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Top 25 Autism Spectrum Blogs
We've updated the list: To view 2012's Top 30 Autism Spectrum Blogs, click here!
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 ↓
There are hundreds and hundreds (if not thousands!) of great autism spectrum blogs out there, representing a wide diversity of perspectives, but together they demonstrate one thing: a commitment to bringing ASD issues out into the open, making it less and less possible to ignore families who live with them every day.
Choosing just 25 blogs to highlight here was no small feat; those selected are Autism Speaks staff favorites, but this is by no means an exhaustive list. We easily could have doubled or tripled the number here with the addition of many other beloved voices we return to again and again. If there are others you would add, we hope you'll share them with us. In the meantime, thank you for joining us and Babble in celebrating those listed here.
- Kai MacMahon, Autism Speaks
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Try Defying Gravity | Alysia Butler
Raising three boys is challenging enough, but when Alysia’s 3-and-a-half-year-old middle son was diagnosed with ASD in December 2009, her life as a mom became that much more complicated. She writes that her goal is to have her sons understand that autism doesn’t have to be a limitation, and all of them can grow up to be amazing people in their own ways. Though she certainly posts on the difficulties of raising a son with autism, she also shares the things she loves about him, like his “giant squeezy hugs that go on forever and ever.” She vows: “He has made me a better wife, mother, and friend. I would not be the person I am today had this gift not entered my life five years ago.”
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AFAIC that’s the best aneswr so far!
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/