New Items Added

The new addition the to KBAF family 

Puzzling Playthings is open and in full swing! 

We have started filling the shop with items that are great conversation starters to help spread the word about how Autism Spectrum Disorders impacts your life. 

Create a special gift for your loved one with this completely customize-able and personalized Austism Awareness Superhero Doll. Be sure to include eye, hair, skin, cape, and suit colors in note to seller during check out.  

Gender

Boy Girl Option 3

This listing is for one heart shaped felt puzzle. This puzzle measures approx. 9" x 9" and has 10 pieces.Constructed of 2 layers of eco felt, 1 lay eco foam, 1 layer of HnB, and 1 layer of cotton fabric. 

Color

Rainbow $10.00 USD RB Limited Edition $11.00 USD

Show your support for those affected by ASD with this EXCLUSIVE Autism Awareness Bracelet. 

Embellishment

Puzzle Piece Heart Ribbon

Use this ASD KC to spread the work about bringing our community together for 

Awareness and ACCEPTANCE!

LOVE the ASD KC key chain but not local to KC?? Then this is the perfect item for you to use as to show everyone that you LOVE someone with Autism.

This personalized felt Awareness Ribbon is perfect for fundraising, walk, runs, bags, purses, etc. 

Please add up to 7 letters for personalization in note to seller during check out. 

Every Little Bit HELPS!

ASD KC is just in the infancy stage of becoming a non-profit. Right now I am working a small group of friends to provide information to those in the Kansas City area affected by Autism Spectrum Disorders with information on activities in the area that would be appropriate for children with sensory processing disorders. We have also been working diligently to provide a better understanding of the all encompassing Autism Spectrum to the general public. Yes, to help promote awareness but more importantly to ACCEPTANCE!
As we grow, ASD KC plans to partner with other organizations, that have already expressed interest, to develop more activities that offer safeguards for those with sensory processing issues, as well as refining existing activities to make them available to all community members.
Won't you help ASD KC in our efforts to provide ACCEPTANCE for all those in the Kansas City metro regardless of need?

Our T-Shirt Campaign Runs from April 22-May 6th
Our goal is to sell 25 or more t-shirts which will help us on our way to getting non-profit status.
You can order yours here.

( http://inktothepeople.com/marketplace/ink-detail/22053 ) 

You can also order any of our Autism Awareness Items available through Puzzling Playthings. 

And we are also taking donations if you would you like to help ASD KC advocate, provide education to help raise awareness and ACCEPTANCE, and work with our community to bring more activities to the area for those affected by Autism you can do so by clicking the "DONATE" button below. 

EVERY LITTLE BIT HELPS! 

Thank you so much for your consideration! 

PACK the K on Autism Awareness Day

Since I started ASD KC, one of the things I find most comforting is knowing that I am not alone. I have joined countless online groups for parents of children with autism. I have called numerous businesses around the metro looking for activities and places for our children to go to feel comfortable and accepted. I have read literally thousands of articles about ASD.
I enjoy knowing that there are other parents out there that know what it is like to make 15 cheese sandwiches. I am delighted that there are others that provide the 'mommy blanket' when necessary. I feel inspired and motivated when I talk with local businesses that want to help but don't know where to begin. But mostly, that feeling of loneliness and seclusion that often fills the pit of my stomach is diminishing and being replaced with HOPE.
A hope that one day all of the '1 in 68s' will no longer be a number but someone's friend. A hope that inclusion will not only become an epidemic but a way of life. A hope for the future; my '1 in 68s' future.
As I try to navigate the legal world working towards making my dream of ASD KC a non-profit reality I take comfort in knowing that there are others out doing the exact same thing in their communities. I am seeking out more support, more friends, more people that only make cheese sandwiches and preform the 'mommy blanket.'
On May 4th, I am heading to Kauffman Stadium to show support and solidarity to all the other '1 in 68' parents in the metro. I am going to make friends, tell stories, to hug, cry, and laugh. I am going to to show my appreciation for the Kansas City Royals Organization for putting on Autism Day at the K! And maybe I will watch a little baseball too!
So, come join me! Come pack the K! Come make friends and share stories. Come give your '1 in 68' a  name and a face!

