Autistic ASD Girl Learning How to Surf 🌊🏄‍♀️Autism Awareness ASD autism spectrum disorder
Channel: Ready, Set, Autism Family
Date: 2019-08-22

We brought our daughter Melia to the Surfers for Autism event in Ponce Inlet, FL.   She is considered severe on the autism spectrum disorder (ASD). She is non verbal but that isn't any issue when it comes to surfing.  She also has celiac disease and loves gluten free bread.  It takes a lot of people to help Melia surf and ABA therapy has brought Melia a long way.  Melia's ABA therapist (rbt) was also there to assist.  As she is learning how to surf she is just so full of joy! In this vlog we talk about Surfers for Autism. We show Melia catching some killer waves and making huge progress.  Surfers for Autism is just amazing when it comes to autism awareness with these huge events!!!  Autism sensory is why Melia loves water so so so much.  She currently attends occupational therapy which helps with sensory.  She is highly attracted to water and always has us on high alert.  She wears a life jacket anytime we are near a body of water.  I think eventually she will be a good swimmer and possibly be able to surf with minimum assistance! So proud of you Melia! ❤❤❤  If you have ever said to yourself "what is autism" then you must subscribe!!!!