Piece by Piece

"He’s our little miracle boy. He’s worked so hard and come so far. He’s just as smart as any of my..."

Thu, 27 May 2010 11:45:56 -0500

“He’s our little miracle boy. He’s worked so hard and come so far. He’s just as smart as any of my other grandchildren, and he’s such a joy.”

- —Phillip’s grandmother, Suzanne Vitale

Click here to read the full story.

Collin Tomes is a 16-year-old who is fascinated with the world...

Mon, 10 May 2010 22:28:00 -0500

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...

Sat, 08 May 2010 16:28:00 -0500

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...

Wed, 05 May 2010 11:52:28 -0500

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.

Autism attitudes on NewsChannel 12 WKU iMedia journalists have...

Mon, 03 May 2010 11:24:00 -0500

Autism attitudes on NewsChannel 12

WKU iMedia journalists have been conducting a non-scientific online survey about autism. Up to now, survey results show 67 percent of people who took the survey have firsthand experience with someone suffering with autism…

More autism attitudes After viewing the motion film...

Sat, 01 May 2010 13:45:00 -0500

More autism attitudes

After viewing the motion film ‘Adam,’ students took a survey and some even answered a few questions…

Video

Thu, 29 Apr 2010 21:27:00 -0500

Ten-year-old Phillip Proctor stays busy with taekwondo, acting...

Thu, 29 Apr 2010 16:19:00 -0500

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.

On Caitlin Taylor’s second birthday, she had a seizure....

Thu, 29 Apr 2010 16:12:00 -0500

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.

Ian Maule, a Western Kentucky University photojournalism...

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 11:57:00 -0500

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 articulate it to others.

Autism attitudesHear what Western Kentucky University students...

Tue, 27 Apr 2010 23:17:00 -0500

Autism attitudes
Hear what Western Kentucky University students have to say about autism.

Autism Awareness Day at Bowling Green BallparkThe Bowling Green...

Sun, 25 Apr 2010 20:04:00 -0500

Autism Awareness Day at Bowling Green Ballpark
The Bowling Green Hot Rods’ double-header game benefitted the Kelly Autism Program. Western iMedia was on site encouraging participation in the Piece by Piece AutismIQ survey.

Autism technology on NewsChannel 12 …Dim lighting, soft...

Fri, 23 Apr 2010 17:18:00 -0500

Autism technology on NewsChannel 12

…Dim lighting, soft music and comfy chairs may sound relaxing to most people. But for someone with autism, it’s the exact opposite…

"This is a great opportunity to partner with The Kelly Autism Program so folks can see the community..."

Fri, 23 Apr 2010 12:35:00 -0500

“This is a great opportunity to partner with The Kelly Autism Program so folks can see the community is near and dear to the Hot Rods’ heart and give back to the community.”

- 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 Autism Program hosted the game at the Bowling Green Ballpark on April 25, delayed from the day before by severe weather.

Read the full article in the College Heights Herald for more information.

Dog training segment on NewsChannel 12 …This is Ace....

Thu, 22 Apr 2010 15:38:00 -0500

Dog training segment on NewsChannel 12

…This is Ace. He’s your typical household dog - running in the yard, playing with toys and craving attention. But he’s also being trained to help people with autism…

‘Adam’ screening reaction The film...

Thu, 22 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0500

‘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?

Sun, 18 Apr 2010 10:56:00 -0500

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.

"Kentucky is the seventeenth state to enact legislation which requires insurance companies to provide..."

Thu, 15 Apr 2010 16:54:00 -0500

“Kentucky is the seventeenth state to enact legislation which requires insurance companies to provide coverage of evidence-based, medically necessary autism therapies.”

- via autismvotes.org

Peter Aquadro is a Western Kentucky University sophomore who...

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 08:55:00 -0500

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…

Access the Piece by Piece mobile webapp from your mobile...

Mon, 12 Apr 2010 14:00:00 -0500

Access the Piece by Piece mobile webapp from your mobile phone’s browser at http://bit.ly/pxpmobile. Use the webapp to access the Piece by Piece media hub on Tumblr, or the project’s Facebook or Twitter pages, and in particular to take the AutismIQ survey. This is what it looks like when you bookmark the page on your iPhone (see icon at lower-left).