If a man does not keep pace with his companions, perhaps it is because he hears a different drummer. Let him step to the music he hears, however measured or far away.

- Henry David Thoreau (1817-1862)

There is something missing in the lives of families touched by Autism; it’s a sense of belonging, being somewhere where your child isn't the only one standing on the outer not knowing how to join in, being somewhere where you aren't always on the edge of your seat praying the odd behaviour won’t be noticed.

Being somewhere where you can actually join in on a conversation rather than just listening to all the milestones other children are making and holding back tears.

Talking to someone who knows what it is like to see every child run out of a classroom holding an invitation to another party whilst your child walks out empty handed.

This is my example along Autism Rd, but as well as those sad times we have had the most amazing times, such appreciation for the little things certainly makes up for a lot of the bad.

Autism Awareness Walk

An Autism Awareness Walk's being held in Geelong on Sunday April 1. It's part of World Autism Awareness Day, with the walk starting from the Carousel on the waterfront at 3pm. To show your support Brandon and Indie would love to see you there!