@onethumbgarden: Let me tell you about the time I threw an epic car wash birthday party for my autistic son. #specialinterests #NeurodivergentKids #autism #carwashes

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mickimouz
Michelle Knight Lang :
I have found my people. My daughter was a rutabaga for Halloween when she was 3
2025-07-16 04:47:29
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washtopia
Washtopia :
We’re not usually on TikTok, but we had to respond after seeing all the love in the comments and reviews. That birthday was a special moment for us too—and one we still talk about to this day. We’re a local, small business, and we’re always looking for ways to connect with our community and spread a little joy where we can. Thanks to everyone who’s shared, commented, or sent kind words. It truly means the world to us. ❤️❤️❤️
2025-07-16 22:31:17
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deevine__333
Deevine_Starr :
Who’s cutting onions? 🥺
2025-07-19 14:41:47
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catalinda042
catalinda04 :
This is giving the same energy as that woman whose daughter wanted an OSHA themed party.
2025-07-16 00:37:32
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vera.solisa
Vera Solís :
This is so sweet and I’m crying. Just went to Google reviews and everyone is giving Washtopia Hermitage love!
2025-07-16 20:28:27
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marineandme
Marinette (Prongs’ version) :
My kid’s special interest is greek mythology. For his 10th birthday we surprised him in the middle of the night and flew to Athens. We didn’t book a guide and listened to him talk for 4 days straight 🥰
2025-07-16 20:03:25
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joe_cool_76
Joe :
My son has severe autism and only eats 2 foods one is papa John’s pizza and on thanksgiving and Christmas they r closed and the manager will come in on those days and make Jacob food fresh so doesn’t have to eat warmed over food.
2025-07-17 22:01:03
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alioop13
Alison :
This is incredible! Way to go, Mom!! And big shout out to Washtopia!!!
2025-07-15 23:38:52
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glendasundermeier
Glenda Sundermeier💙 :
This is amazing!!!!!
2025-07-19 13:35:01
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bellaharthun
Bella 📚🐾🧬 :
THEY 😭 LET 😭 HIM😭 USE 😭 THEIR 😭 BREAK 😭 ROOM 😭
2025-07-17 06:33:35
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runfasterfatty
runfasterfatty :
I hope that car wash does triple what they project in revenue always. Good businesses are worth their weight in gold
2025-07-15 22:57:34
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martell_og
MARTELL💙 :
my autistic kid (jack) had a Cinderella themed 5th day party. It was iconic. He's now 28 and a drag performer.
2025-07-16 00:46:06
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l.ro82
l.ro82 :
Why does autism have to be a part of his birthday story?
2025-07-18 02:31:17
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em_abagail
Em :
I’m not a parent but every single day…. For show and tell for two years of preschool I brought my most treasured item, a dolphin figurine named Darwin I got at an aquariums gift shop…..and I’d tell everyone I was going to be a marine biologist … Not a single teacher ever made a comment or suggested I bring anything else but acted like Darwin was the most special interesting item in existence. My mom said she had to look up what a marine biologist even was. She never cared that I didn’t care about dolls or anything that wasn’t related to marine life and the ocean. I turn 35 this week… Darwin has a special stand on my shelf and my first job in my field was at the same aquarium I got him from and when I got that job I came home and sat down with Darwin and told him we did it. 🥹
2025-07-16 22:49:55
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thewrongpage
TheWrongPage (Kayley) :
my daughter wanted a dentist appointment for her 3rd birthday 🥰
2025-07-16 17:15:06
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sherlockshawty
Anna Whitfield-Sherlock :
I threw big themed parties for years. One year he chose “in Spanish” we labeled everything in our house in Spanish, played Lotteria and he wore a cuatro shirt.
2025-07-15 22:47:20
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jakefrmatl
Jake S :
I’m austistic. I’m 33 now. I still talk about a “watermelon party” my mother threw for me when I was 4. I’m balling my eyes out right now. Car washes RULE.
2025-07-16 12:27:02
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am_law52
am :
I'm autistic. I turned 30 this year. my friends helped me plan a BYO arts&crafts party. we had a picnic outside and everyone did their own art. Just a large parallel play gathering. it was the best bday party I've ever had in my whole life.
2025-07-16 01:12:57
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stashstitchdesigns
StashStitchDesigns :
Guaranteed some of those car wash employees talk about it still too 💕
2025-07-16 01:01:21
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justjk95
Jack :
I own a bus company. I was in a local cafe. Saw one of our uniform shirts on a young man. I was a little confused. Where’d he get that. I asked my team. Someone said “oh he lives by the garage, he’s obsessed with the buses, so we gave him a shirt” I got his dad’s number. He has custom shirts now, every bit of bus swag we have, and an invite to come go for a ride. Idc if it’s my kid or someone else’s. Let them be kids, it’s what community is about.
2025-07-15 23:52:51
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rbphmm
rbphmm :
My son was obsessed with IKEA. They gave us a behind the scenes tour, IKEA swag and free dinner in the restaurant. We went back to visit countless times after that because it felt like “home” to him.
2025-07-15 20:30:47
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she_rocknrolla
she_rocknrolla :
Uh, this is an elite birthday party. And I bet the workers were so excited for it. What a great day.
2025-07-15 23:06:40
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jessmess818
jess :
my son is 8 and has profound autism and LOVES balloons. anynway shape or form. I now own and run a successful party balloon company because of him and leaning into his interest.
2025-07-16 00:07:42
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squigglesquirrel
InvincibleMD :
Do you realize that colouring picture of the car was is HAND DRAWN and then scanned into a computer... A staff member drew that with their own hands for your son 😭
2025-07-16 18:23:44
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chapazile
chapazile :
One of my students was obsessed with vacuum cleaners. His Mom made him vacuum cleaner trading cards complete with stats 🥹
2025-07-15 23:59:29
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