Hi all you may have noticed over the past few months I have been talking a lot about Calum Courtney, the very talented 10 year old autistic singer from the U.K. Last night I heard he had made it onto Britain’s Got talent and after watching his performance felt a sense of pride. He actually got a full standing ovation and received the loudest applause I have ever heard for his amazing performance. I don’t know about you, however, I can’t wait to hear how he goes in the next round. If like me you were unable to watch the performance live you can find it on youtube at the following link. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V-uBxwLlZac&feature=youtu.be
Good luck Calum from all of us here
Bryce Pace
Autism Advocate, Blogger, Speaker
Today is a day of Celebration for the autism community, it is the day where we show the world our strength and our pride in being different. On this day 11 years ago, the United Nations designated April 2nd as World Autism Awareness Day, however, today should not just be about raising awareness of autism, it should also be about a celebration of being different and raising acceptance. It should be a day where we can walk the streets proud of being on the spectrum. So, let’s do just that; let’s walk the streets and let people know that we are autistic and proud, that we are not sick or disabled, that we just have different abilities and are just like everyone else with a few quirks added into the mix. Today is our day so let’s get together and celebrate being unique and not part of the boring neurotypical community. There are many celebrations on today, and I encourage you to participate in an event near you whether that be a walk, by attending a sensory friendly screening of the Spectrospective film at a village cinema or just catching up with friends. Today is World Autism Awareness Day so let’s celebrate being different and let people know that we are autistic and proud.
Happy Autism Awareness Day
Bryce Pace
Autism Advocate, Blogger, Speaker
Autism; what comes to your mind when you see this word? Disability, disadvantaged or someone without a voice? I don’t know about you however, none of these words come to mind when I see or hear the word autism. April is world autism awareness month which should be a time of celebration, a time where we should not be afraid to tell people that we are on the autism spectrum, however I know for a fact that this will not be the case for many. The stigma that surrounds the autism community is what prevents us as a community to live a normal, happy and safe life. This same stigma is the reason the majority of us on the autism spectrum have hidden our diagnosis from educators, employers and even our closest of friend’s. This stigma is the reason I and many others speak up and tell our stories as we have had enough.
This month let’s celebrate being different and show the world that we are no longer afraid of this stigma that has controlled our lives for too long. Let’s celebrate by gathering together and participating in one or more of the many events being held this month and show the world what it truly means to be autistic.
Happy Autism Awareness Month
Bryce Pace
Autism Advocate, Blogger, Speaker