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"I Like The Way I Think!" - Temple Grandin
May 13, 2013:
Charlotte Howard, The Economist magazine's Global Health Correspondent has a chat with Temple Grandin, the author of "The Autistic Brain."
Ten Things You Should Know
May 9, 2013:
This newly diagnosed aspie shares with us his perspective on awareness. In this video, Elijah John Kihlstadius presents 10 things he believes are important about living with and caring for someone with an autism spectrum disorder.
50 Faces of Aspergers Syndrome Project
May 8, 2013:
Willow Hope, a young lady with Asperger's syndrome has embarked on a video project to showcase the many faces of Asperger's. Willow wants to dispel the urban legend that people on the spectrum are not expressive and cannot empathize.
"So It Goes" - From Songs for Autism
May 7, 2013:
Do you know someone with autism? Of course you do, almost all of us are touched my autism in some way. But, how much do you actually know about this phenomenon?
Living With Autism
May 6, 2013:
Loving, caring and understanding is the best way to handle someone living with autism. We are living in a world where the incidence of autism is on the rise. The more steps we take to learn about this condition and understand it better, the easier we can make it for our loved ones with autism to navigate daily life!
Autism, A Mom's Perspective
May 3, 2013:
This is a great video for new parents! Lori Renn is an autism mom, and in this segment, she shares what it's like parenting, and how to best understand the spectrum. Lori talks about the importance of research and understanding her child's condition.
Xena The Warrior Puppy Finds Home With Autistic Boy
Apr 30, 2013:
Here's a double rescue story that can move you to tears! Xena the Warrior Puppy, injured and left for dead was rescued by the Hickey family about seven months ago. Since then, Xena and the Hickey's autistic son Jonny, have become the best of friends!
A Story of Robots and Autism
Apr 29, 2013:
Wow! Can robots help kids living with autism interact with the world around them? Check out this new research being conducted with kindergarten through fifth grade students that focuses on robots helping children communicate!
What It's Really Like!
Apr 23, 2013:
Hear from a 16 year old living with autism about what it's really like to grow up in your own little world. It's fascinating to hear from a firsthand source about what facing the real world is like, and how tough day to day interactions can be.
World Autism Awareness Day
Apr 22, 2013:
There's no such thing as too little awareness! Watch as CNN reporter Fredricka Whitfield chats with Holly Robinson Peete, actress, author, and autism advocate about Autism Awareness Day.
Only Human: Make Me Normal
Apr 17, 2013:
Here's a fascinating documentary following children and teenagers living with autism and Asperger's Syndrome. This video explores the concept of empathy and dealing with tragedy when living on the spectrum.
Autism: A Documentary
Apr 16, 2013:
The incidence of autism in the USA is on the rise, yet no one quite understands it. This touching documentary follows the lives of Corey and Trevor, two individuals living with autism and gives us a glance in to their world!
A Q&A With Temple Grandin
Apr 7, 2013:
Dr. Temple Grandin is a world renown expert about autism. She herself was diagnosed with autism. In this video, she answers a few questions about autism as interesting and as diverse as, "How do we deal with the teen years and love interests?" and "What advice do you have when kids have difficulties with potty training?"
"What I've learned from my autistic brothers..."
Apr 5, 2013:
Faith Jegede inspires us all with this beautiful TED Talk about what she has learned from her autistic brothers. She challenges us to live a life that isn't normal, or ordinary, but rather, one that is filled with love, wonder and the extraordinary!
The "A" Word - Part 1: Diagnosis
Apr 4, 2013:
Getting an autism diagnosis for your child is not easy to hear as a parent. So many questions well up about the future, and what this means for your life moving forward. Cheryl and Mike Riley open up about what it was like for them when their son Jack was diagnosed with the "A" word.
