@ayo_castrokids: Today was Zuri’s cheerleading debut💜 During our usual morning routine I was a little nervous to see her perform. As a nonverbal autistic child, large crowds, loud music, noise, and busy environments can sometimes lead to sensory overload or feelings of overwhelm. Knowing Zuri, I wasn’t sure how she would handle being in front of such a big crowd…but she amazed me. She may not have said the cheer words, but she was fully engaged — holding her pom-pom, standing in position, watching her teammates, smiling from ear to ear, and participating in her own beautiful way. 💕✨ I’m beyond proud of you, Zuri. 💜How does your child handle loud crowds or big school events? #morningroutine #schoollife #cheerleading #autismawareness #sensory