A week ago Sunday night I invited some Twitter friends to play a game. “You might be an autism parent if…” Well, one of my friends (@RaisingASDKids) turned that into the hashtag (subject for conversation) #Youmightbeanautismparentif and the fun was on! I actually got silenced by Twitter because I sent too many tweets and retweeted all the #youmightbeanautismparentif tweets.
It has now been a week, and #youmightbeanautismparentif is still going strong! So, if you missed the action, here are some of the best from the first few hours a week ago.
#youmightbeanautismparentif
~taking care of a sock wrinkle or an itchy tag makes you feel like a hero (@MindofanAspie , @Momx3Deb)
~ you feel like a stuck record when asking a kid to do a simple as “put your jacket on” (@stitchyheather)
~your children have never had a babysitter, not even a family member will take them overnight (@susanwoolner)
~you think a meltdown is something that happens to a child, not a nuclear reactor. (@AspieKid)
~really big soundproofing headphones are considered stylish attire in your house (@BobbiSheahan)
~you have a swing in your dining room. (@whacamolelife)
~your child exclaims “What kind of idiot gives out pretzels for Halloween” while still standing at the door. (@MyAspieLife)
~your child only eats one color food (@RaisingASDKids)
~Some days you don’t have much to say to “normal” parents. (me)
~your heart literally stops when your spouse says “are we out of _____food item” when trying to pack lunch (@AspieSide)
~every goopy thing in your house has to be locked up. (@kristeengordon)
~following this thread is the most fun you’ve had in awhile! (@JulieCoryell)
Very well said, Julie! A lot of us made new friends. Some wrote blog posts about it! I am amazed at the different ways this hashtag has inspired posts, so make sure you check out the good reading that follows that link tool!
So, what do YOU think? “You might be an autism parent if…” Add your #youmightbeanautismparentif post to the linky tool!
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And one final thought from @helenhamill #youmightbeanautismparentif you wouldn’t change your child for the world- but want often to change the World for your child!
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After the last 4 days I needed these HEARTY laughs!I’m just the Nana but I can somewhat identify. Bless all you Moms over and over.
Thanks for stopping by, Mom! Glad you enjoyed them. We know grandmothers understand, too.
I loved reading the thread over on Twitter – I couldn’t keep up with it!
Isn’t it amazing, Melonie?
Well done! I love, love, love seeing that hashtag go through my stream every day! I just goes to show our resiliance, strength, and humor as parents of kids with special needs. So happy to have connected with so many people going through the same thing! Thank you!
Glad you’re enjoying it, Cari! Thanks for joining in the fun.
LUV it so much, it’s now a twitter-search box display on my website! @richards_house richardshouse.org Cheers!
JH
Thanks for your encouragement, Richard!
Sorry–I think I got that wrong! Thanks, Richard’s House!
no problemo! It’s actually John! John Herman
I never really got into Twitter/Tweeting until this # – I love it!!
So glad. Thanks for linking up, Lali!
Best twitter hashtag ever! Thank you.
Thanks for participating, Marita!
This has definitely been the best Twitter hashtag ever.
Thanks for the compliment, Amanda!
this was such an incredible experience.
we must record the united , worldwide sharing and understanding, truly inspirational! @manyhatsmommy
Helen, I still think yours is one of the best!
Thank you for starting this. I am loving it and I just entered my link.
So glad you entered your link! Thanks for joining the fun, Sue!
My pleasure!
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I have three girls on the spectrum and I feel so validated right now after reading this thread of hashtags! Thank you!!!!
You’re welcome, Marge! Thanks for joining in!
P.S. THREE spectrum kids! You’re my hero.
Marge, Have you read Kim Rossi Stagliano book? All I can Handle I am no Mother Teresa
She has three spectrum girls as well. Might be a book you really relate to!
Love it so much! Thanks for a brilliant game to play in my few minutes here and there to myself. (#youmightbeanautismparentif…)
Glad you like it, Fran. Sure is a great way to make new friends!
I would love to link up with you! I wrote frequently about my 8 year old daughter who has Asperger’s. I tend to cuss and am irreverent, just FYI