[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
http://www.autismvox.com/autism-every-day-the-real-story/
Julia
Sorry, should have added that you ought to read at least the first 6
comments, as well.
Julia
Thanks for the link Julia. Watching the clip I was hoping
there would be more discussion of a point that was barely
touched on- integration/expectations of society. I
figured there was only so much that could be covered in
one PSA. Having completed a year of my doctorate work
(and delving once again into some of the developmental/
neurological/systemic conditions that individual may have
I am happy to see some educational material coming
out for parents and youth regarding various conditions.
Educational material is getting (slowly) researched.
Some examples that come to mind are the StarBright
program for youths with cystic fibrosis and the
Arthritis Self-Management Program (ASMP). I am not aware
of much in there literature regarding Autism, but that doesn't
mean it isn't being developed.
Relating to the comment about the autistic child who
bikes 5 miles with his dad... this is great to hear. Emerging
awareness about sporting options for children with
disabilities seems to be on the verge of becoming more
mainstream (although I may be optimistic considering
the budget rhetoric around the country about
cutting back public rec programs). I was amazed
that hippotherapy programs are commonly subsidized
through donations for relatively decent priced
participation (and in our area/state I thought there
was one program and there are more like 8 to 12).
_http://www.ncpad.org/index.php_ (http://www.ncpad.org/index.php)
National Center on Physical Activity and Disability
American Hippotherapy Association
_www.americanhippotherapyassociation.org_
(http://www.americanhippotherapyassociation.org)
Not a ton specific to Autism, but awareness and advocacy
helps drive things. I look at people like you an my
sister and know over time things will be better for kids
with Autism.
Dee
I have more links. I'll try to post several at a time rather than one
at a time.
I haven't watched the video yet, but I plan to by the end of the day
tomorrow.
Julia
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