It’s World Autism Awareness day!! 💙💙💙💙
24 years ago when we were given a diagnosis that would change the trajectory of our lives, a woman was in the doctors waiting room and told me that autism would become a blessing in my life. I didn’t want to hear that then. I was gutted and scared. But the blessing is this young man who fills my soul every day with pride and so much love. 🥹🥹🥹YOU ARE A BLESSING, RJ PEETE!!! Sending love and encouragement, out to anyone impacted by any form of autism! Stay positive. Roll up your sleeves. Pray. Fight. Stay proactive. Love. Advocate. Be empathetic towards ignorance.
It’s World Autism Awareness day!! 💙💙💙💙
24 years ago when we were given a diagnosis that would change the trajectory of our lives, a woman was in the doctors waiting room and told me that autism would become a blessing in my life. I didn’t want to hear that then. I was gutted and scared. But the blessing is this young man who fills my soul every day with pride and so much love. 🥹🥹🥹YOU ARE A BLESSING, RJ PEETE!!! Sending love and encouragement, out to anyone impacted by any form of autism! Stay positive. Roll up your sleeves. Pray. Fight. Stay proactive. Love. Advocate. Be empathetic towards ignorance.
It’s World Autism Awareness day!! 💙💙💙💙
24 years ago when we were given a diagnosis that would change the trajectory of our lives, a woman was in the doctors waiting room and told me that autism would become a blessing in my life. I didn’t want to hear that then. I was gutted and scared. But the blessing is this young man who fills my soul every day with pride and so much love. 🥹🥹🥹YOU ARE A BLESSING, RJ PEETE!!! Sending love and encouragement, out to anyone impacted by any form of autism! Stay positive. Roll up your sleeves. Pray. Fight. Stay proactive. Love. Advocate. Be empathetic towards ignorance.
#tbt first day of preschool… 1999 👧🏽👦🏽I was already noticing potential signs of autism in RJ but as a rookie mom I did not truly know what to look for and honestly I was in a little bit of denial. No parallel play, no eye contact , very little language, lining up toys, tiptoe walking …The pediatrician said “don’t worry- he will catch up to his twin sister… boys develop slower than girls.” There I was with my big fat camcorder, ready to capture this milestone moment. But as soon as we got to the classroom, I noticed RJ just started playing in a corner by himself. He wouldn’t engage with any of the other boys who were running in packs as typical boys do. Ryan put her focus on making sure her twin brother was OK and so she neglected making friends…what was supposed to be such a beautiful experience turned out to be a sad helpless nightmare that ended with the school eventually telling me our son was “not teachable.” …one of the worst periods of this journey. 💔Months later, he would be given a definitive #Autism diagnosis which definitely answered so many of my questions and put together some pieces of the puzzle…
I eventually found the school that would teach him and provide support for him and I’m so grateful to that school to this day!! 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 Keep advocating for your child!!
#AutismAcceptance #AutismAcceptanceMonth #autismstories #hollyrodfoundation
It was “bring your Bestie to your son’s job day” at Dodger Stadium last night! 😜💙💙 such a fun night. We got the W which means we had to do our air guitar dance in the parking lot! 🎸So goofy!! Sooo fun😜 💙💙💙⚾️⚾️⚾️ #dodgerswin #blueheavenonearth @dodgers @terryellis @lewistpowell @realrjpeete
It was “bring your Bestie to your son’s job day” at Dodger Stadium last night! 😜💙💙 such a fun night. We got the W which means we had to do our air guitar dance in the parking lot! 🎸So goofy!! Sooo fun😜 💙💙💙⚾️⚾️⚾️ #dodgerswin #blueheavenonearth @dodgers @terryellis @lewistpowell @realrjpeete
What an excellent way to spend #WorldAutismAcceptanceDay!! I was honored to be asked to moderate a panel for one of my favorite shows #LoveOnTheSpectrum!! I feel like I know these people so well and being a super fan of the show I couldn’t wait to talk to them. 🫶🏾😍If you haven’t seen the show, you don’t know what you’re missing! Thank you @netflix for picking the show up for a season three! 🎉🎉We can’t wait to see what happens as these beautiful people continue their love journeys. It was such a pleasure to meet show creator Cian, as well as Abby, David, Connor, Lise (Connor’s mom) and Dani!
