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Pamela Bryson-Weaver continued the
interview.
She talked about how she is able to use her journey to offer
help to others.
Pamela explained, “Since children
with special needs are close to my heart, I became an author, speaker and
activist for these children. I spent my entire professional career working with
clients who had special needs, including Autism Spectrum Disorders. As past
president of the Autism Society in New Brunswick, Canada, my activism has
allowed me to work with members of Parliament and other parents. Because of our
combined efforts, all children diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder
in New Brunswick, Canada, receive $20,000 a year for treatment. I
served as the Director of Pee Wee Active Living, formally Junior Special
Olympics, a program I began in Hanwell. I also produced and promoted—through
Canada’s largest woman’s’ league—a resolution on autism that was presented
locally, provincially, and nationally, and was passed nationally in Canada in
2004.”
Pamela’s experience is valuable to
others.
She shared, “My experience as a
mother, wife and professional in the autism world helped me gain valuable
insights into these mysterious disorders. I journaled for twelve years, writing
about my journey as a parent of special needs, mostly focusing on my struggles
with autism and what I was feeling. I learned many strategies that worked for
my son and discovered many blessings along the way as well. One of these
blessing is how I was able to help others because of these hardships. My
journal developed into a book, Living autism day.by.day: Daily
reflections and Strategies to Give You Hope and Courage. I wrote the
book I wished someone would have handed me as advice when my youngest son was
diagnosed with autism over 14 years ago. My book is one I wished I had had to
give to my parents, my friends, family members, as well as professionals.”
She discussed her writings, “My
book, Living autism day.by.day: Daily reflections and Strategies to Give You
Hope and Courage is meant to inspire and help families dealing with this
very difficult disorder. From a parent’s perspective Living autism
day.by.day is an indispensable, comforting reference book, full of
insights. It is a must-have easily-digestible, inspirational guide book for
parents, caregivers, family members and friends who do not understand the whole
world of autism spectrum disorders yet suddenly find it a huge part of their
life. Learn more about the book at my website: www.LivingAutismNow.com. I developed the web site so that parents can save time
and money when searching for trusted autism service providers. It also lets
parents and others share and rate their experiences – all for FREE.”
God is in Pamela’s world.
She elaborated, “It was many months
before I found a way to deal with the impact of the diagnosis of an autism
spectrum disorder that my son received. I came to realize that autism is not
something my child has. My child is not somehow trapped inside an invisible
force field or wall of autism. I came to realize that autism is a way of being;
an extraordinary way of being that influences every experience, sensation,
emotion, feeling, thought, and perception of my child’s life. Autism has
forever changed my life as well. I only had to decide that I was willing in my
heart to accept what made my child unique, beautiful, and exceptional—like all
other children. I came to feel I was given a gift, a masterpiece. My child was
a blessing from God. And I began to truly live autism day-by-day.
Hence, my
remarkable, sometimes mind-boggling roller-coaster journey with autism began
along with the many extraordinary miracles I have witnessed. Every day I
journaled my feelings and reflected on them. I was always able to find a way to
feel blessed. These daily blessings offered reassurance as I struggled with
God’s design for my life. Slowly, my heart opened and I began to smile again. I
began to experience comfort and joy once again in my family and in my daily
life. I began a wonderful journey of soul-searching and exploration. I started
to see differently. I engaged with myself, my family, my child and life
differently. I was becoming much more patient, kind and loving. Always being
driven to accept only 100 percent from myself and others, I had to give that
up. I began to experience acceptance and even gratefulness for exactly who my
son is. This experience of living with autism daily ultimately enriched my
sense of life’s meaning, and a realization that truly there are real angels
among us on this earth."
Her closing words, “My prayer for
you is that you take a few minutes every day of the year to enjoy a daily
reflection on your life, and just for that day, take some small action. As you
do, relax, breathe, and trust the journey. My hope is that you share my
book, and that this book and my website will help many others as well. Please
share this book with your family, friends, your children’s teachers,
therapists, and doctors.
Many Blessings, Pamela
Bryson-Weaver”
Pamela’s contact information:
Skype: Pamela.Bryson.Weaver
1.506.459.1396 (H)
1.506.471.7440 (C)
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