Autism Awareness Giveaway Hop
Apr 10
I’m extremely grateful to these gals for hosting this awesome hop because autism is very near and dear to my heart. I’m going to seize this opportunity to share a little bit about myself and possibly educate you on one tiny component of autism. Trust me, this won’t be painful and hopefully you’ll have an “a-ha” moment and leave just a little bit smarter.
My 5-year old son is diagnosed with autism. He’s high-functioning autistic but he does not have aspergers. I won’t go into too many details but he didn’t babble when he was a baby, has had 4 sets of ear tubes, many, many ear infections, and after early intervention, he started talking at 3-4 years old. He’s now in a general education Kindergarten class with a para-professional who is with him all day. Academically, he’s at a first grader level. It’s been a long road and a lot of work but I wouldn’t change a thing! He’s my perfect, brilliant boy who has THE best sense of humor (mine, of course!)
Something that is common with many autistic children are sensory issues. My son is no different. He couldn’t handle the vacuum cleaner noise, the noise of the cafeteria at school is sometimes too much to handle, and if he misses the beginning of anything, whether it’s a show or a math lesson in class, he freaks out. He shakes many objects to see how they feel, he spins around in circles often, and he loves to throw himself against our sofa. We have an indoor trampoline in our basement and we finally got him his own swing set so he can get his ya-ya’s out outdoors. These are all ways for him to deal with his overloaded senses.
I bet you’ve got sensory issues but you just know how to deal with them. Do any of these sound familiar?
- Do you like heavy blankets on you when you sleep or just a light sheet?
- Do you mind wearing wool or is it soft cotton all the time?
- Does it bother you to walk in the grass barefoot?
- Can you use an electric toothbrush or is it too intense?
- Does it drive you nuts when you’re late to anything? (This is me!!!)
- Tags in your shirts – you can deal or they gotta go!
One way or another, you deal with these everyday nuisances and move on. My son can’t. And that’s what we work on everyday in his life.
Do you feel smarter? If you have any questions about autism and sensory processing disorder, you can check out these sites:
Of course, I’d be more than welcome to un-professionally answer any questions you may have or point you in the right direction.
By the way, my son reads at a first grade level and basically taught himself because when he couldn’t talk, he had to read the TV guide on the screen to point to what he wanted to watch. His favorite books are Bear Snores On by Karma Wilson and Corduroy by Don Freeman ~ he reads both flawlessly 
Thank you for “listening” to me today!
by Jon Scieszka and Lane Smith.
I LOVE Flotsam!
I’ve seen that one & I forgot about it! I will have to check that out for Jake!! Thanks!!!
Where is the Green Sheep becuase it makes my daughter laugh
+JMJ+
My favourite book from my own childhood is Harry’s Mom by an author I can’t remember. It’s about a boy whose mother died when he was very young and must ask the other adults in his life about their memories of her. I’m tearing up a little now, just remembering it . . .
Thank you for the giveaway, Kristin. =)
my favorite book is the sweet valley high
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl.
the napping house
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I loved the secret garden!
I loved The Twits!
Green Eggs and Ham
I really liked The Rainbow Fish when I was little. I think it was because of the pretty colors
Thanks for being part of the blog hop.
I don’t really remeber what it was called but it had 4 classic fairy tales in it. Red Riding Hood, Hansel & Gretel and two more which I can’t seem to remember. I would read this book over and over and over again!
Hello! Thanks for the giveaway!
My favourite is The Little Prince!
My favourite was Heidi by Johanna Spyri.
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My favourite picture book is Guess How Much I Love You, and otherwise I love The Enchanted Wood and sequels by Enid Blyton!
My favorite children’s book was Miss Piggy’s Guide to Life or anything Nancy Drew!
I love Shel Silverstein too as I think he is a gateway into poetry for kiddos.
Great question!
Thanks for being part of this imporant giveaway!
My favorite children’s books are any picture book by Nancy Tillman. So sweet! I usually cry when I read them to my son!
