Don’t know how to crochet or knit for the 2012 Special Olympics Scarf project, no worries, look at the Special Olympics website to find out other ways that you can help!
How to Discuss the R Word with Others is script to give you some answers to some people’s lame excuses for using the R word.
Global Autism Convention India
Have you heard of Best Buddies? Definitely worth checking out.
Autism Ontario Removes outspoken worker-Sad news about an autism hero
Some ladies in Indiana are doing their part to spread autism awareness
People with Disabilities are Blending in on Reality Shows (not sure if this is a good thing LOL) Wow who knew?…people like disabilities are like everyone else in so many ways? Oh yeah I did.
New Book Helps Facilitate Transition to School
Autism Audit-Audio Interview
Pet Therapy for People with Autism Helps Develop Social Skills
If the word R word is hurting people, and it is, then let’s not use it. There are lots of great ways to say what you want to say without hurting people. There are just words in this language that we don’t say because it’s disrespectful and inappropriate to groups of people and we all know what they are. The R word is one of those words, if you don’t think so please watch this video of these kids with special needs explaining how the R word makes them feel:
And the more articles from About.com from Autism Moms:
An Autism Mom’s Tribute to Her Children
An Autism Mom Reflects on “The Monotony of Love”
An Autism Mom Sees Her Son as Forever Labeled – “With Love”
