tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15015304.post4320593933297609454..comments2023-10-08T02:29:54.161-05:00Comments on Word Trix: Thursday Thirteen 101: Autism AwarenessHeatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17700809709293636333noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15015304.post-90826517385187054352009-04-05T11:04:00.000-05:002009-04-05T11:04:00.000-05:00Janice - No problem, hon. I hope today was a much ...Janice - No problem, hon. I hope today was a much better day! <BR/><BR/>Melissa - Thanks. I am also a Beta Psi alum, though I've not been back to Carroll in some time. I'm still in touch with a lot of the sisters from my "era," but it's always nice to connect with another sister!Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17700809709293636333noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15015304.post-86967763570965589292009-04-04T09:21:00.000-05:002009-04-04T09:21:00.000-05:00Great list.Yes, I am from Beta Psi. Where are you...Great list.<BR/><BR/>Yes, I am from Beta Psi. Where are you from?Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13388952437880025191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15015304.post-91104523124488859722009-04-04T02:39:00.000-05:002009-04-04T02:39:00.000-05:00Great list.Sorry I'm so late posting on TT, but I ...Great list.<BR/><BR/>Sorry I'm so late posting on TT, but I had an awful day yesterday.<BR/><BR/>Janice~Janice Seagraveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02576031935823587485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15015304.post-31971057097069934152009-04-03T20:56:00.000-05:002009-04-03T20:56:00.000-05:00Jamie and Storyteller - Happy to share the info an...Jamie and Storyteller - Happy to share the info and help educate the masses. Thanks for stopping by!<BR/><BR/>RJ - Outrageous indeed! And I didn't even mention the insurance companies that refuse to pay for treatment. <BR/><BR/>KandyBlossom - You know what's interesting, too, is that most of the people I know with autistic children are creative types. Something to think on, no?<BR/><BR/>Lovesmukiwa - (((Hugs))) to you and your son. I hope you get the help you need for your son. Early diagnosis and treatment is soooo important!<BR/><BR/>Pamela - Yes, it is starting to be talked about more, but as you said--many miles to go as far as awareness, treatment and research. (((Hugs))) to you and your son!Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17700809709293636333noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15015304.post-63954444123253320882009-04-03T16:00:00.000-05:002009-04-03T16:00:00.000-05:00Thank you so much for posting this, Heather. My s...Thank you so much for posting this, Heather. My son has Aspergers Syndrome. He was diagnosed at 4 1/2 and is now 18. <BR/> <BR/>I've seen a change over the last five or so years in that Autism is being talked about more but there's so much more to do. Thank you for moving the message forward. :)Pamelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18408240293389246512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15015304.post-48037984416574874772009-04-03T14:18:00.000-05:002009-04-03T14:18:00.000-05:00We are foster parents (working on adopting) our li...We are foster parents (working on adopting) our little guy who we picked up from the hospital when he was one month old. He is now 2.5 and he has SOOO many signs of Autism it is ridiculous and trying to get a doctor to do anything, get us help etc. is FRUSTRATING.<BR/>Thanks for bringing to light a very serious issue which needs more attention!JCBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05066773082521607887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15015304.post-39876387883998211122009-04-03T00:01:00.000-05:002009-04-03T00:01:00.000-05:00Thank you for such an informative post. Like you,...Thank you for such an informative post. Like you, my family hasn't been touched by autism but so many of my friends' lives have been. <BR/><BR/>Happy TT!kandyblossomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07683587299205808119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15015304.post-89765682224040934552009-04-02T21:46:00.000-05:002009-04-02T21:46:00.000-05:00It's an outrage there isn't more money spent on re...It's an outrage there isn't more money spent on research on this, especially since the number of people affected by autism is reaching epidemic proportions.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15015304.post-61937149403653075802009-04-02T17:02:00.000-05:002009-04-02T17:02:00.000-05:00Informative post about an important topic. Thanks...Informative post about an important topic. Thanks for sharing.<BR/>Hugs and blessings,storytellerhttp://smallreflections.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15015304.post-72744086457724950922009-04-02T15:01:00.000-05:002009-04-02T15:01:00.000-05:00Thanks for sharing this information. I've also had...Thanks for sharing this information. I've also had students with Aspergers and, yes, they are challenging and rewarding.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15015304.post-3118120038121808202009-04-02T12:37:00.000-05:002009-04-02T12:37:00.000-05:00Hi Jennifer! Sadly, I must have missed that video ...Hi Jennifer! Sadly, I must have missed that video last year. I'll have to see if I can get the computer to cooperate long enough to watch it. (It's been erring a lot lately when I try to watch video...very annoying!)Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17700809709293636333noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15015304.post-26216182869382858642009-04-02T12:29:00.000-05:002009-04-02T12:29:00.000-05:00Thanks for this, Heather. I'd have to go find it,...Thanks for this, Heather. I'd have to go find it, but there was a video I put up at Divas that donated money everytime you watched it. <BR/>Wow! I went back and looked. It was from Feb of last year!<BR/>I'm going to bump it.Jennifer McKenziehttp://jenniferleeland.