(NewsNation) — Tuesday is Autism Consciousness Day, which goals to assist create a world the place autistic people are absolutely supported and celebrated, based on Autism Speaks.
Andrew Brundidge, the oldest of three siblings with autism, informed NewsNation’s “Morning in America” that he wrote “Andrew Does His Dance” to unfold consciousness about methods to react when encountering individuals with autism.
“(The e-book) is made to unfold extra consciousness about what it’s like having siblings and members of the family with autism, so extra individuals can concentrate on methods to correctly react or what to do once they encounter individuals with autism, ” the 17-year-old mentioned.
Sheletta Brundidge, Andrew’s mom, mentioned when she went locations there was “no place for my youngsters,” which impressed her to turn into an advocate for autism.
“Now we have turn into advocates, in order that not simply my household and my youngsters can have entry, however all households who’ve youngsters with autism can get the data, the instruments and the assets that they want,” she mentioned.
Sheletta Brundidge added she’s written books about all three of her youngsters on the spectrum to boost consciousness, however didn’t plan on doing a e-book about Andrew.
“I mentioned Andrew doesn’t want a e-book; he doesn’t have autism. Andrew informed me, he mentioned, ‘Mother, you have been so involved concerning the youngsters who can not discuss, you forgot concerning the one who might,’” she mentioned. “I mentioned son, you’re gonna get a e-book, however you’re gonna write it, and I’m so pleased with this e-book.”
The again cowl of “Andrew Does His Dance” options recommendations on methods to assist youngsters who’ve particular wants siblings, which is written by LaTonya Land, an elementary college counselor.
“These books — Andrew’s books — are all about elevating consciousness, creating acceptance, and ensuring youngsters with autism have a voice, and people who have siblings with Autism now, may have one too,” Sheletta Brundidge mentioned.