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Girl With Autism Wanted A Shirt That Was Discontinued, So The Internet Responded In Epic Fashion
When Deborah Grimshaw Skouson’s daughter Camilla grew out of her favorite shirt, she didn’t know what to do. Camilla has autism and she’d been fixated on that one particular flowery garment since she was in kindergarten, but the line was discontinued by Target in 2012.
Fortunately the internet was there to save the day, because when Deborah, from Utah, took to Facebook to ask for help, Her post was quickly shared almost 5,000 times before being shared an additional 13,000 times on popular Facebook page Love What Matters. Before she knew it, Deborah didn’t just have a new replacement for Camilla’s favorite shirt – she had 78 of them!
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When Camilla grew out of her favorite shirt, her mom Deborah didn’t know what to do
Camilla has autism and she’d been fixated on this flowery dress from Target since kindergarten
But Target discontinued the dress in 2012, so Deborah turned to the internet for help
And the internet responded by sending 78 shirts for Camilla!
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Melody Lanzatella 8 years ago
I came to the comments because I was afraid there would be negative comments. Relieved to see there arent any. My son is 15 and autistic. This is kind of what we deal with. You would not be able to rationalize with him. "they just dont make this shirt anymore." it does NO GOOD to try and rationalize with someone who is irrational. it depends upon their I.Q. really, or their "mental age". Hopefully for this family, and my son, after years of therapy, they will become more rational.
Leesipher 8 years ago
I always come to bored panda cuz the comments are nice! Love all the bored pandas in here! Melody no need to be afraid
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Darren Redeckis 8 years ago
I have an autistic son who is now 27 and still has his favorite clothes - when he was little he loved his "star pyjamas" and wore them until they were threadbare, just in time we found an identical set in an op shop which kept him going! Now it is a black woolen cardigan that I have patched up way too many times...
Yvonne Bernal 8 years ago
There is no exercise better for the heart, than reaching down and lifting somebody else up. This is not only a wonderful story ... it's also a great lesson in humanity. <3
Over Opinionated 8 years ago
It's nice to see people come together and become a community of support for a little girl in her time of need. And so many people responding that's the way the world should be. Thank you to all that sent her a short. I have my favorite shirt everyone does it makes them feel there best. Glad she still has hers
Wilhelm Stuttgart 8 years ago
I'm jaded. Humanity is cruel. I'm a 51 year old tough guy. I cried. Thank you humanity.
Teresa Stockroske 7 years ago
I just thought, what are they going to do when the girl gets older and cannot fit them anymore?
Kelly Murray 8 years ago
The thing is, you can't tailor the world to suit your kids, even if they're autistic. People humor her now because she is a cute little kid but 20-30 years from now they are not going to be so understanding. Hopefully her mom will teach her how to deal with it the right way next time.
Maureen Heartwood 8 years ago
But why do you find it stupid? Isn't it nice for you to get it all just like that?
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Over Opinionated 8 years ago
It's not a matter of what she'll do with them it's the fact that so many people have opened there hearts to support her and I'd make a blanket with the rest the
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Over Opinionated 8 years ago
My fist is wrinkled can I use your face to flatten it out
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Melody Lanzatella 8 years ago
I came to the comments because I was afraid there would be negative comments. Relieved to see there arent any. My son is 15 and autistic. This is kind of what we deal with. You would not be able to rationalize with him. "they just dont make this shirt anymore." it does NO GOOD to try and rationalize with someone who is irrational. it depends upon their I.Q. really, or their "mental age". Hopefully for this family, and my son, after years of therapy, they will become more rational.
Leesipher 8 years ago
I always come to bored panda cuz the comments are nice! Love all the bored pandas in here! Melody no need to be afraid
Load More Replies... Darren Redeckis 8 years ago
I have an autistic son who is now 27 and still has his favorite clothes - when he was little he loved his "star pyjamas" and wore them until they were threadbare, just in time we found an identical set in an op shop which kept him going! Now it is a black woolen cardigan that I have patched up way too many times...
Yvonne Bernal 8 years ago
There is no exercise better for the heart, than reaching down and lifting somebody else up. This is not only a wonderful story ... it's also a great lesson in humanity. <3
Over Opinionated 8 years ago
It's nice to see people come together and become a community of support for a little girl in her time of need. And so many people responding that's the way the world should be. Thank you to all that sent her a short. I have my favorite shirt everyone does it makes them feel there best. Glad she still has hers
Wilhelm Stuttgart 8 years ago
I'm jaded. Humanity is cruel. I'm a 51 year old tough guy. I cried. Thank you humanity.
Teresa Stockroske 7 years ago
I just thought, what are they going to do when the girl gets older and cannot fit them anymore?
Kelly Murray 8 years ago
The thing is, you can't tailor the world to suit your kids, even if they're autistic. People humor her now because she is a cute little kid but 20-30 years from now they are not going to be so understanding. Hopefully her mom will teach her how to deal with it the right way next time.
Maureen Heartwood 8 years ago
But why do you find it stupid? Isn't it nice for you to get it all just like that?
Load More Replies... Over Opinionated 8 years ago
It's not a matter of what she'll do with them it's the fact that so many people have opened there hearts to support her and I'd make a blanket with the rest the
Load More Replies... Over Opinionated 8 years ago
My fist is wrinkled can I use your face to flatten it out
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