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think, though, by far the Greatest Blessing to him
and me is his sister. She is two years younger than him and his  greatest
advocate. She pushes him when he doesn’t want to go further and
supports him when he does. Recently,
she flew down the stairs in a wave of excitement yelling, “Mom,
Zack said he was going to tell on me because I flipped his hat off!”.
Her words were not that of a typical brother/sister rivalry; but those
of exuberance because he didn’t react negatively toward her when
she tried to provoke him.
Words
of Wisdom: The road families must take when they have a child
with autism is not the same as 'The Jones’s'. Each day brings
with it unique challenges that cannot be compared to the daily life
of families who do not understand what a picture exchange system is
or why you are allowing your child to read a magazine at the zoo. Discern
what is right for your family and go for it. There are always going
to be those who will never understand what life is like living with
a child who has autism. Always remember that you are your childs’
biggest advocate and with that information is the key. The more you
can learn, the more you can fight for the needs of your child. Be proactive
in your pursuit to education, community services and access. However,
be vary of fads and misinformation. Understand how Americans with Disabilities
Act and the Individuals with Disabilities Act can serve your child as
well as understand how the local school system works. Most important,
pick your battles wisely. ...
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