 #AutismAwarenessMonth #AutismAcceptanceMonth #AutismInclusionMonth #AutismActionMonth #1in36 HollyRod Foundation
Holly Robinson Peete 💃🏾♍️233,422 Aufrufe • vor 3 Jahren