by Olivia | Dec 4, 2017 | Featured, GloWellness
Several years ago I was invited to my Boss’s Wedding in Spain. It was going to be a sumptuous occasion, with a lot of ‘posh’ frocks and name dropping as he was very well connected.
I had spent weeks planning my outfit and arrived in full regalia for the weekend, arriving the day before as planned.
As I checked into the Hotel that had been booked for the Wedding Party I noticed a lady standing next to me also waiting to check in. Her hair was long and unkempt and hung randomly around her face, she hadn’t a scrap of makeup and her clothes were clean but out of fashion. My judgemental self concluded that she could not possibly be attending the Wedding, as all of the attendees would be beautifully turned out, but how wrong could I be! She was best friends with the Bride.
Emma was also the most wonderful individual I had ever met, and after an evening and a full day with her at the event, she was also hopefully a close friend of mine too. Emma told me that she had two autistic sons, and that she cared for them most of the time. She also had a lovely daughter called Sophie, her third child, who had no autism. Emma had prepared to have another autistic child with her third pregnancy, but this had turned out not to be the case.
As the weekend progressed Emma described her day to day activities, and described the severity of the spectrum of Autism that had been diagnosed for her first son which was severe. It was the first time in five years been able to leave home for more than a couple of hours, and the first time in ages she had been able to have a glass of wine. I reprimanded myself for criticising her appearance, which was actually beautiful, but the last thing on her mind.
If I say that every waking hour was dedicated to all of her children, it would not be an exaggeration, and in spite of this, Emma sung the praises of each of her children equally.
Since that time, Emma has received support from local campaigns and her eldest son is cared for in a special school locally and her second is doing really well in a main stream classroom with other kids.
I have now met so many people with children suffering from Autism and have re-educated myself in that Autism is not a disease and there is no ‘cure’. More and more Research is now taking place with the Autistic Society who explain that Autism is actually a lifelong condition. But, there is a range of strategies and approaches – methods of enabling learning and development – which people may find to be helpful.
It is also true that one in a hundred people are diagnosed with different degrees of Autism and that previously kids were labeled as naughty or inattentive before being diagnosed, or when Autism was not identified. It is just that people suffering with Autism view the world and people in a different way.
Thankfully this was brilliantly addressed in the West End play The Curiousa Incident of the Dog, where the main character, a young autistic boy encounters prejudice and frustration from his family and neighbours through not being able to read people’s facial expressions, jokes or sarcasm, which is usually the case with Autism.
Early diagnosis is beneficial for both families and teachers, as children can then be integrated into a classroom or social situation as with Emma’s offspring, with the knowledge of their struggles. In many cases, parents have coped really well with the support that is provided nowadays and have found their children benefit too by the strategies that are now known to work.
How you can help?
You can help autistic people and their families by visiting the Autistic Society and help them with:
• spreading understanding about autism – sign up to support the “Too Much Information” campaign.
• donating so they can continue to give millions of people information and advice about support.
• volunteering in one of their schools, care services or offices.
• fundraising.
http://www.autism.org.uk/
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by Gemma Thomas | Nov 22, 2017 | Featured, General, GloWellness
We have all heard about Global warming, but not everyone is clued up about the cause and effect of the potential devastation of our Planet. It is a subject that many of us just don’t take seriously, even shy away from, and I for one am a culprit of burying my head in the sand, excuse the pun, and you will see why.
Some time ago I sat next to a Global Warming expert on a flight to Paris who was on his way to address an audience on the subject of climate change. I was embarrassed to have very little knowledge of this emotive subject, and as he spoke I became so passionate about it I vowed to spread the word, in spite of the resistance of so many people to take action or even take it seriously. It was as if someone had switched on the light and I was suddenly able to see the bigger picture so clearly.
As you know, Global warming or climate change is the slow rise in the Earth’s climate which can be measured from the mid 19th century, when scientists began to monitor and observe the gradual rise in the Earth’s temperature.
Scientists are leaning heavily on human negligence as being the main cause of this problematic issue, with the greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxide. With all of these concerns, it is predicted that global surface temperatures are likely to rise rapidly unless drastic measures are taken by governments and individuals. Yes, each and every one of us must take responsibility for preserving our planet, if not for ourselves but for our children. We can’t just sit back and let our governments and scientists sort it out, we have to act now and do something ourselves.
Scientists are fighting to be heard as global warming cynics like Trump have had such a negative attitude to climate change, calling it a fad and ‘fake news’. Strange because Trump himself is the biggest culprit of misinformation, and the US alongside China are the biggest culprits of carbon emission.
Throughout his time in the White House, President Obama outlined a national climate action plan that focuses on several specific ways to reduce emissions, but with the reticence of the Republicans at the moment it is impossible to say where this will go. But California and some areas of the North East are still addressing the problem and taking it very seriously.
For those of you who are not clear how the climate change will affect our planet, sea beds will rise and glaciers will melt, deserts will expand and certain species become extinct. Our own lives will be at risk with the threat to the crops with extreme weather such as droughts, floods, heat waves and heavy snow falls.
But there is some good news and public awareness on the subject is rapidly rising as are the concerns of its effects, with most countries considering it a very serious problem which should be immediately addressed.
So how do we individually tackle and address the problem of Global Warming. Getting up to speed with the international summits and being well informed is the best way to tackle any problem – facing it head on. Then we all know which way we are heading and can take action and do something about it.
Watch out for climate change conventions, news bulletins and government announcements – get in the zone and act on every bit of information as fast as you can. Think of ourselves as being on ‘red alert’, and that time is running out for us to take action, as if we let it go on for too long, we will do irretrievable damage to our Planet. Make a concerted effort to spread the word and educate those who are reluctant to take it on board, dismissing it as someone else’s problem – knowledge is power, and the future of the planet is in our hands.
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by Glotime | Nov 21, 2017 | Featured, GloWellness
Christmas really is just round the corner – yikes. Hope you are all prepared and have done your Christmas shopping early. Well for the majority of us who haven’t here are a few ideas of gifts for those people who seem to have everything.
From Not on the Highstreet
Personalised Lambswool blanket scarf by Stabo – perfect for grannies and young girls alike, or for snuggly up in front of the TV with your loved one.
Personalised Scarf at £58.00
Gin Botanical Cocktail Garden Kit by Plant and Grow – even more perfect for grannies and bad mums!!
Gin Garden Kit at £16.95
For the music lovers and songsters how abut a Metallic Personalised Metallic Song Sound by YVE Print Co
Personalised Soundwave at £24.00
Prezzybox
For the paranoid cat owners there’s How to tell if your cat is trying to kill you.
How to Tell if Your Cat is Plotting to Kill You @£9.99
For the xenophobic or just plain insect killers get them a Spider Catcher.
Spider Catcher at £9.99
Book of Everyone
Personalised books that you create yourself, so fabulous pressies for those special
family members and friends from just £7.95
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