As part of our promotion of Autism Awareness Month we would like to share with you two poems by Michael Miller the Autism Santa. At the same time we would like to keep you up to speed regarding his brilliant project Toys Across America. He shares “I run a page on Facebook where my son and I send toys to children on the spectrum all over the USA hence the Autism Santa pen name. As a matter of fact I created an event for this month “Autism Christmas” we are sending out close to 300 toys all to be opened on April 25th. Ok thanks for your time. ” Michael is himself the father of a son who has been diagnosed with ASD. He is also the COO of KultureCity.

You can check out more of Michael’s poetry here.

Meltdowns by Autism Santa

Is it a tantrum or a meltdown.
It’s not an easy thing to know.
Does he really hurt inside.
Or is he putting on a show,

I have dealt with both.
Or maybe they’re the same.
I know not to judge him.
I don’t think this is a game.

Maybe he can’t control it.
This temper I often see.
I wish I could help him.
Or try to set him free.

Rather than adding fuel.
I should step away for now.
But it is not that easy.
I am still learning how.

So for now I’ll tell you this.
It’s not your choice to make.
He is the one who suffers.
I know it is not fake!

Autism Awareness by Autism Santa

I think the world should know.
Autism is here to stay.
In fact it might be growing.
1 in 68 as of today.

So we are asking for a favor.
From you and one and all.
To help us spread the word.
That number will not fall.

So grab a pen and paper.
Or use your Facebook page.
No matter where you live.
No matter what your age.

Perhaps you like to Tweet.
Or sing just like a bird.
Using social media,
The latest craze I have heard.

So go and tell your story.
Or tell it for a friend.
Tell it to the world.
Or who ever will attend.

Tell them about the Spectrum.
Tell it with such clearness.
You can join the cause.
“Autism Awareness”

Michael “Autism Santa” Miller