Happy Autism Awareness/Acceptance Month!

Hi again, I know I am a few days late but here is, Happy Autism Awareness/Acceptance day and month! :)

Here is a video I uploaded to my Youtube account as I thought it was too long for CNN
and here is my posted on CNN greeting: 
http://ireport.cnn.com/docs/DOC-770085


Here is some basic information about Autism and the spectrum:


http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0002494/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Autism
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Autism_spectrum
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Autism_spectrum
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Epidemiology_of_autism
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heritability_of_autism
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sociological_and_cultural_aspects_of_autism
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Causes_of_autism
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asperger_syndrome
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PDD-NOS
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rett_syndrome
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fragile_X_syndrome
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High-functioning_autism
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neurodiversity
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stimming
http://autism.about.com/od/autismterms/a/stimming.htm

now according to latest U.S. stats its about 1 in 88 children, and in Canada about 1 in 200, although there is some controversy with the stats though which is really due to catch up stats with certain ethnic groups according the report. But hey why worry about the causes when we should be accepting those who both children & adults who have Autism and spectrum, for social,job, and housing supports especially as Autistic children grow up to be Autistic adults, and a you cannot prevent Autism either..that is like trying to prevent the sun from coming up or coming down...we are here to stay whether you agree or not, so deal with us.  We all have gifts and its up to you parents/carers to work with us not against us on our timing of life.


Those with Autism have been here on earth since the dawn of time in one way or another, and will continue to be here as long as man continues to be on earth....


Autism is NOT a tragedy but of one filled with long journey of both the up and down days, and also of learning and growing and accepting each other despite our differences and quirks....

It seems that for success in science and art, a dash of autism is essential.
— Hans Asperger

"If by some magic, autism had been eradicated from the face of the earth, then men would still be socializing in front of a wood fire at the entrance to a cave". – Dr. Temple Grandin

My nephews who are also Autistic on the spectrum and why I do what I do

My video review site, including some Autistic movies that I like and some that are not considered Autistic but reviews of neurotypical movies from an Autism point of view:
http://spectrumvideoreviews.blogspot.ca/


Also if you look further into the blog, you can see all my interviews and links to sites where I aired my story...If you hear my stories from anywhere else then its just gossip and untrue, as I have all the proper links on my blog..


Thank you for reading today... :D xx cheers!


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http://www.babble.com/baby/baby-development/top-autism-blog-nominate/index.aspx

       

Autism is Not A Tragedy (In Memory of George Hodgins & others Like Him)

Hello again, everyone sorry I haven’t been writing in a little while, personal family emergency with my mother who needed surgery she is home and fine now, and I was feeling a bit down over the winter, but I am fine now! 

What I am writing I have my sister Janet’s blessing to do this opinion piece article too (she is a single mother & has 2 young adult Autistic sons)  I just wanted to say in light of all the hatred towards special need children & Autistic children, there is an awful wave of hate crimes going around in guise of mercy killings (real name is murder), abuses towards us Autistics both young and old etc. It disgusts me that parents/carers in a role of responsibility & trust would do such horrible things to us, namely this article from the San Jose Mercury where an Autistic young man named George was murdered by his mother Elizabeth. In which his mother received all the symptathies etc, but not George who was forgotten especially by the public & by a so called Autism organization called the Autism Society of America, who forgot the victim George in favour of the murderer,George’s mother Elizabeth:

Here is that letter, please know I now longer support ASA due to this issue, If they can forget George they forget the rest of us Autistics as well.  Courtesy of Autistic Hoya Blogger Lydia Brown:

http://autistichoya.blogspot.ca/2012/03/not-human-anymore-is-this-what-ally.html

This was written in response to the Autism Society's statement about the murder of 22 year old George Hodgins, an Autistic man whose mother shot first him and then herself in early March 2012. I have included the ASA statement below.

Appendix

March 17 Letters to the Editor, Mercury News

Originally visible here.

Cuts to adult disability support are devastating

The tragic story of Elizabeth Hodgins, who last week took her own life and that of her 22-year-old son with autism, leaves us truly devastated. While this incident is an anomaly, it shows that high stress on parents is very common in the autism community. We fear that stories such as these will continue if families still feel hopeless in their struggles.

According to the Mercury News, Hodgins was exhausted trying to find a program for her son. Like most states, California provides little or no appropriate support to individuals with developmental disabilities once they turn 22. In addition, California has cut $1 billion in developmental disabilities services during the past three years, and the Department of Developmental Services will cut another $200 million within the next year.

We cannot wait long for change. Autism diagnosis is experiencing a staggering growth rate. Today, 65 percent of all state regional center intakes relate to autism. The divorce rate among parents with a child with autism is as high as 70 percent due to the pressure.

Scott Badesch

President and COO Autism Society of America

Marcia Eichelberger

President Autism Society of California

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Believe it or not I really do respect parents, single parents, carers etc of Autistic & other special needs people’s however murder is not acceptable in society no matter what the carers/parents are experiencing,if you need help please go get some help, or move away, or something, however this murder is inexcusable by any standards, I am sorry for your situation, this sets a dangerous precident that murder is the only way out, well I have news for you ITS NOT! I post lots of links all the time on my facebook account that can help those of you who do need the help, and please don’t say just because I am not a parent I don’t understand that. This is poppycock! as the parents I talked to agree with me and are just as appalled by this murder, all those who feel sorry for this parent murderer ought to be ashamed of themselves, and her family ought to be ashamed too for maybe not helping enough and the father must have seen this coming too?

