AGXStarseed
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(Not written by me)
(Photo: COURTESY IMANI GUILLORY FRUGE)
“He is not autistic, he is just spoiled!” Those eight words pierced my heart like a dagger.
One of my closest friends actually told me this about my son.
The fact that she even uttered those words was enough to question every moment of our friendship. To add insult to injury, she said this with such certainty, with such confidence and conviction. She claimed that my son’s diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder was merely a result of my “spoiling” him.
She claimed that he does not speak because he does not have to, referring to my anticipation and immediate fulfillment of all of his needs. She claimed that he does not make eye contact because he is “too busy” playing with the “too many” toys that I have purchased for him. She claimed that he does not show affection to others because I am always with him and he does not have the chance to bond with anyone else.
Imani and Jason with their son, Jason Paul, at his birthday party. (Photo: COURTESY IMANI GUILLORY FRUGE)
After days of quiet contemplation and crying in secret, I realized that her comments have no place in my heart or in my home. I will continue to love and support my son through all of the ups and downs, the communication hurdles, the never-ending doctors visits, the daily therapy, and anything else that life may throw our way!
If that is “spoiling” my son, I am both happy and honored to do it.
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This recipe is inspired by my little one. It is one of my son’s favorites because he loves pizza! I make these for him to enjoy during therapy on Fridays as a little treat for getting through the week. I hope that you and your little ones enjoy!
Jason Paul's Pizza Bites (Photo: CAJUN MAMA)
Jason Paul’s Pizza Bites
1 pre-prepared pizza crust
1/2 cup Cajun Marinara (see stuffed bell pepper recipe)
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella
Sliced pepperoni (or your choice of meat)
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tsp sea salt
Notes:
For the “adult” version, top with chopped spinach, goat cheese, and prosciutto.
For the gluten-free version, substitute a cauliflower crust instead.
To learn more about Cajun Mama and her famous pies, visit cajunmamalouisiana.com.
Source: 'He is not autistic, he is just spoiled ...'
(Photo: COURTESY IMANI GUILLORY FRUGE)
“He is not autistic, he is just spoiled!” Those eight words pierced my heart like a dagger.
One of my closest friends actually told me this about my son.
The fact that she even uttered those words was enough to question every moment of our friendship. To add insult to injury, she said this with such certainty, with such confidence and conviction. She claimed that my son’s diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder was merely a result of my “spoiling” him.
She claimed that he does not speak because he does not have to, referring to my anticipation and immediate fulfillment of all of his needs. She claimed that he does not make eye contact because he is “too busy” playing with the “too many” toys that I have purchased for him. She claimed that he does not show affection to others because I am always with him and he does not have the chance to bond with anyone else.
Imani and Jason with their son, Jason Paul, at his birthday party. (Photo: COURTESY IMANI GUILLORY FRUGE)
After days of quiet contemplation and crying in secret, I realized that her comments have no place in my heart or in my home. I will continue to love and support my son through all of the ups and downs, the communication hurdles, the never-ending doctors visits, the daily therapy, and anything else that life may throw our way!
If that is “spoiling” my son, I am both happy and honored to do it.
--
This recipe is inspired by my little one. It is one of my son’s favorites because he loves pizza! I make these for him to enjoy during therapy on Fridays as a little treat for getting through the week. I hope that you and your little ones enjoy!
Jason Paul's Pizza Bites (Photo: CAJUN MAMA)
Jason Paul’s Pizza Bites
1 pre-prepared pizza crust
1/2 cup Cajun Marinara (see stuffed bell pepper recipe)
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella
Sliced pepperoni (or your choice of meat)
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tsp sea salt
- Brush pizza crust with olive oil and sprinkle with sea salt. Bake for 3-5 minutes at 425 degrees.
- Using a small circular biscuit cutter (or cookie cutter) cut small circles from the large pizza crust. Discard the trimmings.
- Gently spoon the Cajun marinara onto each small circle. Top each with shredded mozzarella, then pepperoni.
- Bake 10-12 minutes on 425 degrees. Allow to cool for 8 minutes. Enjoy!
Notes:
For the “adult” version, top with chopped spinach, goat cheese, and prosciutto.
For the gluten-free version, substitute a cauliflower crust instead.
To learn more about Cajun Mama and her famous pies, visit cajunmamalouisiana.com.
Source: 'He is not autistic, he is just spoiled ...'
