How to Truly Celebrate Your Child This Autism Acceptance Month
They said your child couldn’t learn like others. They told you to look for alternative centers. But deep down, you know your child is special. Not just because of autism, but because of who they are.
And now, it’s Autism Acceptance Month. Everyone is posting gold ribbons. Sharing facts. Lighting up buildings.
But you want to do something real. Something that honors your child.
But the truth is, you don’t need the world’s permission to celebrate your child. You don’t need a big campaign. You only need a shift in how you see progress.
As a parent you feel left out during Autism Awareness Month. You see the stories online. Children speaking, performing, succeeding. You may wonder, “Why isn’t that my child?”
Yes, it’s natural to think that way but comparison can steal your joy. But your child’s journey is not late. It’s just different.
You might have cried, doubts, but you can also witness a breakthrough.
Like Leila and her son Omar, from The MENA region. At age four, Omar couldn’t sit for more than a few minutes. Meltdowns were part of every day. At the majlis, at family gatherings, even at home, Leila felt the stares and the silent judgment.
Someone told her, “Maybe just keep him at home.” But Leila refused.Leila created simple routines after Fajr. She used his favorite nasheeds to calm him.
She celebrated every peaceful moment, even two quiet minutes during Qur’an time. Then, one quiet afternoon, Omar came and sat beside her. He didn’t speak.
But he gently placed her hand on the book she was reading. That was his way of saying, “Mama, I’m ready.”
Today, Omar is learning to read Arabic slowly. He still flaps his hands when excited.But now, the family calls it his happy dance.
And Leila? She says that moment on the floor, his hand on hers was the beginning of everything. When you see your children differently, you will celebrate them differently.
These are ways you can truly celebrate your child this month.
- Start a “Wins” Journal – Write one thing your child did today that made you proud. Big or small. It could be a smile, eye contact, or a full meal.
- Learn Together – Read and learn one new thing with your children. Let them ask questions, be curious together.
- Speak about Life – Tell your child what you love about them. Be specific, be sincere, every day this month.
- Create a Celebration Ritual – It can be as simple as baking together. Lighting a candle. Saying a prayer of gratitude.
If it feels right, you can share your child’s progress in your community not for praise but to motivate other parents who might be struggling.
Don’t wait for the world to celebrate your child. Do it now. Do it daily. You are their loudest cheerleader and their super hero
This Autism Acceptance Month is special. It’s about love. And your child deserves to be loved.
I encourage you to make this month a reminder that your child is not only accepted, but loved by you. Moreso by the world he’s slowly beginning to shine in.
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©Prof. Sherley Louis
