a D.A.Y. Like Yours

01/28/2013

We've been a little quiet in the last two months...getting through the holidays was a busy time for the family, but many things have progressed for Day.

Updates coming soon.

12/10/2012

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12/04/2012

Happy Holidays Everyone!

From now til Christmas, a D.A.Y. Like Yours is selling "I'm Not Different * I'm Me" T-shirts for $10.

Message us for details!!

11/13/2012

The Holidays are fast approaching. Things move faster, schedules change, large crowds while shopping, holiday parties, family gatherings, bright lights, different smelling foods and so much more for a child with Autism to adjust and adapt to.

Life is already hectic, but what's it like for that family who has a child with Autism? Children with Autism tend to be very picky eaters, so holiday foods won't satisfy them the way we look forward to them. Loud crowds and noises overwhelm some children with Autism, so how do they get the holiday shopping done and participate in holiday parties? Normal routine is disturbed with Thanksgiving and Christmas celebrations. How does a family help their child adjust and adapt to all the things that will be going on around them?

For us, it took much time and effort to get D.A.Y. adjusted to all the commotion that surrounds the holidays. He has ventured out from only eating chicken nuggets at Thanksgiving, to requesting mac & cheese and sweet potato pie ONLY! He has learned to tune out the large crowds only focusing on all the pretty decorations and Christmas music. In fact, this is D.A.Y.'s absolute favorite time of the year.

It's 2012, and D.A.Y. wants to walk from house to house singing Christmas Carols and hopes families give him hot chocolate. He has fallen completely in love with the idea of this holiday season and wishes to do any and everything that a traditional family would do this time of the year.

In this time of Thanksgiving, we are so very thankful that D.A.Y. is a child with such perseverance to be who his heart desires.

10/29/2012

Welcome to our newest "Likers" we met through the Walk Now event. Thanks so much for taking the time to get to know us!!

10/29/2012

10/29/2012

a D.A.Y. Like Yours first appearance to the public was a success. We met so many individuals with stories to share. We met so many children that were like D.A.Y. Saw the promise, the hope and the future for him in other children.

Everyone loved the idea of the book series. Everyone loved the shirts and wristbands. The message is out there and it's only going to grow.

A special thanks to everyone who showed up, helped out, or walked for a D.A.Y. Your presence meant the world.

Autism Speaks is a great organization that hosts these events all year long. Thanks to them for heading the movements to bring awareness.

Now, back to writing that book!

10/26/2012

Tomorrow is the big day!

a D.A.Y. Like Yours will participate in it's first event!

2012 Carolinas Walk Now for Autism Speaks

Date: Saturday, October 27, 2012
Location: Zmax Dragway across from Charlotte Motor Speedway
Time: Register between 9-9:30 am. Walk starts: 10 am
*Resource Fair, Children's activities, Food and Beverages*

a D.A.Y. will have a booth at the Resource Fair from
8:30 am - 12:00 pm.

Come check us out! Bring your family, bring your friends. Help promote awareness for these individuals who struggle with things most of us take for granted.

We look forward to seeing you there!!

www.adaylikeyours.com

10/25/2012

I love this show..and this is one of the reasons why. This character has Asperger's, which is on the Autism Spectrum. This moment is so accurate at allowing people to see a glimpse into Autism. It brought tears to my eyes because even though he's just a character, there are many kids like him.

Max explains why his Asperger's will help him be an excellent student body president.

10/24/2012

I've been drawn to speak on the struggles today. I've been drawn to say it's not easy at all. Most of us parents smile in your face as you pat our child on the back. We smile as you all tell us how sweet our child is, how well-liked they are. However, at the end of the day...your words don't measure up to the overwhelming fear that this child with such amazing talents and a warm heart; this child will get left behind. This child will become a statistic that just gets passed along because he is labeled 'special'.

a D.A.Y. Like Yours meaning, like you...I too have a child affected by Autism. I too, face daily challenges regarding my child's education, emotional stability, social growth and just regular child rearing.

D.A.Y. is Autistic. He struggles, I cry. He triumphs, I cry. Raising a child is no easy feat; and here we are raising one with some special needs.

I get down sometimes; I see D.A.Y. get overwhelmed. I'm not mad at the cards we were dealt, but I have many moments when I have no idea what to do. We see goals and have no idea how to reach them. We see other kids his age and have no idea how to get him on their level. I watch him stare at the paper and my heart just screams on the inside, "Do something, Mom!"

His triumphs mean the world to us, but it's one day at a time. Constantly consumed by the thoughts of 'how'. How is this going to turn out? How is he going to succeed? How do I know what we are doing is the right thing? How do we make sure the world/life doesn't overlook him or pass him by?

My goal is that D.A.Y. gets a chance at every opportunity the next child gets. D.A.Y. isn't different, he's just D.A.Y.

10/24/2012

Check him out! Little man sporting his "I'm Not Different * I'm Me" gear!


www.adaylikeyours.com

10/23/2012

We reached 100 "Likes" YAAAAAAY!!!

So, here is the deal. In honor and appreciation for reaching 100 "Likes" it's CONTEST TIME!!

Act fast!
First person with the correct answer will win a FREE T-SHIRT!!

Name this person and what they created:

This person created the second most popular video game franchise in the world. As a child, nicknamed 'Dr. Bug' because of the fascination with bugs. This person was diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome (a form of high-functioning Autism...which is the same diagnosis as D.A.Y.)

Who is it? What is their name and what did they create?

GOOD LUCK!!