The Miseducation of Autism!

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Don't Know Much About Autism, Do You?

And for me this is very true. I became truly passionate about doing a lens on autism especially after coming across David J Wilde's book "Raised in Hell". He tells of his experience of undiagnosed autism compounded with abuse. You can download a free copy in the "Raised in Hell" module on this lens. I've did a bit more research on autism and I found that there are five types of autism: 1) Classic Autism; 2) Asperger Syndrome; 3) Children Disintegrative Disorder; 4) Rett Syndrome; and 5) Persuasive Developmental Disorder Not Otherwise Specified. You can learn more of these different types visit The Five Types of Autism. Another article that I came across that I thought was interesting was this one on Asperger Asperger's Syndrome.

So with reading my downloaded copy of the book and researching all that I could about autism, I came across some useful information on April is National Autism Awareness Month; Walk Now For Autism; information from Autism Speaks; and books relating to autism. I also provide links to Learn About Autism, The Film Sensory Awareness Program, An Autism Fundraising Event, The AutismLink Store, ASA Online Art Exhibit as well as Support Autism by Donating. I hope this information is helpful to anyone wishing to learn more about autism especially those affected directly or indirectly by autism.


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April is National Autism Awareness Month 


The Autism Society of America (ASA) has been celebrating National Autism Awareness Month Since the 1970s.

Eight Ways to Celebrate: 


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Walk Now For Autism 

Autism Speaks' Walk Now for Autism is North America's largest grassroots autism walk program and our signature fundraising and awareness event. Join us at one of our walks across the United States, Canada or the United Kingdom.



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Autism Speaks:

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Learn About Autism:

Film Sensory Awareness


Learn more about this program

The AutismLink Store 


Want to raise money for your organization? AutismLink have fundraising packs! Shop at AutismLink!

My Autistic Sister (Poem) 

Around 2004, then, 10-year-old Deirdre O'Donnell penned a poem in honor of her autistic sister Caitlin. At the time she wrote it, Deirdre did not know that she herself had Asperger's Syndrome, a form of autism that affects social skills.


Autism silences your beautiful voice
From telling me what you are feeling
What causes you to laugh
When I don't get the joke
To the tears you shed
When I don't know your pain
Or your favorite song and
When you hug me when you
Fear the thunderstorms
Not knowing what torments you so often
Keeps me from comforting you.
Although autism silences your voice
I see love in your gleaming smile.
Even though I don't get your joke
I find myself laughing myself to tears
Just to see joy emblazoned on your face.
You are my sister
And that is what defines you
Not AUTISM.

Books Relating to Autism 

Born On A Blue Day: Inside the Extraordinary Mind of an Autistic Savant

Born On A Blue Day: Inside the Extraordinary Mind of an Autistic Savant

by: Daniel Tammet

Amazon Price: (as of 01/04/2010) Buy Now

The Horse Boy: A Father's Quest to Heal His Son

The Horse Boy: A Father's Quest to Heal His Son

by: Rupert Isaacson

Amazon Price: $16.49 (as of 01/04/2010) Buy Now

Ian's Walk: A Story About Autism

Ian's Walk: A Story About Autism

by: Laurie Lears

Amazon Price: $6.95 (as of 01/04/2010) Buy Now

Raised in Hell 

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Raised in Hell

(Survival Without
Diagnosis)

by David J Wilde

© 1/1/2008

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The author of this book, David J Wilde is circulating this book at no cost to anyone. He is sharing his story about his experience of abuse, undiagnosed autism and bipolar disorder. This is truly a story about survival! The title is Raised in Hell and the author believe it will shed some light for families on what can happen when a child doesn't get proper support through autism or other mental conditions. Now he has a young autistic son and is making sure he dosen't go through the same bad experiences. It is his goal to give his son the best of treatment and options. All he ask is that nothing is charged for his story.

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Autism Art Exhibit

Chaka Khan Supports Autism 


About the Foundation


  • Vision: To help find a cure for autism and give children-at-risk greater opportunities.

  • Help providing funding for research, awareness, and therapies for children with autism.

Learn more about this charity organization!


Chaka Khan Foundation logo courtesy of chakakhanfoundation.org

Support Autism:

Credits:

Intro Photo courtesy of www.child-autism-parent-cafe.com
Other photos courtesy of ASA Web site
AutismLink Logo courtesy of Autism Link Web site
Poem courtesy of Deirdre O'Donnell
Donation Button courtesy of ASA Web site
Toys R Us Logo courtesy of ASA Web site

Don't Know Much About Autism--What's Your Say? 

Did you find the lens informative? How familiar are you with autism? Do you have a relative with autism? Is all the information new to you? Enlighten me!

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