Here are some links from the Autcast blog created by Landon Bryce:

http://thautcast.com/drupal5/content/crackpots-suggest-elizabeth-hodgins-choice-kill-her-son-means-you-should-not-have-kids

http://thautcast.com/drupal5/content/memory-george-hodgins-plea-autistic-personhood

http://thautcast.com/drupal5/content/where-we-must-go-after-hodgins-tragedy

http://thautcast.com/drupal5/content/what-not-write-when-autistic-people-are-murdered-our-parents

http://thautcast.com/drupal5/content/loving-and-devoted-parents-do-not-shoot-and-kill-their-sons

More related links:

http://lizditz.typepad.com/i_speak_of_dreams/2012/03/vigil-for-george-hodgins-and-other-disabled-people-murdered-by-their-families.html  by Liz Ditz

 http://www.record-bee.com/ci_20208160/spectrum-erased-from-his-own-murder


http://www.wrongplanet.net/postt192818.html forum about the case also Autistic Self Advocacy Network Remarks

http://paulacdurbinwestbyautisticblog.blogspot.ca/2012/03/murder-of-george-hodgins-22-year-old.html  by Paula C Durbin Westby



http://thinkingautismguide.blogspot.ca/2012/03/remember-one-of-our-own-george-hodgins.html With remarks made by Autism advocate Zoe Gross

Just to let parents/carers know that we having feelings & dreams too! We are capable of loving, & contributing to society as well! I hope the Autism Society of America is ashamed of themselves knowing they support a murderer.

Here is a blog that I thought was kinda of neutral but unsure anyway this blog is by Autism mother Elaine Hall just for your information: 

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/elaine-hall/living-with-autism_b_1344054.html?utm_source=Alert-blogger&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Email+Notifications&ref=fb&src=sp&comm_ref=false#sb=563756,b=facebook

Ms. Hall feels sorry for both although I think she should have sided with George a little more…

And to conclude this blog (maybe be amended for future updates as more information becomes available) here is an anti bullying poem by my niece Brittany Doell (she is the daughter from another sister I have, as I have two older sisters), please spread this video around viral thank you! ) 

AMMENDUM: another Autistic child who was only 4 years old was also murdered selfishly by his mother is name is Daniel Corby, here are the links:

http://www.cbs8.com/story/17330268/arraignment-wednesday-for-mother-accused-of-killing-autistic-son

http://thautcast.com/drupal5/content/patricia-corby-told-police-she-drowned-autistic-son-daniel-bathtub

http://thautcast.com/drupal5/content/autistic-reactions-murder-daniel-corby

Thank you & please take care!

Updated my Video Review Blog again...

Hi all my latest review is of the movie The Miracle Worker 1962 edition please stop by! :) Thank you!

Just updated my Video Review Blog...

Hi everyone! I just updated by video review blog! please stop by! I reviews The Six Million Dollar Man Season 1 & Griff the Invisible! :) 

Featured on ANCA Radio....

Hi again today I was featured on ANCA radio with friend Leo Gregory,here is my interview! 


http://www.blogtalkradio.com/autistic-people-/2011/12/07/gfcf-chef-showcommnity-corner


Here is more info about Leo's organization Autistic Naturally! feel free to join the community today! :)  http://www.naturallyautistic.com/  as Dr.Temple Grandin is an ambassador for the organization too! 

Autism Reliable News Sources

Hello again! here my links for Autism (& Spectrum) friendly news & information sources, these sites are well balanced sites, that post the positives to Autism as well as the negatives  to balance things out. I often use these sites for posting my the news on my facebook profile/twitter etc.

http://theautismnews.com/

http://leftbrainrightbrain.co.uk/

http://www.autismsupportnetwork.com/news

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Main_Page (type in what your looking for)

http://autism.about.com/

http://www.autismclassroom.com/

http://www.autism-society.org/news/

http://www.annakennedyonline.com/

http://www.autismdigest.com/

http://www.asquarterly.com/

http://autismnewsandviews.blogspot.com/

http://www.facebook.com/groups/294160080597337/ (Buttons & More Facebook Group run by Richard S. Bolster)

http://www.autismkey.com/

these are just some sites I recommend, for your viewing pleasure! thank you! :)

A Simple Wish & Dream...(for Autistics Speaking Day 2011)

Hi there everyone I just wanted to wish all a happy Autistics speaking day! I want to say to all the parents & carers, I know your doing your best to raise your children & I admire especially those who are single parenting/caregiving those living on the Autism spectrum (my sister is a single mother of 2 very bright & wonderful Autistic young adults) & I know as a person myself on the spectrum (Aspergers/HH  HFA), I have had some disagreements with some in the past because sometimes adults on the spectrum & parents of those on the spectrum often have communications differences of dreams, goals & hopes (as you know the spectrum is vast with communication “differences”).  Everyone has different ideas on what causes Autism & spectrum & how it should be approached.  My goal is still one day for all us despite any differences of opinion we have to have not only have peaceful coexistance, & awareness of Autism but acceptance of Autism & those who are on the spectrum & for those of us on the spectrum to also do our best to understand what parents go through as well (I know its hard due to our communications issues but if you look at us inside we have good hearts & mean well) & we can fight the real battle & that is general public to accept us as well because if we quarrel in the community then how are we supposed to get the public to take us seriously & not to discriminate against us? I know its not easy but we should at try to grow with each other, its called life. Thank you for reading this & have a great day!  See my previous postings to learn more about Autism.

 made by autiepoet on facebook

Proud Autistics Speaking Day Member

Hello again, I hope everyone has a great day! I just wanted to let everyone know that I am a member of Autistics Speaking Day on November 1 is the official date.  Anyways just letting you know that I have opinions too whether you like them or not I am here to stay! I am a proud Aspergian/HFA & will leave the links for the site if you are interested in participating too please contact the site for more information. Thank you! :)

http://autisticsspeakingday.blogspot.com/

Video above is about the Autism Acceptance Project created by Estee Klar