Doctors appts, therapies, school meetings, diets, routines, thinking about what their futures hold are all a part of a day in the life of parents who happen to have kids with special needs.
Friday, April 1, is WEAR IT BLUE for Autism Day in recognition of Autism Awareness
Did you know ...
Autism now affects 1 in 110 children and 1 in 70 boys.
Autism prevalence figures are growing.
More children will be diagnosed with autism this year than with AIDS, diabetes & cancer combined.
Autism is the fastest-growing serious developmental disability in the U.S. Autism costs the nation over $35 billion per year, a figure expected to significantly increase in the next decade.
Autism receives less than 5% of the research funding of many less prevalent childhood diseases.
Boys are four times more likely than girls to have autism.
There is no medical detection or cure for autism.
This is JUST AN EXAMPLE of the many illnesses and disorders that children face here in the Montgomery area.
How can you help?
1. Pray for people to surround the families and support them through this long journey.
2. Pray for better medical resources to come to Montgomery. Most families have to travel to Birmingham or other cities to get the specified treatment their child needs.
3. Pray for churches to step up and be aware of kids with special needs and the special resources that they need in church.
4. Pray for parents to make the intentional effort to care for themselves s o that they can better care for their kids.
There is an opportunity for churches and individuals to come together this Friday night, April 1, and attend/volunteer at the Miracle League Opening Season Banquet. They need volunteer buddies, servers and others to help make this night special for the families and team members. You can contact Beth Ames at bucky280@gmail.com or call her 396-7773/462-6316
Jesus said: 'When you welcome one of these children because of me, you welcome me.' Matthew 18:5
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