Happy World Autism Awareness Day

Happy World Autism Awareness Day!

As many of you know - I have a nephew with autism so I hold this close to my heart.

Here is some interesting information I found online:
-Approximately 67 million people worldwide are affected by Autism
-Autism is the fastest-growing serious developmental disability in the world
-More children will be diagnosed with autism this year than with diabetes, cancer and AIDS combined
-Boys are four times more likely than girls to have autism (1 in 94 boys; 1 in 150 children overall)
-There is no medical detection or cure for autism, but early diagnosis and intervention improve outcomes

The following "red flags" may indicate that a child is at risk and should be screened to ensure that he/she is on the right developmental path:

-No big smiles or other warm, joyful expressions by six months or thereafter
-No back-and-forth sharing of sounds, smiles, or other facial expressions by nine months or thereafter
-No babbling by 12 months
-No back-and-forth gestures such as pointing, showing, reachin, or waving by 12 months
-No words by 16 months
-No two-word meaningful phrases (without imitating or repeating) by 24 months
-No response when the child's name is called by 10 months
-Any loss of speech, babbling or social skills at any age

Balboa Peninsula Beach Wedding

I have known this bride for awhile and she is so sweet! Brian went and took some quick photos on their wedding day after they got married in the LDS San Diego Temple. They had TK Burgers at their reception. Brian was quite excited for the food! :)