Help The Fight Against Autism
Posted by LisaJan 24
As you all know I have a couple of causes that are near and dear to my heart. The first one is March of Dimes. The second one is autism. Not only do I have a cousin with autism, but my sister in law is an autism specialist. She is in New York right now studying with one of the top specialists there.
The band Five for Fighting has truly stepped up to the plate with this issue. Every time you watch the video here, Five for Fighting will donate $0.40 to Autism Speaks. This funding goes towards research studies to find a cure. They are hoping for 10,000 hits. However, I know the blogging community, and I know what we can accomplish. Please pass this along to all of your friends and family.
Now, my cousin does not have same type of autism as the child on the video. However, the challenges regarding therapy and the insurance companies is the same. I do have to warn you though — make sure you have a box of Kleenex’s nearby because you are going to need them.
Stumbled and watched
A well-done and informative video.
Great post Lisa! Stumbled an watched.
This is something that we are somewhat familiar with although the person we know is 19 years old, was never diagnosed at all. That person has a lot of the signs and symptoms.
Forgot to tell you that I stumbled this.
[...] Lisa wrote a post about a Autism that everyone should read and participate. You just have to watch the video and the band the Five for Fighting will donate $0.40 to Autism Speaks. [...]
Stumbled, watched and I wrote about your post on my blog.
A fight against autism is a fight against autistics.
I’m autistic and Autism Speaks does not speak for me. Being autistic is the way I am and I don’t want to be “cured” - whatever that would be - I’m not diseased.
I agree with Amanda Baggs’ answer on the interview question if autistics should be treated: “Yes - treated with respect.”
Please visit our family’s site - http://www.fightagainstautism.com - we are shouting from the mountaintops for help in our fight against autism. Please please please pass out site along to anyone and everyone. Thank you
I think Autism affects every family. I don’t think there is a family that does not either have someone or know of someone who does not have a person with autism. I just read of a woman that son has a severe case and was find until the age of 8 and then all of a sudden slipped away mentally. They were able to bring him back to where he was before but it took them about a year. All went well until he was around 18 and then it hit him again until he was 23 years old. What she and her husband went through along with her son is unbelievable and so sad. It would tear your heart out.
Great post! My younger cousin was recently diagnosed with autism. I do hope they find a distinct cause for the disorder (if it is in fact caused by one thing) and continue to improve treatments for it.