The Autism Site

What can autistic people achieve? What are the limits of this baffling disorder?

Well, Jason McElwain made national news in 2006 as the high functioning autistic boy shocked his varsity team members and the stands by scoring twenty points in the last four minutes of the game. Up to that point the autistic boy had only been the team manager up to that point.

Jason McElwain experienced autism at its best. Some individuals on the autistic spectrum live very full lives - some are totally dependent and require 24-hour nursing care.

If you can say anything about the people who are on this autistic spectrum are any thing - it is that they do not fit into any one mold. I have been personally touched with autistic individuals in my family and friends.

But you can say that they need help - and the people who love them need help so that they can lead the kind of wonderful, unique lives they are entitled to.

The Autism Site - one of the Greater Good Click to Give programs, exists to help meet that need.

Creative Commons photo: President George Bush met Jason McElwain to congratulate him after his victory, and wish him well.

Temple Grandin is probably the most famous autistic person to date - because of her many accomplishments. She was diagnosed with severe autism as a child, and her mother was instructed to institutionalize her. Her mother refused to accept this reality for her - and became dedicated to finding help for her precious daughter.

This video shows a wide range of young people who fit somewhere on the autistic spectrum: from Rosie who is has a diagnosis of aspbergers syndrome to much more serious cases, one of whom is her own brother. The term "Pervasive Developmental Disorders" is often used as well.

Both children struggle, although they have a very supportive environment that helps them deal with the fact that they do not understand relationships, social cues, etc.

And it doesn't Cost You a Dime

If you press the Magic Button everyday you will be able to donate to autistic support charities - and it won't cost you anything!

This will help in getting the early intervention to those who need it most.

Here are three wonderful resources for those who are suffering from this disorder.

Autistic Kids can be really helped by service dogs.

Tom Cruise and Dustin Hoffman hit a home run with the 1988 movie Rain Man. The story starts when materialistic Charlie Babbit is called to his estranged father's funeral. He is infuriated to learn that almost all of his millionaire father's estate has gone to an unknown heir.

He discovers that the heir is a brother he did not know he had - who is an autistic savant. The road trip that they undertake is truly memorable, as Raymond Babbit shows his amazing savant talents in some unusual settings (Las Vegas?) and Charlie Babbit learns to love.

Unfortunately not all sufferers with autism or Asperger's have lives as productive as Temple Grandin. Some require loving care for their whole lives.

Still there is always hope, and always something to learn about this disorder. If you want to help you can always

Coming out of deep, severe autism to be a spokesperson for autism and a revolutionary in the world of animal husbandry and animal welfare - is Dr. Temple Grandin. She has revolutionized the world of the slaughter-house, making it a much more humane and healthy place.

Temple inspires all people to be what they can be - and to rise higher than than they thought they could.

The Autism Site Uses the Money they Earn From Your Clicks wisely

The Clicks that you Provide help autistic kids and their families in several ways.

Lekotek - Interactive Therapy is family play therapy with the advantage of being fun, and of directly involving the child's family. Positive reinforcement comes naturally during play — whether by the successful attempt to accomplish a task, or by a playmate encouraging the behavior.

National Autism Association — Helping Hand Program is another charity that is supported through the Autism Site. This charity focuses on speech and behavior therapy, which are other very important parts of the early intervention that is so important for the lives of these people.

The third Charity that the Autistic Site gives to is Autism Speaks — which focuses on effective, relevant research on autism.

All together, these are a thorough, comprehensive program for assistance for autistic people and their families.

Two Wonderful Lensmasters Share their Stories

We are blessed on Squidoo with two amazing lensmasters: Kylyssa and Mystic Mama who are self-defined "Aspies." I was intrigued, touched and blessed by their sharing and hope you really enjoy their lenses.

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My son has Aspberger's disorder and he has started an eBay business. Check it out!

Here is a child who has many challenges, in fact he was thought to be mentally retarded - and with a lot of help, he was able to succeed.

Do What you Can to Help People on the Autism Disorders Spectrum

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