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15015304.post-68278590919556969242009-04-02T11:13:00.000-05:002009-04-02T11:13:00.000-05:00Paige - Thanks! You student with autism must have ...Paige - Thanks! You student with autism must have been both a challenging an rewarding expeience for you. (((hugs)))<BR/><BR/>Thanks Gattina, and thanks for stopping by! <BR/><BR/>Claudia - Thank you. Though I know a number of writers with autistic children, I did not know a lot of the statistics myself until I received info from my sorority in preparation for today's announced philanthropy refocus and partnership.Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17700809709293636333noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15015304.post-29379106539304289602009-04-02T11:09:00.000-05:002009-04-02T11:09:00.000-05:00Stephanie - Most welcome. Like you, I know others ...Stephanie - Most welcome. Like you, I know others who are affected by it, even though my own family has not been touched. <BR/><BR/>Inez - Thank you. I'm sure many are appreciative of the work you do on the forum you mod. <BR/><BR/>Barbara - Thank you, and many hugs to you and your son!<BR/><BR/>Jenn - Big hugs to you and your cousin. Thanks for stopping by!Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17700809709293636333noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15015304.post-23079985152914970742009-04-02T11:05:00.000-05:002009-04-02T11:05:00.000-05:00Shelley - The numbers are indeed mind-boggling. Th...Shelley - The numbers are indeed mind-boggling. The significant rise in diagnoses is why organizations like Autism Speaks are pushing for increased awareness and funding for research. If you know what causes a disease, you have a greater chance of preventing it. <BR/><BR/>Maggie - You're welcome! I knew you would appreciate it. Sorry to hear the boys are stressing you out. Feel free to repost--it is, afterall, WORLD Autism Awareness Day. (((HUGS))) ;)<BR/><BR/>Ms Menozzi - Thank you, I hope it will indeed benefit many. <BR/><BR/>Cassandra - Thanks, CC! <BR/><BR/>Adelle - The lack of funding is indeed sad. Hopefully we will see a significant change in that!Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17700809709293636333noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15015304.post-5228576287487228002009-04-02T10:36:00.000-05:002009-04-02T10:36:00.000-05:00Gosh, that's fascinating! Thanks for sharing all o...Gosh, that's fascinating! Thanks for sharing all of this! I have a couple friends with autistic kids - I've so much to learn.On a limb with Claudiahttp://on-a-limb.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15015304.post-7955866711564786572009-04-02T10:16:00.000-05:002009-04-02T10:16:00.000-05:00Very interesting to know a little more about this....Very interesting to know a little more about this.Gattinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06636525277807715146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15015304.post-53077568544187571642009-04-02T10:15:00.000-05:002009-04-02T10:15:00.000-05:00Great TT! When I did was a teacher I had a studen...Great TT! When I did was a teacher I had a student who had autism. Great kid!<BR/><BR/>*hugs*<BR/>Paige<BR/><BR/>My TT is at http://paigetylertheauthor.blogspot.com/Paige Tylerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04160083721050979492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15015304.post-63635529772196191062009-04-02T09:28:00.000-05:002009-04-02T09:28:00.000-05:00Excellent and informative post.Thanks for sharing ...Excellent and informative post.Thanks for sharing this information. I have a few friends who have autistic kids.Angeleque Fordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02601913367517074722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15015304.post-31942357727896291442009-04-02T09:01:00.000-05:002009-04-02T09:01:00.000-05:00I have a cousin who is autistic, and he is the mos...I have a cousin who is autistic, and he is the most loving person I have ever met.jennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11126675657006287838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15015304.post-61444818579294552232009-04-02T08:55:00.000-05:002009-04-02T08:55:00.000-05:00My son doesn't have Autism but he has a disorder t...My son doesn't have Autism but he has a disorder that is almost identical to Aspergers called Nonverbal Learning Disorder.<BR/>Great post! It's so good to make people aware.Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00680174673288007269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15015304.post-25381769562899016112009-04-02T08:54:00.000-05:002009-04-02T08:54:00.000-05:00Very informative blog post. I deal with a lot of t...Very informative blog post. I deal with a lot of these things since I mod a special needs forum for tin parents.<BR/><BR/>http://talesfromthecrit.wordpress.com/Inez Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07476367540175269903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15015304.post-22464755518556072432009-04-02T07:19:00.000-05:002009-04-02T07:19:00.000-05:00Thank you for the information. I know several fami...Thank you for the information. I know several families affected by this. *Hugs* Happy Thursday.Stephanie Adkinshttp://www.stephanieadkins.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15015304.post-57532109106277791062009-04-02T07:08:00.000-05:002009-04-02T07:08:00.000-05:00The funding statistics is just sad. Thanks for ope...The funding statistics is just sad. Thanks for opening my eyes, I never knew much of this.<BR/>Happy T13!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17765458764192796911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15015304.post-5075038066215217412009-04-02T06:55:00.000-05:002009-04-02T06:55:00.000-05:00This is an amazing and wonderfully informative Thu...This is an amazing and wonderfully informative Thursday 13. Bless you for spreading the word. ((hugs))<BR/><BR/>Cass<BR/>Our T13 is at: http://midnightmooncafe.blogspot.comCassandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05331887972977291676noreply@blogger.com