We are hosting two auctions right now for very special causes. These are not fancy items, they are simple items for phenomenal causes!
We chose these two organizations because, we both have children with Down's and Autism and feel motivated to do SOMETHING.
Please share our links.
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National Association for Down's Syndrome
Donations to this organization support the following programs
Parent Support Program
Medical In-Service Programs
Medical & Psychosocial services
Outreach to Spanish-Speaking Families
Mentoring Program
Family Retreat
Parent-to-Parent Network
Conferences & Seminars
Public Awareness Program
Web Discussion Forums
Newsletter
Resource Referrals
National Autism Association
The mission of the National Autism Association is to educate and empower families affected by autism and other neurological disorders, while advocating on behalf of those who cannot fight for their own rights. We will educate society that autism is not a lifelong incurable genetic disorder but one that is biomedically definable and treatable. We will raise public and professional awareness of environmental toxins as causative factors in neurological damage that often results in an autism or related diagnosis. We will encourage those in the autism community to never give up in their search to help their loved ones reach their full potential, funding efforts toward this end through appropriate research for finding a cure for the neurological damage from which so many affected by autism suffer.
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
Another Day
My son has really come a long way in the last six months. It has been wonderful to note his accomplishments.
This is the first he has had a formal report card (5th grade). This last one he made First Honors. It was priceless to see his reaction and his pride. He was so happy - he completed all his homework in record time that night.
One book that has really started to have an impact is "Different Like Me". The book talks about various life achievers like Einstein. My son feels very connected to the description of Arthur Turing. Who invented the Turing Machine (computers). He understands what some of the people in the book have accomplished so its been motivating for him.
I think everyday is a struggle for him to put out the knowledge he has inside. From simple equations to complex assignments, like reports. Like being stuck on 2+5, 2+5, 2+5. We have come up with several ways to draw out his answers etc.. and usually by trial and error.
Writing is a CHALLENGE. He has a very hard time writing. He has a little keyboard for writing assisgnments, but its not large enough for reports. We are working on getting him his own laptop which will not only hold his school work but also special programs to further develop his typing, writing, math skills. See http://hopeezinetoday.com/facts.html. My son really gets into deciding what to put on his page. He wants people to take the quizzes he puts on his page.
Well I am ending here with this. You can find Different Like Me at Amazon through our site:http://hopeezinetoday.com/Amazon.html - Just type it in the search spot and you will be taken directly to Amazon to that product.
This is the first he has had a formal report card (5th grade). This last one he made First Honors. It was priceless to see his reaction and his pride. He was so happy - he completed all his homework in record time that night.
One book that has really started to have an impact is "Different Like Me". The book talks about various life achievers like Einstein. My son feels very connected to the description of Arthur Turing. Who invented the Turing Machine (computers). He understands what some of the people in the book have accomplished so its been motivating for him.
I think everyday is a struggle for him to put out the knowledge he has inside. From simple equations to complex assignments, like reports. Like being stuck on 2+5, 2+5, 2+5. We have come up with several ways to draw out his answers etc.. and usually by trial and error.
Writing is a CHALLENGE. He has a very hard time writing. He has a little keyboard for writing assisgnments, but its not large enough for reports. We are working on getting him his own laptop which will not only hold his school work but also special programs to further develop his typing, writing, math skills. See http://hopeezinetoday.com/facts.html. My son really gets into deciding what to put on his page. He wants people to take the quizzes he puts on his page.
Well I am ending here with this. You can find Different Like Me at Amazon through our site:http://hopeezinetoday.com/Amazon.html - Just type it in the search spot and you will be taken directly to Amazon to that product.
Thursday, February 7, 2008
Autism Factions
There is such separatism amongst parents of children with autism and the autism community. I guess no matter what they figure out research wise - my child needs assistance. Period. I don't want to change who he is inside but like all parents I want him to be the best he can be.
There are groups that absolutely forbid the mention of mercury issues (these are support groups for parents) and other that won't think any other way.
I think we need to come together somewhere!!! This group does this, that group does that. If you don't do what one group says you aren't motivated to help your child - BULLOX!
Each person with autism is different, just like everyone else. What works for some doens't work for others. sometimes its frustrating when you have questions because one groups leads you one way and another tries to lead you another. The bottom line again is that my child needs support, less or more than other children with autism.
Not everyone can afford the fancy treatments that seem to bring some children round.
I told one person that I would walk for Autism Speaks. i would walk for TACA. I would walk for the National Autism Association. I would walk for AUTISM.
I am walking by the way - its anyone wants to sponsor us.
What are you doing for Autism?
What are you doing to increase AWARENESS?
There are groups that absolutely forbid the mention of mercury issues (these are support groups for parents) and other that won't think any other way.
I think we need to come together somewhere!!! This group does this, that group does that. If you don't do what one group says you aren't motivated to help your child - BULLOX!
Each person with autism is different, just like everyone else. What works for some doens't work for others. sometimes its frustrating when you have questions because one groups leads you one way and another tries to lead you another. The bottom line again is that my child needs support, less or more than other children with autism.
Not everyone can afford the fancy treatments that seem to bring some children round.
I told one person that I would walk for Autism Speaks. i would walk for TACA. I would walk for the National Autism Association. I would walk for AUTISM.
I am walking by the way - its anyone wants to sponsor us.
What are you doing for Autism?
What are you doing to increase AWARENESS?
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