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By Jodi Murphy
One month. In one year. The positive autism movement began! Autimism (rhymes with optimism) an initiative to put forth positive views of autism to shift the paradigm from awareness to acceptance…from misperceptions, negative stereotypes, and stigmas to understanding…from can’t to “Oh, yes we can (and will)!”
We began with an official international greeting for World Autism Day by our Mighty League Autism Ambassador of Hope, Conner Cummings of Conquer for Conner – My Special Love:
What followed was an amazing array of articles, interviews and photographs by autism mom writers, autistic individuals, photographers and organizations who are the role models for positive autism advocacy….including this video from MicahBoyGenius:
We’ll finish the month of April with “Autimisms,” the inspirational little e-book of optimism from the women who work with, support and love someone on the autism spectrum. We hope their words lift you up and help you on your own autism journey.
DOWNLOAD THIS E-BOOK OF AUTISM HOPE & INSPIRATION!
This doesn’t end our Autimism journey together…In fact we’re just getting started!
- Sign up on our e-mail list to be the first to find out about upcoming positive autism campaigns and how you can participate.
- Share your suggestions for future Autimism activities and your positive autism stories in comments below or on our Geek Club Books FACEBOOK page.
- Find an Autism Society affiliate near you for local support and volunteer opportunities.
- Sign the petition for Conner’s Law and help change the special needs support laws in your state.
The Autimism Giveaway ends 4/30/2014 and the winners will be notified within 48 hours via email.
**Jodi Murphy is the founder of Geek Club Books, autism storytellers through mobile apps. She and her son Asperger son, Jonathan, are on a mission to change the public’s current perceptions of autism by putting forth positive views of autistic individuals. WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
**Conquer for Conner and Geek Club Books have produced Autimism: Positive for a Change, in joint effort with The Autism Society in tribute to Autism Awareness Month from April 1 through April 30.
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With a network of affiliates across the United States, the Autism Society is the nation’s leading grassroots autism organization. Their mission is to increase public awareness about the day-to-day issues faced by people on the spectrum, advocate for appropriate services for individuals across the lifespan, and provide the latest information regarding treatment, education, research and advocacy. Contact and join a local affiliate and get involved! To find the affiliate nearest to you, click on your state below.
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