Autism Acceptance Month

As you might know, my family has been touched by autism. Our son, Gerik, is 28 years old, lives at home, and is a super smart, very persistent adult with profound autism. He does not use words to communicate but understands them. We at Jerrol’s use this month to communicate a little about autism, and the world of disabilities. You can read “Welcome to Holland” and “Welcome to Holland (Part 2)” at holland.jerrols.com - It provides the perspective of a parent with a child who has a disability. It is my perspective. It is not my son’s.

He is not able to share his with me. I am blessed to work with several individuals who identify as being on the autism spectrum. They are amazing people, great co-workers and I admire them. They, like all of us, just need a little understanding and accommodations to thrive at work and in our community.

While we are focusing on autism, everything you read here applies to any person with a disability - intellectual, physical or mental. What people need to live a rich and meaningful life is acceptance, understanding and love. Isn’t that what we all need. The specifics vary from person to person, just as they do for everyone else.

You can find more information about Autism and resources at Autism.Jerrols.com

You can reach me at (509) 925-9851 or Rolf@Jerrols.com

-Rolf Williams