Saluting 10 Autism Super-Moms
Thanks for everything you do to help all of our kids!
The Great Bike Giveaway… Helping Special Kids Get Special Bikes
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Cheer On Autistic Boston Marathon Runner, Jonathan Brunot!
5 ways you can show your support & admiration!
The Waitress, The Autistic Girl And The Broken Hamburger
Find out what happens (or really, what doesn't happen!) when kindness and understanding is extended to a person with autism instead of eye-rolling and passing judgement...
From: CNN.com
Published: March 27, 2013
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VIDEO: Autistic Boy’s Doctor Mad Science Videos Garner 4 Million Hits
Jordan Hilkowitz used to yell and throw tantrums, bang his head on the tile and fling his shoes across the room. Diagnosed with autism, he did not speak until he was 5. Now, his YouTube web channel, Doctor Mad Science, features charming, excited 11-year-old Jordan demonstrating home science projects, such as a make-your-own lava lamp.
From: The Toronto Star
Published: February 18, 2013
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Waiter Stands Up For A Child With Special Needs
Would you risk your job to do the right thing?
Today Newsworld
Published: January 21, 2013
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VIDEO Tells Story Of “Sensory Santa”!
The Autism Society of Nebraska-Omaha Support worked with an Autism Mom to enable 300 kids on the Autism Spectrum to visit Santa. They hope to make this an annual event.
Published: December 2, 2012
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Watch Video Of Katy Perry, Jodi DiPiazza Singing at Night of Too Many Stars
Get your tissue ready before watching this one...
This mini-documentary follows Jodi DiPiazza, who was diagnosed with Autism as a toddler. Her transformation from an aggressive, non-verbal toddler to a beautiful and talented young woman who sings and accompanies Katy Perry on the piano in a touching version of the song "Firework", is nothing short of awe-inspiring.
Published: October 19, 2012
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YouTube Video Of Autistic Toronto Girl’s Ballet Dance A Viral Hit
A YouTube video of an autistic 10-year-old Toronto girl dancing along to a memorized 19th-century ballet has spun her into the spotlight online. The video, posted two weeks ago, shows Clara Bergs dancing step-by-step to the Coppelia comic ballet in her family’s living room, circling around a small footrest and positioning her body using a nearby cabinet. A small window inside the video shows a professional ballerina performing the dance, as Clara moves back and forth simultaneously with the grown-up dancer, whose moves she learned to copy.
From: The Globe and Mail
Published: October 5, 2012
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AMC Downtown Disney Offers Monthly ‘Sensory Friendly’ Shows Geared To Kids With Autism
During a sensory friendly showing, theater lights are turned up, sound is reduced and audience members are welcome to talk or get up and move during the show.
From: Disney Parks Blog
Published: September 11, 2012
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