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Autism Speaks co-founder Suzanne Wright & Autism Speaks join forces with The Advertising Council to inform the public about the prevalence and severity of autism. Since the production of this piece, the instances of children diagnosed with autism has risen from 1 in 166 to 1 in 150.
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This is a reply to the "articles of understanding" exchanged between Autism Speaks and GRASP, in which both sides pretty much ignored the existence of autistic self-advocates who do not speak and do not want to be cured, reducing us to old cliches. It primarily addresses the assumptions made by Alison Tepper Singer in her article and some of her other work.
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Joan Marie Whelan, having a passion for those who are involved with Autism, shares this video from Autism Speaks to highlight the very real situation that plays out in the homes of Autistic children. Her all-new "Giggles and You" Forum for Autism is a place where parents can grow, heal, and celebrate their little blessings. www.JoanMarieLive.co m
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Wrong Planet member Nicholas Grey puts Suzanne Wright and Autism Speaks on the defensive and sparks a great discussion among the platform members in which many participants agree that more needs to be done in terms of acceptance. Valarie Paradis also makes a good point and Lee Grossman of the Autism Society of America expresses his support of autistics.
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Interviews about Autism Walk event held in Las Vegas Sam Boyd Stadium Decemer 1, 2007. Toni Braxton sings national anthem, Jenny Mc Carthy, K-9 Therapists of Nevada, Icepals, Fundraiser for Autism
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Thank you so much to everyone who came out to our reception for the Art of Jeff Spindel & Jasper and the fundraiser for Autism Speaks at Casa Del Sol in Nyack, NY.
You made our opening night an enormous success!
"It is most important that we be kind when ever possible, it is always possible." H.H. Tenzin Gyatso- The 14th Dali Lama of Tibet
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On December 29, 2007, Suzanne and Bob Wright hosted a reception at their home for the benefit committee of the next Concert for Autism Speaks to take place March 30, 2008 at The Mar-a-Lago Club. Honorary Chairs Billi and Bernie Marcus and Melania and Donald Trump shared their support of Autism Speaks with the group of 75 attendees.
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On June 8, 2008, we will participate in Walk Now for Autism Speaks here in Toronto. Please consider donating for this very worthy cause. This is why it is dear to our hearts...
To donate, go to
http://www.walkno wforautism.org/c.ghK KIUPFIuE/b.3948849/s iteapps/personalpage /ShowPage.aspx?sid=c kIVKhOZKnKSK9NRLqE
