Autism Awareness Hawaii

Thank you to everyone who bought my hand made products and prints to help raise money for Autism Awareness Month!! It was so nice to meet you all and talk to those who shared their own stories. It was fun and I would love to do it again.

This Saturday at Mapunapuna Ben Franklin, I will be selling handmade items and photograph prints to help raise money for families of children with autism. Please come visit and support the cause.

Treatments and therapies of Children with Autism can cost families $100,000 and more a year. Medical insurance in the state of Hawaii does not cover many of the treatments and therapies needed. Most parents also find them selves fighting the education system to get their children proper serves and end up at due process court.
Any money raised is a step closer in helping the families help their children. I hope that many of you will come join me in helping these families!!

Also www.snowpeadesigns.com is donating 10% of all proceeds to help as well.

Aloha,
Sara

I am starting a support group in the Honolulu area. Either at my home or near by facilities. If anyone wants to join us please email me.

Thanks!

So there is a song called "Accidents Happen" from Elmo's Potty Time. One morning last week, Hekili stepped on our little Asian floor table. The leg broke and he came to me and was upset. I told him it was ok that accident's happen. He then responded "and it's ok. It's not a crime". He used the lines from the song to let me know that he understood the situation and that I was not upset with him. Gotta love it!!

amazing
Originally uploaded by Sara J. Smalley

Journaling reads ...

Most people do not realize how amazing it is to see this. A simple holding of hands. I asked you to take photos with your sister you said “no”. As soon as she leaned over and looked at you, you took her hand. This along with what you did in the car this morning was amazing. You asked for a napkin I thought it was for you. I gave you a tissue and watched as you tried to wipe Nohi’s runny nose. I feel like little by little you are coming through . You amaze me. I love you Hekili.

Ana on ABA II
Originally uploaded by Sara J. Smalley

Ana is giving the training for our skills trainers. It was very informative and really well presented. She gave great examples and really helped us to see the visual picture presented.

The Students!! The Skills Trainers
Originally uploaded by Sara J. Smalley

some of the st's at our monthly ABA/VB training.

I have always worked with Hekili and now I am getting the technical training. The same training that all the other skills trainers are getting. It feels so good to understand all the technical jargon. I feel so accomplished.