This past saturday, we did the Autism Speaks walk in the area.? It was fun, and we enjoyed it.? Our team (which consisted of myself, Gage, mom and Sisser) raised $320.? Gage got a t-shirt, so did mom and Sisser.? It was more important to me that Gage get one than I get one.? He wore his t-shirt to school today.? Gage actually walked about half of it, too.? Which made me very proud.? He handled the crowd pretty well as well.? I’d like to repeat that experience next year and in years to come.? Perhaps with a larger group next time.
They had information booths set up.? One that interested me the most was the Toys R Us booth.? They had a list of toys that are considered outstanding for kids with Autism.? On the top 10 list was? 1 toy he already has (Kid K’Nex), 1 that I’ve been considering getting him (Candyland Castle)? and a digital camera, which I know he loves… I just didn’t know was actually helpful to him in anyway.? Apparently trains (which he also loves) are also very good for certain skill development.? Good stuff to know.
They had guys from the 501st Legion at the walk.? It was exceptionally cool.? I got a picture with Boba Fett.? I know, I’m such a dork.? Gage was inspecting a storm trooper, I think he was trying to figure out how to dismantle the armor.? It cracked me up.
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