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“How Team Supreme and Creator Joshua Leonard Helped Build My Son’s Confidence & Be Proud of His Autism Diagnosis”
When I first saw Zeek and learned about Team Supreme, it came right on time for me personally. Raising a little black boy with Autism at a time when I didn’t see or hear many positive things about Autism, Zeek represented something far more than a character of a cartoon concept. Not only was Zeek the first black character with Autism that we ever saw, but he was the first character that Jaiden ever saw himself in.
The Diagnosis (April 17, 2019)
I thought the answer to my prayers would come in the form of a relationship, or after losing a substantial amount of weight, but instead it came in the way I least expected it- becoming a mother to a child with Autism...
#ChangeTheReply: Speaking About Autism & Suggestions For Better Replies (May 30, 2019)
A few weeks ago, I made a post, and on one side was a pic of Jaiden and I, and on the other side was a list of hurtful replies I’ve gotten when I told people that Jaiden has Autism. Along with that post, I created the hashtag #ChangeTheReply, as a way to encourage and invite others in the Autism Community to share...
Having “The (Autism) Talk” With My Son (June 7, 2019)
Recently, I had “The Talk” with Jaiden, and told him that he had Autism. I originally wanted to wait until he was a little older, but my gut told me that I needed to have the conversation with him before Autism Awareness Month of this year (which was in April). I knew that as he’s getting older...
Our At-Home Award Ceremony (June 21, 2019)
This school year has been full of ups and downs for Jaiden, but he came out on top. I am so proud of him and all that he has accomplished. I am proud of his drive, love of learning, and how hard he’s worked...So I decided I wanted to have an Award Ceremony for him at home.