To promote World Autism Awareness Day on April 2, I have planned a giveaway.
"Autism is a complex developmental disability that typically appears during the first three years of life and affects a person’s ability to communicate and interact with others. Autism is defined by a certain set of behaviors and is a "spectrum disorder" that affects individuals differently and to varying degrees. There is no known single cause of autism, but increased awareness and funding can help families today."
I started selling Scentsy products in August of 2011 to give back to the Buddies for Autistic Kids campaign. Emily has severe sensory issues as many kids with Autism do. She received a Scentsy Buddy from the Buddies campaign for free. The Scentsy Buddy is a plush animal that comes with a Scent Pak which is placed in the zippered pocket in their back. There are eight different animals to choose from. Each animal has textured arms, legs and faces that are also great for kids with sensory issues. We use calming scents like french lavender and vanilla cream. I saw the benefits these scented animals had and wanted to give back to kids like Emily. My commission for selling Scentsy products goes straight to sending out Scentsy Buddies.
Sensory issues have been a huge factor in Emily's Autism Spectrum Disorder. I have decided to kick off Autism Awareness month with the giveaway of a Scentsy Buddy on April 2,2012, World Autism Awareness Day. There are several ways to enter this giveaway. I have set up a rafflecopter on my Blog facebook page as well as on this blog post. You can earn entries by commenting on this blog post, sharing this blog post on Facebook(entries can be earned daily), liking my Somewhere Over the Spectrum page and liking the Buddies for Autistic Kids page. The winner will be drawn via random.org on April 2, 2012. Anyone is eligible to win. You do not have to have a special needs child.
I have many goodies and giveaways planned for the entire month of April to raise awareness for Autism. Please share with family and friends!
Thanks,
Jessica
a Rafflecopter giveaway
Nice Giveaway! My kids already have a Buddy so I won't enter!
ReplyDeleteIt is a great giveaway! I want to pick your brain sometime about the scentsy buddies and their benefits...
ReplyDeleteStephen loves his! I would like to enter so I can gift it if I win!
ReplyDeleteWow, I really hope I win one! My son is 5 and has had a hard time finding a "pal" to snuggle at bedtime. The closest he ever got was a scented CareBear of his sister's that they do not make any more of, and she was attached to it too. It lost the smell, but I think that was the charm. Been wanting to try a Scentsy Buddy for a while now!
ReplyDeleteAbby already has one (pookie the polar bear). If I win this one, there is a little boy our ABA therapist works with who has autism. I know he would love one! I would gift it to him.
ReplyDeleteChristopher already has Patch the Dog but this would be an awesome addition since he's LOVES his Patch!!
ReplyDeleteThis is a fantastic giveaway, I would be happy to pay for postage if I won as I have a special little boy with ASD in mind who would love a scentsy buddy :) No matter who wins there will be a lucky little one out there who will be very happy!
ReplyDeleteYou are too generous Jessica! I agree with Kylie that the winner will be oh so very happy :)
ReplyDeleteExcellent Idea! I would love to win one for my son. In addition to PDD-NOS he was diagnosed with Sensory Processing Disorder. I believe this product would help with his SPD. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing idea! Oddly enough I began reading on Autism. I firmly believe that our brain injured son had Aspergers before the injury. So this is a major learning curve for me. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteWhat an awesome idea. I think any child would be thrilled with a Scentsy Buddy. Thank you for doing this give away.
ReplyDeletewould love to win one of these!
ReplyDeleteThey look so adorable!
ReplyDeleteIt didn't have a link to show where you shared in facebook, but I shared it with a group of colleagues and former classmates, who all teach SPED.
ReplyDeleteThis is a awesome giveaway!
ReplyDeleteWhat an awesome give away - special buddies for extra special kiddos!
ReplyDeletethis is a wonderful giveaway :)
ReplyDeleteThis is a wonderful giveaway!!! I know of a sweet little person to give this to. My kids would be able to deliver it themselves too! Love reading your page! Keep up the good work!
ReplyDeleteThis is a great opportunity. I have two children with Asperberg's. It would be a great blessing to be able to win one and only have to pay out of pocket for the other. Win or lose I am glad found your page. It helps a lot. Keep it up! Many blessings to you and yours from the Cannon family!
ReplyDeleteThis give away is such a great opportunity. I have two children with Asperberg's. It would great to win one buddy and only have to pay out of pocket for the other one. Win or lose I am glad I found your page. It is very informative. Many Blessing to you and yours from the Cannon family.
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