Erika and I have been friends for many years now and we can thank our children for bringing us together. I have found this to be the rule and not the exception of families with kids who have special needs. My son is autistic and he has been the glue that has bonded me to so many wonderful people. He has been my inspiration to share the wonderful things I have learned by being his Dad. It is no exaggeration to say that he has changed people's lives.
Erika's daughter has Down Syndrome. Atara has filled her family’s life with so many loving people. Erika is a therapeutic recreation specialist (Erika will explain it to you in one of her future blogs) and she can thank her daughter for the motivation to practice in this field.
Our children have brought Léa into our lives. Her compassion and curiosity about the world of special needs has sparked her unique insight. Lea's business expertise and e-savvy training bonds all three of us together on our mission to connect people.
Our children bring out the best in us and in others. They open our minds, inspire us to be better people and help us to see the world with new eyes.
Join us as we build better relationships between all those interested in special needs.
Jason Goldsmith is the founder of Big Blue Hug which raises awareness with its story telling art. Jason consults with schools and treatment centres to help them improve communication with communication-challenged children.
In addition to being the proud father of an autistic boy, Jason Goldsmith runs the Picture Talking Early Intervention Program at the Donald Berman YALDEI Developmental Centre and celebrates autism through the Big Blue Hug Art Project.
Visit www.thebigbluehug.com to learn more about Big Blue Hug art and about PictureTalking intervention and workshops.
2 comments:
amazing i am so proud to know you
Jason - very, very cool.
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