Peggy
in memoriam 2016
It's just the natural thing to do, since my son has a form of autism.Likin' your support of helping people with autism, Peg!
Thanks darlin'.
It's just the natural thing to do, since my son has a form of autism.Likin' your support of helping people with autism, Peg!
Thanks darlin'.
Yes I sure am. They are wonderful. I usually go for the videos, as my son can and does watch them as well. He's more of a visual learner (as I am) rather than a reading learner. Less chance of distraction. It's amazing the stats on Autism, Aspergers, and other neurobiological disorders that he can rattle off.You're welcome, hon... btw are you aware of Jessica Kingsley Publishers?
You prolly are, but just in case, I thought I'd mention that wonderful resource.
It's a UK publishing company that devotes itself exclusively to publishing research-, guide-, and resource publications (books, videos) in support of assisting people with autism and those who support and love them.
All the best to you and yours,
HJ, MA Psychology
OCD isn't considered to be autism, while OCPD (Obsessive Compulsive Personality Disorder) is, though most people who have OCPD often get diagnosed as OCD as they are similar in some ways.April is Autism Awareness Month. However, more important to me, is that World Autism Awareness Day is April 2nd, 2011.
An organization called Autism Speaks is one of the founders of this cause, Light It Up Blue, to spread awareness of autism and to commemorate WAAD.
Here are some facts for you..... 6 years ago, 1 in 150 children were diagnosed with Autism.
Those stats today are alarmingly different. 1 in 110 children are being diagnosed with some form of Autism.
One in 70 of those diagnosed, are boys. 1 in 70.
Why am I posting about this here? This is very personal for me.
You see, my 11 yr old son, Ed, is one of those 1 in 70 boys. Ed was diagnosed with several disorders on the Autism spectrum, 6 yrs ago when he was 5 yrs old. Mainly he has Asperger Syndrome, sensory processing disorder, severe anxiety disorder, Obsessive/Compulsive disorder - all disorders associated with Autism.
Yet he is a very high-functioning little guy. Extremely intelligent (his IQ test 3 years ago scored 152), computer savvy, makes straight A's in school, is completely obsessed with anything electronic - computers, iPod, DSi, Wii - and loves to study science, and weather.
To just spend casual time with him, you'd never know he's autistic. He's fun, affectionate, has a vocabulary that astounds his teachers on a daily basis (asperger kids are often referred to as "little professors" because of their extended and adult vocabulary), and is a joy to be around. You'd have to live with him 24/7 to know of his (what are often referred to as) oddities, idiosyncrasies, and obsessions.
Now that I've babbled on, I have a favor to ask.
I'm asking each of you to please join me in participating in Light It Up Blue, commemorating World Autism Awareness Day, on April 2. It's very easy to participate. All you have to do is 1- Wear something blue that day. OR 2 - change your outside light bulbs to blue bulbs and let 'em shine. That's it.
Please check out this website - http://www.lightitupblue.org. It really is a world effort. Buildings such as the Empire State building, the Sears Tower, the Statue of Liberty, most state capitols, the Eiffel Tower, Most US Embassies, and many other capitols around the world participate in Light It Up Blue. Also on that site you see how you can spread the word via FB, and you'll even find an iPhone app!
SO I'm asking you, in honor of my son, and all the children (and adults) diagnosed with Autism disorders.....
Will you join me, my friends?
Oz is No1 !Check out the commercial that's been airing on Australian television
I think it's wonderful that they are airing commercials for it. There are none here that I know of.
I don't know either Mikey. Changing the lightbulbs to blue or wearing the puzzle lapel pin does have more of an impact, and that is the primary focus of the campaign, but they ask that people wear blue at the very least. However, for those of us who do know why you're wearing blue, I say thank you Mikey from the bottom of my heart.I will attempt to wear something blue on april second, however I do not see the point in this? It raises awareness how? All the people in my town will see is a blue shirt, they're not gonna ask why I'm wearing a blue shirt, a blue shirt isn't a special item, blue isn't a special color. In the UK we have cancer awareness day (i am not sure if it is international) and everyone wears pink because it is bright, vivid, and makes people ask "Why is that man wearing pink?"
So yes, Peggy, for your son I will endeavor to wear something blue, but I fail to see how it raises awareness. Should be a neon green or something which is eye catching IMO.
My lights are already changed to blue and shining proudly. I couldn't wait!That is a wonderful country , with friendly people, Peggy!
Two more days to go for the blue lights!
G'day to all!
Pics or it didn't happen!My lights are already changed to blue and shining proudly. I couldn't wait!
Already had 2 neighbors ask about the blue lights, and when I told them, they went out and got them too. The four houses at our little intersection here all now have blue porch lights.
Wonderful! Thank you my friend.My lights are just off now,Peggy.
Tonight they will shine blue again!
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