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Top 25 Autism Spectrum Blogs
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The web has become a critical part of life for those impacted by autism, including many, many parents. It's not only an invaluable tool for quickly distributing information, but it's also an incredible source of community for those raising kids on the spectrum. Blogs, in particular, have provided those coping with autism a way to share their individual experiences and see that they are far from alone in their challenges and their triumphs. Read More ↓
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Mother of Shrek | Casdok
This mom from the United Kingdom is the single mother of 22-year-old “C,” a preverbal young man on the spectrum. Above all we admire her sheer honesty; she spares no detail, however painful, in describing the difficulties she faces in caring for an adult with C’s minimal language skills, including his tendency to use head-banging in an attempt to communicate. But in her openness, she’s never self-pitying; her never-give-up attitude is an inspiration, as is her fierce advocacy for her son’s rights and value as an adult. Casdok writes, “The noises he makes may sound like babble but this does not mean you should babyfy him.” She calls for respect for C as a person, not just a set of behaviors and insists on treating him as the growing adult he is, even taking him to night clubs and other age-appropriate venues. This is motherhood in overtime, and yet Casdok still finds the energy to share her story with all of us.
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Loving the adventurous spirit!! Thanks for sharing
Nowadays, in France, 650.000 individuals are affected by autism, and it goes up to 2 millions if you include their close family members
Condemned by the European Council in 2004, France is still very late in the area of research and adapted care for autism.
With the promotional films called Les Electeurs (The Voters), VAINCRE LAUTISME calls on the French government, the politicians and the public. Autistic people have been left for a long time on the fringe of society. They still suffer from legislative, political, administrative and social discriminations.
VAINCRE LAUTISME asks for a parliamentary commission to study autism in France, as well as an economic study on the cost of autism in France, and a specific legislation, adapted to the peculiarities of the autistic persons needs. VAINCRE LAUTISME also stands up for the creation of the Autism General States, a moratorium against Packing and a ruling against unsuitable cares.
In 2012, every French autistic individual and his/her family will take into account the politicians commitment before voting.
Check the videos on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VwvnNyN6nj0 and http://vaincrelautisme2012.com/