You may be aware of the furore that has come to be as a result of the utterly offensive recent tweets by rapper 50 cent. Or you may not be aware of them. If you don’t know about them, I am sorry to put this in your headspace but it needs to be done.
To his 6 million twitter followers, 50 cent tweeted “yeah I just saw your picture fool you look autistic” and this “I don’t want no special ed kids on my timeline follow someone else”. Charming isn’t it? Heartbreaking isn’t it?
In response, this blog has started up. Parents are sharing what “autistic looks like” for them, in their lives, their homes, their kids. Go and check it out. We must not let “autistic” become a word of abuse, of hatred.
I love this site. I love what we are creating here. I love that we can help families living with autism, however it looks, to build connections, forge community and strengthen our voices.
So, today I am sharing a little more of me and my family with you.
This is the Batsman. He has autism. He is deeply loved and cherished.
This is what autistic looks like.
Birth
1st birthday
2nd birthday
3rd birthday
4th birthday
5th birthday
Today
Love you more than words could ever express my boy.
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autism looks pretty good to me! And autism’s Mum looks like a pretty special lady. Keep up the good work
To my new found friend, these photos are so beautiful because of the people in them. No labels or descriptors required – just good hearts. Thank you for sharing x
It looks lovely from here.
He is divine Suz – you have every right to be a super proud mum xx
Such a beautiful and extremely lucky boy….to have a mum like you!
What a divine, delightful little boy.
There are no words to describe the disgusting behaviour of that stupid rapper.
Your boy is beautiful, you must be a very proud Mama.