World Autism Awareness Day is April 2.
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That's when Son noticed a Samsung Galaxy S8 phone on the ground about a block away from home. In great condition. Wet. Almost out of power. Still operational in spite of being out in the rain. Better yet, UNLOCKED. It belonged to someone named Simon. He and family live in our subdivision.
We had seen Simon before while he also took his early morning walks. Tall, well-formed, early 20s (?) with a full head of dark hair He was an odd one: loudly jabbering unto his phone, running in fits and starts, chasing Geese, sitting on a swing at the community playground, yelling at no one in particular. He could also walk by sullenly, silently.
Our phone conversation with his Grandma confirmed Simon's Autism, and yes, he loses a lot of things (no wonder the phone was unlocked). They had gone out last night with flashlights to try to find the Samsung. It used to have a tracker, but Simon did not like it. The Phone's replacement cost would have been $200, even with insurance. Her thanks were heartfelt.
Simon was again out on a walk when son dropped off the S8 phone at his home. Sigh. I can imagine this lost-phone instance re-occurring. What's worse, there is no certain answer to the question of what the future holds for Simon.
BTW, autism affects 4x more boys than girls. As far as I am aware, there is not one nor even two cures or answers. I hope "experts" continue to aim at finding the top 5 main causes.
Suggestions: As a Mom, I can control what I ingest from day 1 of a pregnancy. Definitely no alcohol or illegal drugs. Lots of pure water, fresh veggies and fruits (organic, if possible). Stay away from all manner of sugar and pop. I would very definitely do an exhaustive research on the effects of the M M R vaccine - do lots of reading on this subject. Remember: Medical experts do not know it all. Do what is best for you, hubby and the rest of the family.
Our phone conversation with his Grandma confirmed Simon's Autism, and yes, he loses a lot of things (no wonder the phone was unlocked). They had gone out last night with flashlights to try to find the Samsung. It used to have a tracker, but Simon did not like it. The Phone's replacement cost would have been $200, even with insurance. Her thanks were heartfelt.
Simon was again out on a walk when son dropped off the S8 phone at his home. Sigh. I can imagine this lost-phone instance re-occurring. What's worse, there is no certain answer to the question of what the future holds for Simon.
Suggestions: As a Mom, I can control what I ingest from day 1 of a pregnancy. Definitely no alcohol or illegal drugs. Lots of pure water, fresh veggies and fruits (organic, if possible). Stay away from all manner of sugar and pop. I would very definitely do an exhaustive research on the effects of the M M R vaccine - do lots of reading on this subject. Remember: Medical experts do not know it all. Do what is best for you, hubby and the rest of the family.
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a broad term used to describe a group of neurodevelopmental disorders.These disorders are characterized by problems with communication and social interaction. People with ASD often demonstrate restricted, repetitive, and stereotyped interests or patterns of behavior. - healthline.com
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because thou hast rejected knowledge...
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