 1 IN 68   LAWSON age 4

 1 IN 68   LOGAN age 6

Need tickets? Grab them here.

See you at the K!

May 4, 2014

@ 1:10 pm

as the Royals take on the Detroit Tigers

&  RAISE Awareness and 

ACCEPTANCE for Autism 

ASD KC KEY FOB FUNDRAISER

ASD KC key chains to help raise funds for 

AUTISM

awareness & ACCEPTANCE! 

$7.50 (shipped)

If you would like to order one please click BUY NOW 

below! 

THANKS friends!

A Whole New World

And this friends is the mission of ASD KC! Working together with our communities to create "A WHOLE NEW WORLD" for our special children! An educated world full of hope, promise and acceptance!‪#‎educateeveryone‬ ‪#‎helphope‬ ‪#‎promotepromise‬ ‪#‎advocateforacceptance‬ ‪#‎createawholenewworld‬

Autism Day At the K

Are you going to Autism Awareness Day at Kauffman Stadium?

WE ARE!!!

Come on out and introduce yourself! I would LOVE to meet you and hear your story! 

I even had a special shirt made so I will be easier to find! 

Don't have tickets yet or want more information?

http://kansascity.royals.mlb.com/kc/ticketing/group_offer.jsp?loc=autismspeaks

I have a child with Autism...

I guess that is really a trick question. Even though there are 7 pictures it is only 4 children and ALL 4 are affected by ASD. 

#1- Is Gifted

#2- Neurotypical

#3- HFA, OCD, Anxiety

#4- Moderate Autistic (non-verbal until age 3)

Autism is so much more than what is portrayed on TV and the media. The spectrum is vast and all encompassing. 

As a parent of Autistic children there are days that I would like to shake the crap out of people for saying hurtful, judgmental things. Or for staring at me with looks that would make Cujo cry. I know what they are thinking, I know what they are saying under their breath, and I know what they post on fb hiding behind their computer screens. 

It hurts. I want cry. I want to whip my purse across their faces.

BUT MORE THAN THAT I WANT TO THROW EVERY PIECE OF KNOWLEDGE I HAVE ABOUT ASD AT THEM! EVERY.STINKIN.PIECE!!!

If I do not become an ASD advocate who will? Who will stand up for them when they cannot

stand up for themselves? Who will teach the neurotypical kids that ASD is not weird or creepy?

Yesterday, a friend of mine posted to fb that he had been to a big box store where he observed a parent ignoring his child while the child was having a meltdown. My friend was less than impressed with the bad parenting he observed. 

I GET IT! It is uncomfortable to be out in public and see a child screaming and acting like a brat! NO ONE wants to hear a child scream, including the parent. SO, I took that moment and commented letting him know that it is quite possible the child is Autistic and to think before judging. 

WHAT HAPPENED NEXT FLOORED ME! 

The 'floored me' comment was not my friend's but some he knows. Here is my question...

How does he/she know that most of these episodes are from bad parenting? 

It would seem from the comment that he/she has had their child meltdown in a store before, where is the compassion for other parents?

Does he/she actually think that ANY ASD behavior is preventable or predictable?

AND does he/she really think that because I know it is possible (high likely) for my child to have a meltdown while in public that I should forever keep them home so I am not disrespectful to the general public?

I mean really! What parent is proud when their child (ASD or Neurotypical) has a meltdown while in public? How many of them think "HEY, I am going to disrespect my community today and let my child tantrum while I sit and do nothing. 

I would love to say ALL but that would not be true, I am sure, but I guarantee it is the vast majority! I guess I am just surprised at how quickly we judge other parents. 

We HAVE to educate and raise awareness for ASD but more importantly

WE MUST TEACH

ACCEPTANCE! 

Do you agree?

Weigh in at www.facebook.com/asdkc