Autism Awareness Month - April 2011 (28)

Apr 1, 2011 4:03 AM CST Autism Awareness Month - April 2011
70Libra
70Libra70LibraCounty, Waterford Ireland43 Threads 6,782 Posts
April has been declared, by the United Nations, as World Autism Awareness Month, to increase and develop world knowledge of Autism.

Millions of individuals worldwide are undiagnosed, misunderstood and looking for help.

* Autism affects as many as 1 in 100 people

* Boys are four times more likely than girls to have Autism

* Autism does not discriminate by geography, class or ethnicity


Thank you for reading



hug
Apr 1, 2011 4:06 AM CST Autism Awareness Month - April 2011
MSN74
MSN74MSN74Dublin, Ireland13 Threads 498 Posts
70Libra: April has been declared, by the United Nations, as World Autism Awareness Month, to increase and develop world knowledge of Autism.

Millions of individuals worldwide are undiagnosed, misunderstood and looking for help.

* Autism affects as many as 1 in 100 people

* Boys are four times more likely than girls to have Autism

* Autism does not discriminate by geography, class or ethnicityThank you for reading


thumbs up libra

Too many people are misunderstood or labelled due to lack of Awareness.....
Apr 1, 2011 4:13 AM CST Autism Awareness Month - April 2011
mixnmatch
mixnmatchmixnmatchDublin, Ireland1 Threads 12 Posts
70Libra: April has been declared, by the United Nations, as World Autism Awareness Month, to increase and develop world knowledge of Autism.

Millions of individuals worldwide are undiagnosed, misunderstood and looking for help.

* Autism affects as many as 1 in 100 people

* Boys are four times more likely than girls to have Autism

* Autism does not discriminate by geography, class or ethnicityThank you for reading


great anything that heilp porple be more understanding accepting and open minded
Apr 1, 2011 4:14 AM CST Autism Awareness Month - April 2011
mixnmatch
mixnmatchmixnmatchDublin, Ireland1 Threads 12 Posts
ment help people
sorry
Apr 1, 2011 4:24 AM CST Autism Awareness Month - April 2011
peadar
peadarpeadartipperary, Tipperary Ireland74 Threads 349 Posts
In response to: April has been declared, by the United Nations, as World Autism Awareness Month, to increase and develop world knowledge of Autism.

Millions of individuals worldwide are undiagnosed, misunderstood and looking for help.

* Autism affects as many as 1 in 100 people

* Boys are four times more likely than girls to have Autism

* Autism does not discriminate by geography, class or ethnicityThank you for reading
Fair play to you for the thread libra.its an issue that is finally getting the attention it deserves and needs.
Apr 1, 2011 4:29 AM CST Autism Awareness Month - April 2011
70Libra
70Libra70LibraCounty, Waterford Ireland43 Threads 6,782 Posts
peadar: Fair play to you for the thread libra.its an issue that is finally getting the attention it deserves and needs.

It's something close to my heart. My son (nearly 7yrs old) was diagnosed with Autism nearly 4 yrs ago.
Apr 1, 2011 4:33 AM CST Autism Awareness Month - April 2011
peadar
peadarpeadartipperary, Tipperary Ireland74 Threads 349 Posts
70Libra: It's something close to my heart. My son (nearly 7yrs old) was diagnosed with Autism nearly 4 yrs ago.
yes and mine also,but hey hes a lovely child,has his moments but dont we all.
Apr 1, 2011 4:34 AM CST Autism Awareness Month - April 2011
martini100
martini100martini100wexford, Wexford Ireland19 Threads 2,158 Posts
70Libra: It's something close to my heart. My son (nearly 7yrs old) was diagnosed with Autism nearly 4 yrs ago.



hug great thread
Apr 1, 2011 5:05 AM CST Autism Awareness Month - April 2011
wittyone
wittyonewittyoneDerry, Ireland9 Threads 8,815 Posts
70Libra: April has been declared, by the United Nations, as World Autism Awareness Month, to increase and develop world knowledge of Autism.

Millions of individuals worldwide are undiagnosed, misunderstood and looking for help.

* Autism affects as many as 1 in 100 people

* Boys are four times more likely than girls to have Autism

* Autism does not discriminate by geography, class or ethnicityThank you for reading


Great cause and everyone should wear the ribbon for the month. thumbs up
Apr 1, 2011 8:03 AM CST Autism Awareness Month - April 2011
biggles90000
biggles90000biggles90000kilkenny, Kilkenny Ireland154 Threads 17 Polls 4,582 Posts
70Libra: April has been declared, by the United Nations, as World Autism Awareness Month, to increase and develop world knowledge of Autism.

Millions of individuals worldwide are undiagnosed, misunderstood and looking for help.

* Autism affects as many as 1 in 100 people

* Boys are four times more likely than girls to have Autism

* Autism does not discriminate by geography, class or ethnicityThank you for reading



Thats great i have a niece and a nephew who are autistic my little niece had trouble there for a while with a teacher at school but was sorted in the end.
Apr 1, 2011 8:52 AM CST Autism Awareness Month - April 2011
70Libra: April has been declared, by the United Nations, as World Autism Awareness Month, to increase and develop world knowledge of Autism.

