ASD KC (Autism Spectrum Disorders - Kansas City) : Missouri

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Wednesday, April 30, 2014

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.

Tuesday, April 22, 2014

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