Something a little different from me today. April is Autism...

Something a little different from me today.  

April is Autism Awareness month, and as the mama of a child with autism, it's an issue I tangle with every day.  Autism is a complicated issue.  Some people with autism learn to navigate or even thrive in a world where they think and process differently from others.  Some make magnificent contributions to our world.  Some struggle to cope with the noise and light and textures of everyday environments.

My favorite commentary on autism - "when you've met one person with autism, you've met one person with autism".

So what better way to understand a complicated issue than with a story?  I'm participating in the Autism Awareness Giveaway Hop.  You can win a copy of your choice of the following:

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time
The Speed of Dark
Marcelo in the Real World
House Rules: A Novel

To enter, visit Four Stars and Up's Facebook page and leave a comment on the giveaway thread.  The winner will be picked Friday morning at 8am PT.