autism awareness

Thinking in Pictures: Book Review

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Thinking in Pictures: My Life with Autism written by Temple Grandin Excerpt taken from Amazon Temple Grandin, Ph.D., is a gifted animal scientist who has designed one-third of all the livestock-handling facilities in the United States. She also lectures widely on autism–because Temple Grandin is autistic, a woman who thinks, feels, and experiences the world in ways that are incomprehensible to the rest of us. In this unprecedented book, Grandin delivers a report from the country of autism. Writing from the dual perspectivies of a scientist and an autistic person, she tells us how that country is experienced by its inhabitants and how she managed to breach its boundaries to function in the outside world. What emerges in Thinking in Pictures is the document of an extraordinary human being, one who, in gracefully and lucidly bridging the gulf between her condition and our own, sheds light on the riddle of our common identity. What better insight into Autism than to hear it from someone who has been through it her self. This amazing book is a great read for anyone whose family has been touched by Autism and is wondering what the future has ahead for their loved one. What…

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Extraordinary Individuals: Temple Grandin

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Temple Grandin is an inspirational woman that has proven to the world that autism is a limitation that can be overcome. The BBC has produced a biography of her life, that not only states her accomplishments but also gives much insight into the lives of autistic children. Check out the series of videos. They are well worth watching: The Woman Who Thinks Like a Cow Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Part 5 Additionally, a film by HBO, Temple Grandin, named after this heroic figure was created. It is available for rent at your nearest video rental store. Check the official site for the movie: http://www.hbo.com/movies/temple-grandin/index.html For more information of this individual and her works, look at: http://www.notablebiographies.com/newsmakers2/2006-Ei-La/Grandin-Temple.html

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Grandparents Play Larger Role in CoParenting Children with Autism

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Preliminary results from a survey conducted by the Interactive Autism Network, found that grandparents play a key role in both the financial and emotional upbringing of children with autism. More than half of the individuals surveyed reported that they had contributed towards their grandchild’s health care costs. Additionally, thirty percent of the grandparents were the first to notice the child’s developmental difficulty. For more information about the survey or IAN look on: http://www.iancommunity.org/ For the full article, check out: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=126194990&f=1030&sc=17

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Different Like Me: Book Review

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Different Like Me: My Book of Autism Heroes, written by Jennifer Elder. Excerpt taken from Amazon Different Like Me introduces children ages 8 to 12 years to famous, inspirational figures from the world of science, art, math, literature, philosophy and comedy. Eight-year-old Quinn, a young boy with Asperger’s Syndrome, tells young readers about the achievements and characteristics of his autism heroes, from Albert Einstein, Dian Fossey and Wassily Kandinsky to Lewis Carroll, Benjamin Banneker and Julia Bowman Robinson, among others. All excel in different fields, but are united by the fact that they often found it difficult to “fit in,” just like Quinn. Fully illustrated in color and written in child-friendly language, this book will be a wonderful resource for children, particularly children with autism, their parents, teachers, careers and siblings. This children’s book is a good tool to promote literacy and self-development in your child while bringing awareness to the autistic community. Enjoy-

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Support Yourself & Others Through Autism Speaks

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According to Autism Speaks, 1 in 110 children are diagnosed with Autism and for boys it’s 1 in 70. Unfortunately, the number of children being diagnosed with autism only keeps increasing. This is a disorder, which manifests itself through communication, social, and behavioral challenges. Thus a large portion of the language-impaired population is being affected by this disorder. If you have a family member with autism, or know someone that does, please pass on this useful information. Autism Speaks, Inc. is a non-profit organization that offers a wide variety of information on diagnosing and treatment strategies, community events, parental resources and education as well social networks for children and families. Spreading awareness is extremely important in order to help children and families with Autism. This is a disorder than can be aided through therapeutic intervention. Thus, we must all be informed and do our part. Please visit their site at AutismSpeaks.org to find out more.

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