Kiyona Scott

Finale!

DAY 2

DAY 1

Walk For Autism (Cali & Moos)

My name is Kiyona Moo and i am 10 years old. My favourite person in the whole wide world is my baby brother Cali, (who will be 3 years old in April. 

My baby brother has Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). We are awaiting a final diagnosis for my brother from the Paediatrician which could take a number of years.

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disorder that affects communication and behaviour. Although autism can be diagnosed at any age, it is considered a neurodevelopmental disorder and signs of autism typically appear during early childhood and can affect a person’s social skills, communication, and behaviours.

My mum first started noticing that my brother had developmental delays when he was 9 / 10 months old.

Since then, there have been many more signs. Some signs included are:

-       Not responding to his name

-       Avoiding eye contact

-       Getting very upset when he does not like a taste, smell or sound

-       Sleep regression every time he is out of his routine or there is an unexpected change to his routine.

-      Hand flapping (Repetitive movements)

-      Walking on his tip toes

-      Making sounds instead of speaking

-      Biting us when frustrated

-      Stimulating when he gets excited, happy or upset.

-      Screaming and crying (meltdowns) in social settings as loud noises make him really uncomfortable.

-      Making sounds instead of saying words.

My baby brother is my best friend and he follows me everywhere and we do a lot of things together. He always cheers me up if I get sad and gives me the best cuddles and kisses. Sometimes it is difficult to see my brother upset.

As I have got older, I have started to realise how difficult it must be for someone with autism to feel very isolated because the world is very different and scary in their eyes.

I am very grateful that my mum, dad and me are my baby brothers safe place and we can help him whenever he feels like he struggles and needs support. He has come a very long way in this last year but we still have lots of work to do.

I’m raising money for walk for autism charity by doing 8,000 steps a day between 25^th March 2024 and 02^nd April 2024 so please can you help me reach my target by donating anything you can.

This walk is mainly for my Cali bud but also for all the children who are on the ASD spectrum and all the mums and dads who dedicate their lives to support and look after their children.

Thank you so much.

Lots of Love,

Kiyona Moos