Drop a 💙 if you love this show like I do!
What an excellent way to spend #WorldAutismAcceptanceDay!! I was honored to be asked to moderate a panel for one of my favorite shows #LoveOnTheSpectrum!! I feel like I know these people so well and being a super fan of the show I couldn’t wait to talk to them. 🫶🏾😍If you haven’t seen the show, you don’t know what you’re missing! Thank you @netflix for picking the show up for a season three! 🎉🎉We can’t wait to see what happens as these beautiful people continue their love journeys. It was such a pleasure to meet show creator Cian, as well as Abby, David, Connor, Lise (Connor’s mom) and Dani!
Drop a 💙 if you love this show like I do!
What an excellent way to spend #WorldAutismAcceptanceDay!! I was honored to be asked to moderate a panel for one of my favorite shows #LoveOnTheSpectrum!! I feel like I know these people so well and being a super fan of the show I couldn’t wait to talk to them. 🫶🏾😍If you haven’t seen the show, you don’t know what you’re missing! Thank you @netflix for picking the show up for a season three! 🎉🎉We can’t wait to see what happens as these beautiful people continue their love journeys. It was such a pleasure to meet show creator Cian, as well as Abby, David, Connor, Lise (Connor’s mom) and Dani!
Drop a 💙 if you love this show like I do!
What an excellent way to spend #WorldAutismAcceptanceDay!! I was honored to be asked to moderate a panel for one of my favorite shows #LoveOnTheSpectrum!! I feel like I know these people so well and being a super fan of the show I couldn’t wait to talk to them. 🫶🏾😍If you haven’t seen the show, you don’t know what you’re missing! Thank you @netflix for picking the show up for a season three! 🎉🎉We can’t wait to see what happens as these beautiful people continue their love journeys. It was such a pleasure to meet show creator Cian, as well as Abby, David, Connor, Lise (Connor’s mom) and Dani!
Drop a 💙 if you love this show like I do!
What an excellent way to spend #WorldAutismAcceptanceDay!! I was honored to be asked to moderate a panel for one of my favorite shows #LoveOnTheSpectrum!! I feel like I know these people so well and being a super fan of the show I couldn’t wait to talk to them. 🫶🏾😍If you haven’t seen the show, you don’t know what you’re missing! Thank you @netflix for picking the show up for a season three! 🎉🎉We can’t wait to see what happens as these beautiful people continue their love journeys. It was such a pleasure to meet show creator Cian, as well as Abby, David, Connor, Lise (Connor’s mom) and Dani!
Drop a 💙 if you love this show like I do!
What an excellent way to spend #WorldAutismAcceptanceDay!! I was honored to be asked to moderate a panel for one of my favorite shows #LoveOnTheSpectrum!! I feel like I know these people so well and being a super fan of the show I couldn’t wait to talk to them. 🫶🏾😍If you haven’t seen the show, you don’t know what you’re missing! Thank you @netflix for picking the show up for a season three! 🎉🎉We can’t wait to see what happens as these beautiful people continue their love journeys. It was such a pleasure to meet show creator Cian, as well as Abby, David, Connor, Lise (Connor’s mom) and Dani!
Drop a 💙 if you love this show like I do!
What an excellent way to spend #WorldAutismAcceptanceDay!! I was honored to be asked to moderate a panel for one of my favorite shows #LoveOnTheSpectrum!! I feel like I know these people so well and being a super fan of the show I couldn’t wait to talk to them. 🫶🏾😍If you haven’t seen the show, you don’t know what you’re missing! Thank you @netflix for picking the show up for a season three! 🎉🎉We can’t wait to see what happens as these beautiful people continue their love journeys. It was such a pleasure to meet show creator Cian, as well as Abby, David, Connor, Lise (Connor’s mom) and Dani!
Drop a 💙 if you love this show like I do!
What an excellent way to spend #WorldAutismAcceptanceDay!! I was honored to be asked to moderate a panel for one of my favorite shows #LoveOnTheSpectrum!! I feel like I know these people so well and being a super fan of the show I couldn’t wait to talk to them. 🫶🏾😍If you haven’t seen the show, you don’t know what you’re missing! Thank you @netflix for picking the show up for a season three! 🎉🎉We can’t wait to see what happens as these beautiful people continue their love journeys. It was such a pleasure to meet show creator Cian, as well as Abby, David, Connor, Lise (Connor’s mom) and Dani!
