Recently, I have witnessed the treatment of autistic children by adults in a disgusting way. I can't go into the details, but my children were targets. I am a nonprofit author dedicated to improving the lives of families with special needs children and creating autism awareness. It isn't okay for a child to be treated terribly by an adult for no reason because of their disability. You can't reason with people like this; all I can do is write how I feel as a writer representing parents with kids who have special needs. To adults who think it is okay to ridicule kids with disabilities verbally, you don't have a clue what it's truly like to have a child with special needs. The sleepless nights, the depression, the meltdowns, the numerous medical appointments, the emotional stress that you, as a parent, carry in your heart as you fight to help your child navigate this cruel world. Second, parents of children with special needs are heroes. Yes, that's right, heroes. If you ask their children, you'll see how hard they fight for them. When confronting parents who have bullied their child with special needs, their first reaction is denial and blaming your own child for the bullying incident, even if you have proof. So, what are you as a mom who has seen your child being treated terribly by other kids? You fight! Not physically—indeed, you should stand up to the parent and try to stay calm as you discuss the issue. But, for me, nine times out of ten, it doesn't work.
So, what's next? You find a network of moms who understand what you're going through. You share stories, laugh, cry, but most of all, you connect to the global community where you know you're understood through online special needs groups. Third, please read my work. If finances are an issue, which they are for me, message me, and I would be happy to share FREE e-copies with other parents of kids with special needs. I am a mother who is a practicing Christian and takes her faith seriously. I'm not writing for money, fame, or book sales—NO! I create my work to show kids with ASD that they are unique, special, and possess their own amazing gifts, whether it's art, music, or being good at mathematics. The reason I started writing in the first place was to highlight the need for a change in how adults view and behave toward kids with disabilities. Their behaviour is seen by their own children, who think it is okay to do the same. I started a private group for moms of children with special needs to be able to discuss their experiences openly and gain emotional support.
Please join my group, designed for parents of special needs children and not book marketers. https://www.facebook.com/groups/1803505657124738
The aim of this group is for parents of kids with disabilities to know they are doing a fantastic job and to get emotional support from me and other Moms. I don't like the term author. I am a Christian mom who wants to promote Autism awareness through my work and, most importantly, share my Faith and how God has helped my family. How can you help? Share my work and my posts on your own social media network. My favourite quote from The Crazy Mother's Guide To Raising Exceptional Children is this!
"Let's face it: mums must be as resourceful and adaptable as Swiss Army knives: multiple tools in one! We must wear many hats in the family home: chef, nurse, therapist, cleaner, grocery shopper, partner, and attentive mother to our children. There is even an expectation for modern mothers to work a job or financially contribute to the family in some way. It is exhausting, and that is where my faith in Jesus Christ comes into play. I am not ashamed to talk about my faith; it is why I am still alive. "
Hebdon, Sonia. The Crazy Mother’s Guide to Raising Exceptional Children. 2025, p. 45.
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