Autism - Day by Day: The Sandwich Generation

Juggeling all the responsibilities is what women of the sandwhich generation must do best. You are modeling wonderful behavior to your children. They can see that your love for your mother is so powerful. Responsibilities are second nature and not always a burden. Good for you!

April is autism awareness month. Government statistics suggest prevelance rate increasing 10-17% annually. One in every 110 children today are diagnosed on the autism spectrum. Boys are diagnosed three to four times more frequently. Public awareness has improved greatly over the recent years. More funding is applied to research for treatments, causes and cure. More people "understand" when my child demonstrates one of his many inappropriate behaviors in public. However, so much more needs to be accomplished. Through knowledge we can gain understanding and go beyond tolerance to compassion & acceptance.