Autism spectrum
disorder (ASD) can sometimes mean that an individual's ability to communicate can
be limited. Because of this, those with loved ones affected by autism spectrum
disorder must learn to be the voice for their loved ones, helping them to
navigate a world that can sometimes work against them.
According to the World
Health Organization, around 1 out of every 160 children globally have some form
of autism spectrum disorder, which often begins in childhood and impacts a
person throughout the entirety of their life. Luckily, interventions such as
behavior treatment, parent training, (SPEECH, OCCUPATIONAL, FLOORTIME
THERAPHIES) and access to life-long care can positively increase the quality of
life for those affected by ASD.
However, one of
the largest challenges that face families and
individuals living with ASD is the myths and misconceptions that are tied to
the disorder. For many, this negative stigma can be difficult to navigate, and
even harder to explain to others who are misinformed about why an individual
with ASD may have difficulty in social situations.
Thankfully, there
are many people who have taken it upon themselves to be a voice for those who
may not be able to express their feelings. These prominent voices in the autism
community are making waves globally, sharing real-life experiences, challenges,
and encounters to share information and cultivate a culture of understanding
around ASD. The following blogs and voices are just a few examples of people
making a massive difference in the autism community and beyond:
1 - Jon Stewart
As the host of
the “Night of Too Many Stars” fundraiser, Jon Stewart has brought autism
awareness into the mainstream and into Hollywood. With a range of comedians
performing roasts and skits at the fundraiser that has raised over $18 million,
Stewart is an active and powerful voice for the autism community in North
America.
As the main
writer of Just a Lil Blog, Jim Walter records and shares daily instances and
experiences of his daughter on the autistic spectrum. Mixing humor with the daily
challenges that Lily and her loved one’s face, Jim is able to share his
experiences, knowledge, and thoughts on how Lily’s autism affects her daily
lifestyle. Lily and her family live in Pennsylvania, an American state known
for its supportive stance for individuals with autism.
On Just a Lil
Blog’s History page, Jim says, “Lily is
happy, and Lily is loved, and our goal as Lily's parents, just like every
parent's goal for his child, is to help her be the best she can be, whatever
form that might take.” And this take is what keeps parents, siblings, and loved
ones coming back to follow along with Lily’s journey.
3 - Eileen
Shaklee
On the blog Autism with a Side of Fries, Eileen takes a humorous
approach to explaining her experiences with her son on the autism spectrum. You
can feel her undeniable love for her son in every word she writes as she
chooses to always see the bright side of her experiences.
For families,
caretakers, and loved ones of people living with autism, it’s easy to
think the world is working against you at times. However, with the help of
these prominent voices, stigmas are being challenged, and autism spectrum
disorder is becoming increasingly understood around the world.
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