Thanks for being part of this hop! My favorite children’s book is The Velveteen Rabbit. My mom always used to read it to my sister & I.
I love the Sweet Valley High series:)
I love One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish.
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The 500 Hats of Bartholomew Cubbins. Thanks for hopping out for autism awareness.
charlie and the chocolate factory.
I always loved Go, Dog. Go! by PD Eastman. (I still want to attend that dog party in the tree, all these years later.)
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No More Monkeys Jumping on the Bed
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Hmm… I love can we save the tiger and bag in the wind. Plus all the Alison Lester books!
I really like the book If You Give a Mouse a Cookie, (Pig a Pancake, Moose a Muffin, etc.) The were such cute books. Thanks for the great giveaway and spreading awareness.
I remember The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales! But my fave childrens book is either a Dr Seuss (we have this VERY worn copy of Green Eggs and Ham), or Stella Luella’s Runaway Book. Thanks!
curious george!!
Froggy
The Hungry Caterpillar
Love You Forever
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My favorite children’s books are The Lorax and The Giving Tree.
The Little White Horse by Elizabeth Goudge
Mine was James And The Giant Peach.
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory:)
Thanks for this lovely giveaway!
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Thank you for sharing your story. My favorite book has always been The Giving Tree.
When I was a kid, I’d read The Hungry Caterpillar over and over and over again. It’s practically the only book I ever read. In fact, I’m pretty sure I’ve still got my (extremely battered) copy around here somewhere.
A book I loved while growing up was Dragon’s Milk, I can’t remember who it’s by but I read it quite a few times while growing up! Had to buy it a couple different times also since I went back and forth between my grandparents and dad’s home.
My favorite children’s book is The Hungry Caterpillar. Thanks!
I loved the Bobbsey Twins, my aunt had the whole collection and let myself and my sisters read them.
The Cat in the Hat
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I ain’t gonna paint no more
My favourite young children’s book (one I’ve had pretty much memorized since I was a toddler) is Where is the Bear? by Betty Hubka.
If I got into older children’s books there’d be no way I could choose just one.
Cat in the Hat by Dr Seuss.
Glad you particpating in this awesome giveaway.
Your son is adorable.
My favourite children’s book would be anything in the Franklin series by Paulette Bourgeois.
Mine was always Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland (I had the whole series with the poems and everything) I actually should reread it at some point.
Thanks for the giveaway and for telling us your experience!
My favorite was The Berenstain Bears! I had almost all of them until I gave them to my little brother! My favorite was Trick or Treat!
When I was growing up, I loved the Pokey Little Puppy
Green Eggs and Ham!
My favorite childrens book is The Enormous Crocodile by Roald Dahl. I love the vocabulary Dahl uses. It is fun to read aloud to my kids. Thanks for the giveaway!
Love You Forever by Robert Munsch
Little Red Hen, which is the first book my son read by himself at 3 years old.
My favorite children’s book is James and the Giant peach. I could still remember when I watch on TV.. Awesome…
Thank you for this Awesome Giveaway!
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I love Howl’s moving castle
Thank you for that giveaway!
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My favourite children’s book is the Enchanted Tree by Enid Blyton.
Thanks for the giveaway!
my son loves the thomas the train stories.
Little Woman was always a favourite of mine.
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Going on a Bear Hunt
One Fish, Two Fish,Red Fish, Blue Fish and
Where the Sidewalk Ends
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The Berenstain Bear’s B Book, my kids loved it and now my grandkids love it.
My favorite was Cinderella.
And your little boy is so cute! Thanks for sharing your story
All of Roald Dahl’s books!!
I happen to love Corduroy. My grandson loves Richard Scarry books.
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Roald Dhal’s Charlie and The Chocolate Factory! introduced me to the wonderous world of reading<3
Lilian @ A Novel Toybox
The Hungry Caterpillar was my favourite
Charlotte’s Web
The Narnia books – especially The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe
My favorite is Charlotte’s Web
I loved Beatrice and Ramona
Black Beauty!
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