Millions of individuals worldwide are undiagnosed, misunderstood and looking for help.

* Autism affects as many as 1 in 100 people

* Boys are four times more likely than girls to have Autism

* Autism does not discriminate by geography, class or ethnicityThank you for reading


thumbs up i have 3 nephews with autism and another with aspergis, we were told that they might never have a best friend their whole life, also they can never accept a maybe answer, has to be yes or no........4 beautiful children though and all they want and need is to be showered with love and affectionteddybear
Apr 1, 2011 9:05 AM CST Autism Awareness Month - April 2011
70Libra
70Libra70LibraCounty, Waterford Ireland43 Threads 6,782 Posts
mcattack: i have 3 nephews with autism and another with aspergis, we were told that they might never have a best friend their whole life, also they can never accept a maybe answer, has to be yes or no........4 beautiful children though and all they want and need is to be showered with love and affection


That's one of the things... and it has to be right now too laugh
Apr 1, 2011 9:47 AM CST Autism Awareness Month - April 2011
70Libra: That's one of the things... and it has to be right now too



doh Tell me about it laugh


thumbs up Good thread hug
Apr 1, 2011 10:15 AM CST Autism Awareness Month - April 2011
biggles90000
biggles90000biggles90000kilkenny, Kilkenny Ireland154 Threads 17 Polls 4,582 Posts
Something i found ages ago when i was researching my nephews and nieces Autistic condition on the internet so i could understand it better hope you dont mind me posting it it a pray called Blessed are Those

Blessed Are Those

I. Blessed are those who stop and listen to my chatter. You may not understand me; but I love when people talk to me, for I long for companionship, too.

II. Blessed are those who take my hand and walk with me when the path is rough, for I easily stumble and grow weary. But thank you, too, for letting me walk alone when the path is smooth, for I must learn independence.

III. Blessed are those who take the time to tell me about special happenings, for unless you make special effort to inform me, I remain ignorant.

IV. Blessed are those who wait for me. I may be slow, but I appreciate your patience.

V. Blessed are those who are not ashamed to be seen in public with me, for I did not choose to be born thus. It could have been you as well.

VI. Blessed are those who do not pity me, for I don't want pity. All I want is understanding and respect for what I have learned as well.

VII. Blessed are those who notice my accomplishments, small as they may seem to you. I must work long and hard to learn many of the things you take for granted.

VIII. Blessed are those who include me in their games, even though I may not understand the rules, I still like to be included in your activities.

IX. Blessed are those who think of me as a person who loves, and hurts, and feels joy and pain just like you do, for in that respect I am normal.

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Apr 1, 2011 10:18 AM CST Autism Awareness Month - April 2011
stevem1955
stevem1955stevem1955dublin, Dublin Ireland20 Posts
being an uncle to an autistic boy,they are wonderful kids in fact many have underlying talents that are amazing.if adults are ignorant enough to not realize,that parents of these children spend so much time and energy on parenting and simply dont have the time to explain to everyone the cause of erratic behaviour let them move on and enjoy their own perfect worldpeace
Apr 1, 2011 10:29 AM CST Autism Awareness Month - April 2011
stevem1955
stevem1955stevem1955dublin, Dublin Ireland20 Posts
and please google amazing autistic children you will be in awecomfort
Apr 1, 2011 10:33 AM CST Autism Awareness Month - April 2011
Harmonious
HarmoniousHarmoniousDublin, Ireland2 Threads 1,824 Posts
70Libra: April has been declared, by the United Nations, as World Autism Awareness Month, to increase and develop world knowledge of Autism.

Millions of individuals worldwide are undiagnosed, misunderstood and looking for help.

* Autism affects as many as 1 in 100 people

* Boys are four times more likely than girls to have Autism

* Autism does not discriminate by geography, class or ethnicityThank you for reading


Great thread... thumbs up My 18 year old nephew has Autism... My sister had to fight in the courts in order for him to have an education.... Now the fight continues for adult placement for him... blues Hopefully things will be better by the time your son grows up... hug
Apr 1, 2011 10:40 AM CST Autism Awareness Month - April 2011
70Libra
70Libra70LibraCounty, Waterford Ireland43 Threads 6,782 Posts
stevem1955: and please google amazing autistic children you will be in awe

This story gives me goosebumps... and hope.

Apr 1, 2011 10:49 AM CST Autism Awareness Month - April 2011
sugar77
sugar77sugar77bray, Wicklow Ireland13 Threads 3,902 Posts
70Libra: This story gives me goosebumps... and hope.


Ive watched this a few times...absolutely fantastic...applause
Apr 1, 2011 10:54 AM CST Autism Awareness Month - April 2011
Glengirl
GlengirlGlengirlConvoy, Donegal Ireland54 Threads 2 Polls 5,560 Posts
sugar77: Ive watched this a few times...absolutely fantastic...


That is truely fantastic and must give such hope to all parents of autistic children thumbs up
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