Jan Allison Poet Kimo

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Kimo Therapy

Not all disabilities can be seen
Folks give disapproving looks...
they see ‘poor behaviour’

An Asperger’s child’s world is confusing
YOU understand their ‘melt downs’
and try to calm them down

Please remember you are brilliant parents
Your child brings such challenges
they also bring much joy

Kimo Therapy Contest
Sponsored By Carol Connell

7/12/18

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Susan Gentry August 15, 2018 at 10:18 PM Congratulations on your #1 win. This is such a special poem, heartfelt and encouraging. :)

Paul Callus August 14, 2018 at 2:10 PM Congratulations on your fine win, Jan. The topic you chose is one that needs highlighting, because though autism is quite common, not many people know what it really is, while some parents refuse to acknowledge it when it affects their own children. Hugs // paul

Richard Lamoureux August 14, 2018 at 8:05 AM Well expressed Jan, congrats on top spot.

Janis Medders Tobechi August 13, 2018 at 5:26 PM Well done Jan in this sensitive treatment of the condition. Congratulations on a deserving placement. Sian. Jan Allison August 14, 2018 at 7:41 AM Thanks so much Sian:-) hugs Jan xx

Sandra Haight August 13, 2018 at 5:11 PM Beautifully and powerfully said, Jan. My best friend as a grandson with Autism, and I know of the joy he brings her regardless. Congratulations on your fine First Place win. Hugs, Sandra Jan Allison August 14, 2018 at 7:41 AM Thanks so much Sandra, I worked with autistic students for 16 years :-) hugs Jan xx

David Smith July 16, 2018 at 5:32 PM I do support work on a casual basis at home where there is grown man with Autism. Good piece to highlight job the parents do and an issue that requires great sacrifices and dealing with frustrations and questions not yet answered with sainthood for some. Best wishes as always David in NZ Jan Allison July 16, 2018 at 5:48 PM Thanks David, it is so easy to judge when people do not know the underlying issues for what is seen as poor behaviour, i am unsure if this will place as I think its more on advice rather than supporting and comforting the parents but I write from the heart on this subject:-) hugs jan xx

Eve Roper July 14, 2018 at 8:26 PM Perfect and well crafted write for the contest.. Hugs Eve Jan Allison July 15, 2018 at 4:08 AM Thanks Eve I have written very few poems in this form:-) hugs Jan xx

Andrea Dietrich July 13, 2018 at 7:28 PM oh silly me, I just went and saw, she is allowing up to three! Jan Allison July 14, 2018 at 5:15 PM I'm sure you will do some excellent poems:-) hugs jan xx

Andrea Dietrich July 13, 2018 at 7:27 PM I love how you touched on a very prevalent thing today . Too many Americans deal with this problem. a few are in my own family (my sisters') It's a sad and hard thing to live with. JAn, how are you doing today. I finally got caught up here . Now to clean the house!! So we can do more than one kimo?? Jan Allison July 14, 2018 at 5:15 PM Thanks Andrea I am so busy with other things I am having little time for soup especially comments at the moment, all good here:-) hugs jan xx

Lyric Man July 13, 2018 at 1:02 PM Jan, such a needed and sensitive write. I have friends dealing with this right now. So many in our world are impatient and unkind. So quick to judge.. so say something behind someone's back, or confront harshly. These parents are saints. I can't even imagine the grace needed to deal with such a matter! Jan Allison July 14, 2018 at 5:13 PM I worked with autistic students for over 16 years and have such respect for their parents. I wish people wouldn't be so judgemental when they don't know the facts only what they see :-( hugs jan xx

Agnes Krampe July 13, 2018 at 8:01 AM It must be very difficult and frustrating to raise a child on the autism spectrum. I am glad I was spared that experience. Good poem. Jan Allison July 13, 2018 at 8:14 AM Thanks Agnes, and because on the outside the child seems 'normal' people don't realise the child has additional needs:-( hugs Jan xx

Casarah Nance July 13, 2018 at 7:04 AM I think this is great! This is comfort for the parents who have the world looking in and are feeling judged harshly for things they cannot control. But they are doing the best they can, and it takes love and patience to do it. hugsx Jan Allison July 13, 2018 at 7:11 AM Thanks Cas, I'm not sure what the sponsor will think but it was written from the heart:-) hugs Jan xx

Lin Lane July 13, 2018 at 6:01 AM We humans are such an ungrateful race. No understanding or love among many of us with illness or problems that exist. They have no patience but should remember, "There but for the grace of God, go I." Jan Allison July 13, 2018 at 6:51 AM I think a lack of education regarding kids with special needs has a lot to do with not understanding behavioral issues that are displayed:-( hugs Jan xx

Judy Ball July 12, 2018 at 6:25 PM I agree Jan. Most people see the bad behavior and judge that but have no idea WHY this child is behaving this way. Sometimes it's the parent's fault for not insisting the child take his medication. Sometimes the child is just spoiled. We never really know what is going on so we can't really judge either way. Great insight here. Well Done. God Bless, JB Jan Allison July 12, 2018 at 6:30 PM Thanks Judy you are so correct we don't know what is going on in the parent's or child's life. it was so interesting working in school and we knew the moment they walked through the door if the student's who had ADHD hadn't taken their medication as they were literally bouncing off the walls!:-( hugs jan xx

Connie Marcum Wong July 12, 2018 at 5:33 PM Jan, your poem is written with such depth and heart! People are so fast to judge. Yesterday when I was in the store a young boy kept screaming. I thought to myself he must have a problem. His mother ignored it and kept shopping. Possibly it was she who had the problem and not him? Kudos to you for the work that you do. xxoo Jan Allison July 12, 2018 at 5:41 PM Since i worked with students with additional needs I am so much more understanding when I see a child having a 'melt down'. As for the poem I'm not sure if its what the sponsor is after and appreciate if it doesn't place in the contest as I don't think it gives 'advice' just making people more aware of the issues of parents with autistic children:-) hugs jan xx

Daniel Turner July 12, 2018 at 3:25 PM As we age, most will become disabled to some extent. I couldn't possibly imagine living my entire life with a physical or mental disability. Stirring write, Jan. Jan Allison July 12, 2018 at 4:28 PM Thanks DT:-) hugs Jan xx

Tom Cunningham July 12, 2018 at 2:06 PM And they do it out of the great love they have for their children, parents in a million. Well written Jan. Jan Allison July 12, 2018 at 4:27 PM Definitely Tom! I am not sure if its what the sponsor wanted but having worked with autistic students for over 16 years its written from the heart:-) hugs Jan xx

Anne-Lise Andresen July 12, 2018 at 1:38 PM - A child of love ... perfect and beautiful for mom, dad and sibling - Lovely written, Jan - Best wishes in the contest :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Jan Allison July 12, 2018 at 4:26 PM Thanks Anne-Lise:-) hugs Jan xx

Pashang Salehi July 12, 2018 at 1:34 PM You always surprise me, my dear Jan... Pashang Salehi July 15, 2018 at 1:34 AM You are truly an angel ... Now I know why you have 4 wings. Jan Allison July 12, 2018 at 4:26 PM Thanks Pashang:-) I worked with autistic students for over 16 years so its a subject very close to my heart and I never judge when I see a parent having difficulties with a child. :-) hugs Jan xx