We’re walking 7k steps a day in May for our Neuro-Spicy Family
Last year (2024), we received the confirmation that our 4-year-old
daughter is Autistic. This wasn’t a surprise to us, but what did surprise us was
learning that 70% of Autistic people in Australia experience mental health
issues. This is because we live in a world that isn’t catered to the
neurodivergent family or individual.
Having been through the gruelling process of accessing
assessments, engaging in the necessary support therapies and trying to find the
best school to suit her needs, we know first-hand how difficult it can be.
That's why we’re walking 7k steps a day in May to fundraise
for Aspect (Autism Spectrum Australia).
Aspect provides supports and services to help Autistic
people and their families access earlier diagnosis, provide autism-specific
schooling for children on the autism spectrum, support research and help create
inclusive, autism-friendly environments.
As parents who experienced the difficulty of childhood
undiagnosed, we know how important it is to help offer our daughter the support
she needs to live and grow to her fullest potential – and organisations like
Aspect can help!
If you can, please support our Walk for Autism by donating
today. If not, that’s ok! As we all know, words of encouragement and acknowledgement
are just as important and appreciated. Thank you so much!
My Walk Stats
Steps
229,967
My Goal
217,000
Anonymous
$248
Thank you so much to my biggest supporter, Anonymous, for donating a trailblazing $248 to help create a more autism-friendly world.
