Autism...World Autism Awareness Day Today!

With this month being Autism Awareness Month there are many things on the television. I have watched CNN today a lot listening to their stories on Autism etc.

Today is the first ever World Autism Awareness Day....

HBO now has Autism the Musical I watched it the other day and I found out if you do not have HBO you can also view it online. Here is the web address:
http://www.hbo.com/docs/programs/autism/index.html

It is a neat show about a Mom who took it upon herself to help other kids with Autism like her son has. AWESOME.... great MOM....

All in the Autism Family
April 11th and 12th
Long Beach, CA
Joey Travolta (brother of John Travolta) - Director "Inclusive Films"
When not directing, Travolta provides hands on leadership as the artistic director of the Woodland Hills acting and filmmaking academy Joey Travolta's Entertainment Experience. Joey Travolta has gained national acclaim for his mission of helping students develop self-esteem, confidence, and creativity through acting and digital film making. He founded Inclusion Films to specifically make films about individuals with special needs.

Event for Autism Awareness
Welcome to Walk Now for Autism
Saturday, April 26, 2008
The Rose Bowl, Pasadena

Autism Awareness Night with the Los Angeles Clippers
Sunday, April 6th, 2008
3:00 PM
Come to the STAPLES Center and take part in this great night as the Clippers join together with Autism Speaks and Athletes against Autism to raise awareness and funds with portion of every
ticket purchased going toward a cure for Autism. Please show your support for this great cause and come watch as the Clippers take on All-Stars Yao Ming and Tracy McGrady
For more information on the evening and to order your tickets, please click here or contact Sam Levitt with Athletes Against Autism at (323) 549-0500, ext. 747 or slevitt@autismspeaks.org.



Many businesses have teamed up to help Autism Awareness

Autism Speaks and Chevrolet have partnered for a month-long promotion to help generate up to $1 million for the non-profit organization. During April, people who visit www.autismspeaks.org can click on the “Help Chevy Help Autism” icon and take a free virtual test drive of the Chevy Malibu. Chevrolet will increase its $500,000 donation for every virtual test drive taken. Those who participate in the virtual test drive will be offered a free 30-day online trial of XM Satellite Radio.

During April 6-26 at 800 TJ Maxx stores nationwide, customers will be invited to purchase an Autism Speaks puzzle piece at checkout for a donation of $1. No purchase is necessary to make a donation, and all proceeds will benefit Autism Speaks.

Modell's Sporting Goods stores launched a four-week "Dollar Donation Days" promotion Sunday. Through April 26, customers at all 135 Modell's store locations throughout the Northeast will be able to purchase $1 Autism Speaks puzzle pieces at check-out, with all proceeds being directed towards autism research.

Five hundred Barnes & Noble stores across the country will partner with Autism Speaks to host special Storytimes in April as part of Autism Awareness Month. Barnes & Noble's national program, in partnership with Autism Speaks, is designed to raise awareness and foster understanding about autism.

The Bachman Company recently launched its "edible awareness" campaign with puzzle piece-shaped pretzels. The Puzzle Pretzel is now available in grocery stores in the Northeast and online at http://www.bachmanpretzels.com/. Bachman will donate five percent of the proceeds from the sale of the Puzzle Pretzels to Autism Speaks.

Build-a-Bear Workshop and Autism Speaks are teaming up for the fourth year to raise funds for autism research and awareness with the sale of purple satin hearts to benefit Autism Speaks. Stores will also offer customers printed information about autism.


You can use the web address below to go to the site about the Autism Cruises I would love to take Aaron on one someday.
http://www.alumnicruises.org/Autism/Autism_Home.htm


"Tee Up for Autism Golf Classic"

The tournament is on June 28th, 2008 at the Indian Wells Golf Resort, home of the LG Skins, in Indian Wells, CA. Registration and breakfast will begin at 7:00 AM followed by a Shotgun start at 7:45 AM sharp (Scramble Format). Enjoy multiple contests and games during play - along with memorable awards for the top 3 teams following play.

These are just a few of the happenings concerning Autism Awareness.

I had suspected for a few years our son Aaron had Autism. He was finally diagnosed by taking him to UCLA Autism Clinic over the course of a few weeks of visits. The very first visit we had been there less than a half hour when the specialist came and told us yes indeed they were sure our son was Autistic. It answered so many questions and concerns we had over the years. I would recommend UCLA Autism Clinic to any parent who feels their child may have Autism. You can use this url to find some information on it. http://www.autism.ucla.edu/aec/index2.php