May 2010
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He’s our little miracle boy. He’s worked so hard and come so far. He’s just as...
– —Phillip’s grandmother, Suzanne Vitale
Click here to read the full story.
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Collin Tomes is a 16-year-old who is fascinated with the world around him and how things work. He also has autism.
WKU Freshman Ian Maule explains the obstacles and challenges of being a college student with autism but goes on to explain how it has made him a stronger person.
Caden Butler Modaff, now three, was diagnosed with autism at 18 months old. His mom, Jennifer said “Caden’s autism is not who he is. It’s a part of his life — our lives — though.” The family is currently trying to raise money to get Caden an autism service dog.
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April 2010
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Ten-year-old Phillip Proctor stays busy with taekwondo, acting and music. Phillip’s mom said her son’s autism gives him some advantages. For example, he has progressed quickly in taekwondo because of his above-average memory.
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On Caitlin Taylor’s second birthday, she had a seizure. Years later she was diagnosed with autism. Caitlin uses technology to help her deal with her seizures and to help her communicate.
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Ian Maule, a Western Kentucky University photojournalism freshmen from Chicago, has autism, which is something most people who meet him don’t know. Because of his awareness of his disability and years of therapy, it’s hard to tell that he has Asperger’s Syndrome, a form of autism. He shares his unique perspective of knowing what it’s like to have autism and being able to...
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This is a great opportunity to partner with The Kelly Autism Program so folks...
– Greg Coleman, Bowling Green Hot Rods assistant general manager of sales, said the Hot Rods’ Autism Awareness Day on Saturday means a lot to him because his 7-year-old son, Kevin, was diagnosed with pervasive developmental disorder, which is on the autism spectrum.
The Hot Rods and The Kelly...
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‘Adam’ screening reaction
The film “Adam” is about a man who faces the troubles of the world while dealing with his Asperger’s Syndrome, a type of autism.
See and hear what Western students had to say after a screening of the movie earlier this month.
What's your AutismIQ?
Real-time results for Question #1: Do you have firsthand experience with anyone with autism?
So what is your AutismIQ? Click here to take the survey and find out.
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Kentucky is the seventeenth state to enact legislation which requires insurance...
– via autismvotes.org
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Peter Aquadro is a Western Kentucky University sophomore who doesn’t let autism hold him back. He is a social work major and loves helping out the community, traveling, and learning new things. This is Peter’s story…
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Victoria Kelly, 23, was adopted by John and Linda Kelly when she was seven days old. After learning that Victoria had autism, the Kellys decided to help create a program to help their daughter and others like her.
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Everyone needs a purpose. KAP provides that.
– Victoria Kelly, 23, inspired the Kelly Autism Program at Western Kentucky University. Kelly works on campus with her peer mentor and friend, Kassandra Carter. Read the full article in the College Heights Herald.
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Paola Schwartz has three young boys. Her four-year-old twins have been diagnosed with autism. Her family is in Mexico and her husband is in the military and stationed away from home, so she cares for the boys by herself.
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Maddie Sutphen is a 24-year-old musician and graphic designer who struggles with autism.
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March 2010
4 posts
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Tom Durkan is a 20-year-old with autism and a passion for creating his own full-length movie.
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Anonymous asked: FYI-When I loaded the page it took some time and I'm guessing the file sizes are huge. I was having a lot of difficulty trying to watch the mini films. The interviews voice overs were running slow and breaking up. I use Mac OS10 and tried to view through Safari and Firefox but had the dame results.
Any suggestions and or other places to watch these movies.
Any suggestions and or other places to watch these movies.