Autism on YouTube: A Moving and Beautiful Statement

re: Autism on YouTube: A Moving and Beautiful Statement

Sheri — Thu, 26 Apr 2007 16:33:34 GMT

My son is 17 and autistic. My son is considered extremely high-functioning, this video brought me back to his toddlerhood. I wish we knew more about what actually causes this debilitating disorder.

re: Autism on YouTube: A Moving and Beautiful Statement

BabyCakies — Thu, 26 Apr 2007 04:25:15 GMT

I'm an occupational therapists who works with children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD), and I forwarded this video to all of the families I work with. Her ability to articulate her thoughts and feelings leads me to wonder if many more of these individuals could communicate better with us typical thinkers if only we could give them a method they could use. It also confirmed my belief that self-stimulatory behavior ("stims") do have an important role in the lives of people with ASD. I have so many questions for her!

re: Autism on YouTube: A Moving and Beautiful Statement

Jordan — Thu, 26 Apr 2007 00:43:44 GMT

I love this video, and have seen it multiple times - I don't tire of it. I am a Communication Therapist working with kids, mainly on the autism spectrum. This woman is right; communication is about so much more than words, which is why I use the title Communication Therapist rather than the standard Speech-Language Pathologist. We have to look at how those who are not using words are communicating to us, because they always are, even if it's through eye gaze - or even by simply turning away from us: that's communication in and of itself. I find it all endlessly fascinating and hope that others will view this video and be able to understand those with autism better. Thanks for sharing it!

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Karen Murphy — Wed, 25 Apr 2007 20:22:16 GMT

Miss B - nope, I looked (though could have missed it). It's not new, but it just speaks to me.

re: Autism on YouTube: A Moving and Beautiful Statement

erin — Wed, 25 Apr 2007 20:20:49 GMT

Autism Speaks created a music video of the Five for Fighting song, "World", which features images of autistic children and their families. It is a truly moving video and was the work of Bill Shea. The band is generously donating $0.49 to Autism Speaks for each time the video is viewed - the funding goes toward research studies to help find a cure.

http://www.whatkindofworlddoyouwant.com/videos/view/id/213154

re: Autism on YouTube: A Moving and Beautiful Statement

Miss-B — Wed, 25 Apr 2007 18:54:33 GMT

I've seen this before. I thought it was here on Strollerderby?