RPM Has Freed Me- A Video Blog

by Charles

I am excited to be able to share with others about my life not being able to talk.  

The best thing in the world has been RPM.

To not be able to talk is a living hell.

I hope that everyone gets the chance to have someone to help them communicate.

Charles

Charles' Video Blog

Charles is 22 years old and lives in north East Midlands in the UK.  He began RPM in May 2015 at age 19.  Charles loves having conversations with his family and sharing his opinions with others. He is also excited to have pen friends to share with.

Thoughts on Communicating

Guest Blog by EJ

THOUGHTS ON COMMUNICATING

NICE HALLOW RISING
RIGHT HAPPY SURPRISING

MY MOMMY IS WORKING

MY MOUTH IS THINKING

I AM NOT IN TROUBLE

I LIVE IN A GREAT BUBBLE

MY LIFE IS MY OWN

RIGHT INSIDE I HAVE BONES

HAVE NO FEAR

THIS IS THE YEAR

I COMMUNICATE MY THOUGHTS

NOW I SAY LOTS

MY MEANING IN LIFE IS HARD TO SAY

I MIGHT MAKE MY MOM'S DAY

SMOOTH MY LIFE LORD

I AM GOING BORED

EJ is 10 years old and lives in Whittier, CA. He started RPM with Soma in January 2016 and started writing poems with her in June 2016. He wrote this one with Lenae and chose it to contribute to Philip's awesome blog this year. His mom's favorite quote is "THE JOURNEY IS THE REWARD"

Accept All People

Guest Blog by Jordyn Pallett

My name is Jordyn Pallett.  I am 13.5 years old.  I live in Mono, ON, Canada with my loving parents.  I love climbing, all people, and camping.  I want the world to heal, and am here to make a difference.  Please visit my blog at https://jordynsrockyjourney.wordpress.com/.

ACCEPT ALL PEOPLE

ALL PEOPLE DESERVE

ACCEPTANCE

ALL PEOPLE DESERVE

LOVE

ALL PEOPLE DESERVE

FAIR EDUCATION

ALL PEOPLE ARE

CREATED TO BE JOYFUL

ALL PEOPLE ARE

CREATED TO CONTRIBUTE

ALL PEOPLE ARE

CARING TO BE GOOD

ALL PEOPLE ARE

DOING THEIR VERY BEST

ALL PEOPLE NEED

SOMEONE WHO LISTENS

ALL PEOPLE NEED

BOTH LOVE AND ACCEPTANCE

ONLY YOU ARE

ACCOUNTABLE FOR YOUR THOUGHTS

MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Jordyn Pallett, 13

Mono, Ontario, Canada

Resurrection Sunday

by Philip

Easter is a time to remember Jesus's resurrection from the dead and his power to conquer sin. I am peaceful because Jesus died for the whole world and me. He paid the price of all mankind’s sins. I have nothing more to add to his saving grace. I have freedom to live with a clean life and can be confident in Jesus's salvation of my soul. I want to make my life reflect the awesome power of Jesus's resurrection. Happy Easter!

The Awareness of Autism Through Our Voice

Guest Blog by Rohit Dixit 

I have noticed these days having autism is no big thing. Today everybody knows about it. But at the same time I am not surprised there are some people who are ignorant to the fact that they think they are perfect. But nobody is perfect in this world. Some people think they can do anything without anybody's help. But they are wrong. They are the one who need most of the help to behave in a society where you encounter all kinds of people.

I wonder how the rest of the world is treating autism! I read an article from an Indian newspaper that children are not getting the help and services they require because of inadequate training and awareness. The world needs to know how important the awareness is. Awareness doesn't just come from reading articles, books, films and other medias. One should empathize by feeling the inner emotions of the persons who have autism and the people and parents who live with them to help in their day-to-day routine. 

I am not saying that all people are that bad. There are people who are kind and want to help. But they don't try to understand or sense the deeper feelings of the person with special needs.  I am so thankful to my parents for helping me find the right tool so that I can get my voice heard through typing.

Over the years I have been writing to tell that eventually it is our voices that can bring awareness into this world. It's not just me. There are many like me who are also working hard to get their voice heard through their writings.

My name is Rohit Dixit, I am 20 years old with autism. I love to write articles on current affairs and shorts stories. My dream goal is to become a journalist.  Please check out my blog. I appreciate any comments and suggestions. www.autismfunstories.wordpress.com.

Thank you.

Autism is My World

by Philip

Autism is often feared
but I am not to be feared.

Many people try to cure us
but autism cannot be cured.

Autism is seeing so many details I have to look away
but it is seeing beauty in the smallest of details.

Autism is hearing everything loudly all at once
but it is listening to others well.

Autism is a body out of control sometimes
but it is feeling my world with all my senses fully aroused.

Autism is sometimes a burden
but I can love freely and feel loved.

Autism means many things are difficult for me
but being autistic is all I know.

Autism is my life
and my life is really worth living.

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