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New work for Cause an Effect... #Repost @lauraescayg • • • • • • “After having an ischemic stroke in 2011 my life was drastically changed. All that I had worked at achieving was taken away gradually and for many, these sudden changes can induce a state of panic and confusion. Cumulatively, I became disabled, divorced and discharged from my job. Suddenly the crowd that once clapped in support of my success, were now using those same hands to signal no and close once opened doors.” To view Leslie Ann’s story visit http://causeaneffect.co/leslie-ann-huggins/ A very special thank you to our sponsors: Sponsors: Dale McLeod, Jacqueline Scott, Starlite Collection, Sacha Makeup, JB Fernandez Memorial Trust II, Autism Who Knew?, John Marchan, Christopher Rodrigues, Portia De Clou, Patrick Grell Sr. Lioness: Leslie Ann Huggins Photography: Mark Lyndersay MUA: Shenelle Escayg #causeaneffect #averyspecialdisabilitiesforum #looptt #lionessseries #lions #abcsofdisabilities #meaningfulengagement #presumecompetence #leslieannhuggins #ischemicstroke https://www.instagram.com/p/B8ZlJgkJHqn/?igshid=z64etquzdwwz

New work for Cause an Effect... #Repost @lauraescayg • • • • • • “Prader-Willi syndrome? I had never heard about this rare condition. In February 2014 at the age of 4, Lee-Ann was genetically tested and diagnosed with this rare and complex genetic disorder, through Methylation analysis. It was such a relief to finally know what my sweet innocent angel had, which placed me in a better position to deal with all her needs.” To view Simone and Lee-Ann Callendar’s story visit http://causeaneffect.co/simone-callendar/ Sponsors: Dale McLeod, Jacqueline Scott, Starlite Collection, Sacha Makeup, JB Fernandez Memorial Trust II, Christopher Rodrigues, John Marchan, Portia De Clou, Patrick Grell Sr., Autism Who Knew? Lionesses: Simone Callendar and her daughter Lee-Ann Callendar Photography: Mark Lyndersay MUA: Shenelle Escayg #causeaneffect #averyspecialdisabilitiesforum #looptt #lions #lionesses #abcsofdisabilities #meaningfulengagement #praderwillisyndrome #leeann #simone #geneticdisorder #presumecompetence (at Chaguanas, Trinidad and Tobago) https://www.instagram.com/p/B7ocapCJv9A/?igshid=aecabohjocmm

New work for Cause an Effect... #Repost @lauraescayg • • • • • • “I remember it as if it was yesterday. For two months my OBGYN knew I had a dead foetus in my womb, yet saw it fit for me to go to the facility every day for those two months to retrieve specimens of blood for a test called caloric testing. I think about those two wasted months, doing tests that were irrelevant to my welfare as well as that of my unborn.” To view Yvonne de Peiza’s story, visit http://causeaneffect.co/yvonne-de-peiza/ Sponsors: Dale McLeod, Jacqueline Scott, Starlite Collection, Sacha Makeup, JB Fernandez Memorial Trust II, Christopher Rodrigues, Portia De Clou, John Marchan, Autism Who Knew? Photography: Mark Lyndersay MUA: Shenelle Escayg #causeaneffect #averyspecialdisabilitiesforum #meaningfulengagement #lionesses #lions #yvonnedepeiza #nicolettedepeiza #mamalioness #cerebralpalsy #medicalnegligence #accountabilityisnecessary #womenshealth #babieshealth (at Chaguanas, Trinidad and Tobago) https://www.instagram.com/p/B7TFh_hJLA7/?igshid=ea9d8uqyvv62

New work for Cause an Effect... #Repost @lauraescayg • • • • • • “The word Autism popped up sometimes. I would try to convince myself that it was just a delay; that children achieve their milestones at different times, the race is not for the swift, early childhood development has a wide age-range. I said everything to myself in order to convince myself that Autism would not become a part of my daily reality. But during this time, I would see my babies shy away from people and other children, struggle with communication and speech, their motor skills, their socialization, all the while thinking that it will all fall into place in time.” To view Lyra Thompson Hollingsworth’s story visit http://causeaneffect.co/lyra-thompson-hollingsworth/ Sponsors: Dale McLeod, Jacqueline Scott, Starlite Collection, Sacha Makeup, JB Fernandez Memorial Trust II, Christopher Rodrigues, Portia De Clou, John Marchan, Autism Who Knew? Photography: Mark Lyndersay MUA: Shenelle Escayg #causeaneffect #averyspecialdisabilitiesforum #meaningfulengagement #lions #lionesses #abcsofdisabilities #autism #godsgracecarriesus #lyrathompsonhollingsworth (at Arouca, Trinidad and Tobago) https://www.instagram.com/p/B6yXAU9pAn8/?igshid=1ni97754wn76i