Drop a 💙 if you love this show like I do!
What an excellent way to spend #WorldAutismAcceptanceDay!! I was honored to be asked to moderate a panel for one of my favorite shows #LoveOnTheSpectrum!! I feel like I know these people so well and being a super fan of the show I couldn’t wait to talk to them. 🫶🏾😍If you haven’t seen the show, you don’t know what you’re missing! Thank you @netflix for picking the show up for a season three! 🎉🎉We can’t wait to see what happens as these beautiful people continue their love journeys. It was such a pleasure to meet show creator Cian, as well as Abby, David, Connor, Lise (Connor’s mom) and Dani!
Drop a 💙 if you love this show like I do!
What an excellent way to spend #WorldAutismAcceptanceDay!! I was honored to be asked to moderate a panel for one of my favorite shows #LoveOnTheSpectrum!! I feel like I know these people so well and being a super fan of the show I couldn’t wait to talk to them. 🫶🏾😍If you haven’t seen the show, you don’t know what you’re missing! Thank you @netflix for picking the show up for a season three! 🎉🎉We can’t wait to see what happens as these beautiful people continue their love journeys. It was such a pleasure to meet show creator Cian, as well as Abby, David, Connor, Lise (Connor’s mom) and Dani!
Drop a 💙 if you love this show like I do!
Spooda said Imma assess this situation…for somebody else – from down the street 🏃🏾♂️ 🏃🏾♂️🏃🏾♂️🏃🏾♂️🏃🏾♂️ 💨💨💨🤣🤣🤣🤣He did not stand on business 😂whew I’m dyin bc if this ain’t one of my sons (he knows which one😑😂😂) 🕷️
Thank you @kljoellmakeup
(via @ronnieshagriffin)
Running this back for #WorldAutismAwarenessDay! This morning when I said goodbye to RJ when he was on his way to work this morning I asked him what his wish for others was on this day. He said: “My wish for other people on the autism spectrum is that they find a safe place to be who they are without judgment and with support and love of their friends. Friends are everything.” he also added. “Make every day a homerun!” ⚾️💙
#WAAD #autismacceptance
#worldautismawarenessday is a day during the month of April which is #AutismAwarenessMonth. We are also calling it #AutismAcceptanceMonth because while many people are aware of #autism, they need to learn to be accepting of this developmental disorder which impacts one in 1 in 36 children in the U.S. up from the previous rate of 1 in 44.
In the U.S., about 4 in 100 boys and 1 in 100 girls have autism.
This month please encourage people to learn more about autism, and to be more accepting and inclusive of neurodivergent individuals! 💙💙💙💙🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
Thank you, @iamjpierce for your beautiful design!!😘😘
Do you love someone with autism? 🫶🏾
Autism is not a disease, says neurodiversity advocate Ethan Lisi — it’s a different way of thinking and communicating. In his @TEDEducation Student Talk, he shares his unique experience of the world as someone diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder and how the world isn’t designed for people like him. Lisi also advocates against stereotypes and misinformation, and that autism is part of the natural human spectrum. #AutismAcceptanceMonth
Join me and @storylineonline in celebrating #AutismAwarenessMonth. Together, let’s promote Autism awareness and foster acceptance within our communities! Explore the world of ASD by watching ‘My Brother Charlie’ on Storyline Online. 📚💚
This #autism awareness/ acceptance month we will be highlighting many aspects of the autism journey. Here we connected and brainstormed with our great friend #HollyRod #AngelOnThePath Dr. Pamela Wiley of @laspeechandlanguage! She has been like a mentor and a lighthouse for our family during this journey.
#WaybackWednesday #wcw #autismawareness #autismacceptance #autismemployment 💙🙏🏾🫶🏾 #meetthepeetes #forpeetessake
Abby and David recounting their Safari adventure was a highlight for me. This was a blast leading this panel!! I was a low key a little bit starstruck meeting this cast. I really just love this show. Its authenticity is so fresh. So glad there will be a season three!!! 🎉🎉#LoveOnTheSpectrum 💙🙏🏾🫶🏾
