AWARENESS: We have become aware that the diagnoses of autism are on the rise.
Practicality and significance: More and more people of all ages and backgrounds are affected by this disorder, so it is more likely to touch someone you know.
ATTENTION: Now that we have become aware, we can pay attention to the signs of autism.
Practicality and significance: Autism can only be diagnosed by observation, so it is up to everyone in the childâ€™s life to be watchful.
ACTION: Once we are aware, we can report what we see and hear to the childâ€™s caregivers, educators, doctors, and family and friends.
Practicality and significance: The earlier a diagnosis of autism is established, the sooner treatment which involves the help of all of the significant people in the childâ€™s life can begin for the best quality of life.
ACCEPTANCE: While treatment helps the child progress through life, autism presents challenges throughout the lifespan. We need to be sensitive to the differences that people with autism have.
Practicality and significance: Our focus is on the person, not the disability.
ADVOCACY: When we have become fully aware, attentive, action-oriented, and accepting of the person with autism, we must advocate for them.
were you aware that one of the staples of childhood can do more than make a special flavored drink for your children? Well it can make some pretty special colored eggs as well. You may ask how this can be done well let me share with you this very idea. Kids will love it and you will have the knowledge of just what is in the dye that you use to make those special colored eggs for Easter morning.
Boil Eggs: Place eggs in a saucepan and cover them with cold water. Make sure the tops of the eggs are covered by at least an inch of water. Bring the water to a full boil, uncovered, then remove the pot from the heat and cover it. Let stand untouched for 15 minutes. Rinse in cool water. Note: Wipe eggs with a damp cloth before coloring to avoid uneven color or bubbles.
Prepare Dye: Use 2/3 cup of warm water per Kool-Aid packet. Stir. No need to add vinegar. For purple we did 1 packet Pink Lemonade and a couple of sprinkles of Grape Kool Aid.
In a large bowl stir first 7 ingredients together.
In a small saucepan bring honey to a boil. Boil vigorously for 30 seconds, then whisk in the peanut butter.
Add to the granola mixture and stir to combine.
While mixture is still warm form into 1 1/2" balls and refrigerate till firm.
Wrap up each ball with saran wrap or waxed paper so they can easily be taken along on that hike.
Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks. That is if they last that long..
Yields 20 balls..I actually had 19. It doesn't really matter what size you make them.
One dish that always finds a space on our Easter table are deviled eggs. Love these little bite size goodies. There are so many ways to make up deviled eggs but my favorite is the style that my grandmother would serve them up on picnics, holidays or any other time.
The warm weather this spring season has delighted me. It has made me so happy that I have decided to change up the holiday just a bit. This year following Sunday church we will host a picnic lunch. At the picnic lunch we will have most of the traditional dishes that we normally serve at Easter but with a few changes. A delicious pasta salad is on the list of dishes to enjoy.
Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite. Drain. Rinse with cold water; drain well. Transfer to large bowl. Add crumbled feta cheese, cucumber, tomatoes, Kalamata olives, red onions and parsley . Combine vinegar, garlic, oregano, and mustard in small bowl. Gradually whisk in 1/2 cup olive oil. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper. Add dressing to farfalle mixture and toss to blend. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
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