New work for Cause an Effect... #Repost @lauraescayg • • • • • • “I was a wreck by the time we left. How could I not notice all these basic things he couldn’t do? I was crushed to say the least, my poor kiddo couldn’t put together a simple 4 piece puzzle - no matter how she coached him; he just lined up the pieces in a neat pattern. He really liked making neat patterns from things. There were other things: he couldn’t replicate simple structures she made from a few wooden blocks, he couldn’t visualize things she pretended to have inside her enclosed palm. Leaving her office, I had a knot in my stomach; I felt that all my worries were materializing and that it wasn’t just “quirks” that he would outgrow.” To view Raquel Gomes’ story view http://causeaneffect.co/raquel-gomes/ Sponsors: Dale McLeod, Jacqueline Scott, Starlite Collection, Sacha Makeup, JB Fernandez Memorial Trust II, Christopher Rodrigues, John Marchan, Portia De Clou, Patrick Grell Sr. Lioness: Raquel Gomes Photography: Mark Lyndersay MUA: Shenelle Escayg Series: Lioness series 2019 #causeaneffect #averyspecialdisabilitiesforum #meaningfulengagement #lions #lionesses #abcsofdisabilities #presumecompetence #intellectualdisabilities #earlyintervention #raquelgomes #aiden #bosslioness (at Mt D'or Sda) https://www.instagram.com/p/B6dlVInpxMe/?igshid=1wgd4y4zxe46p

New work for Cause an Effect. .. #Repost @lauraescayg • • • • • • “He spoke to my heart and told me that he had a reason and purpose for Joseph’s life, greater than I could ever imagine. Then he told me to look at my son differently, to look at him through his eyes and not mine, to look at what he can do and not what he cannot. To look beyond the child and see a soul, a living person with feelings and personality. Our aim was to prove people wrong in all that they believed Cerebral Palsy was.” To view Nahlini Maharaj John’s story visit: http://causeaneffect.co/nahlini-maharaj/ Sponsors: Dale McLeod, Jacqueline Scott, Starlite Collection, Sacha Makeup, JB Fernandez Memorial Trust II, John Marchan, Christopher Rodrigues, Portia De Clou, Autism Who Knew?, Patrick Grell Sr. Lioness: Nahlini Maharaj John Photography: Mark Lyndersay MUA: Shenelle Escayg Series: Lioness 2019 series #causeaneffect #averyspecialdisabilitiesforum #looptt #lionesses #lions #footsoldiers #abcsofdisabilities #presumecompetence #personswithdisabilities #cerebralpalsy #perspectiveiseverything #iknowtheplansihaveforyou #loveiseverything #nahlinimaharajjohn #josephjohn (at Santa Cruz, Trinidad and Tobago) https://www.instagram.com/p/B6JnvibpGA3/?igshid=1fcbgtnlb9jkt

New work for Cause an Effect... #Repost @lauraescayg • • • • • • “I began to question God, “Why me? What have I done wrong?” I felt cheated, lost and confused. I spent many days crying and grieving for the healthy baby I dreamt of having and the realization hit me like a ton of bricks; this new life I gave birth to would change mine forever! I needed a new perspective.” To view Dian Nanansingh’s story visit: http://www.causeaneffect.co/dian-nanansingh Sponsors: Dale McLeod, Jacqueline Scott, Starlite Collection, Sacha Makeup, JB Fernandez Memorial Trust II, John Marchan, Christopher Rodrigues, Portia De Clou, Autism Who Knew?, Patrick Grell Sr. Lioness: Dian Nanansingh Photography: Mark Lyndersay MUA: Shenelle Escayg Series: Lioness 2019 series #causeaneffect #averyspecialdisabilitiesforum #looptt #lionesses #lions #footsoldiers #abcsofdisabilities #presumecompetence #personswithdisabilities #intellectualdisability #perspectiveiseverything #iknowtheplansihaveforyou #loveiseverything (at Mayaro, Trinidad) https://www.instagram.com/p/B579rFcJuKM/?igshid=18nl0c9ne7dwj

New work for Cause an Effect... #Repost @lauraescayg • • • • • • “The hardest thing for me has been to stand on the sidelines and be helpless or to hear of children bullying him or being mean to him. I remember the night I curled up into a ball and cried, when in his CAC exam, they told him they were laughing at him. Harder still, is having to stand up to adults who bully or ridicule him, some as close as family. Some people think because he attends regular school he has no challenges and some think he shouldn’t be there because he does. I’ve even been told that it was my fault he’s autistic and that if I paid less attention to it, it would go away. Again, Kevlar skin deployed. Unfortunately, I think every time I deploy my Kevlar it changes me, gnawing away at my humanity. I’ve become hardened somewhat, with very little tolerance for those who CHOOSE to discriminate against my son.” To view Dr. Debra Bartholomew’s story visit: http://causeaneffect.co/debra-bartholomew/ Sponsors: Dale McLeod, Jacqueline Scott, Starlite Collection, Sacha Makeup, JB Fernandez Memorial Trust II, John Marchan, Christopher Rodrigues, Portia De Clou, Autism Who Knew?, Patrick Grell Sr. Lioness: Dr. Debra Bartholomew, Opthalmologist Photography: Mark Lyndersay MUA: Shenelle Escayg Series: Lioness series 2019 #causeaneffect #averyspecialdisabilitiesforum #looptt #lionesses #lions #footsoldiers #abcsofdisabilities #presumecompetence #autism #personswithdisabilities #loveishersuperpower (at St James,POS) https://www.instagram.com/p/B5lRSU-gFRJ/?igshid=6uycoqercfr0