Autism Speaks
Autism Speaks is a charity dedicated to raising money for autism research into the causes and treatment of autism. In just its first year it has raised around $40 million. The organisation has received lots of mainstream television coverage as well as featuring on packets of Kellog’s breakfast cereals. This high profile may be to with the founders, Suzanne and Bob Wright who were inspired by their grandson was diagnoses with autism. Bob is the vice chairman of GE and chairman and CEO of NBC Universal, the parent company of NBC News.
The money raised by Autism Speaks is directed into a range of research projects. They vary from developing realtime monitoring of body-rocking and hand-flapping in autistic children to understanding the genetic basis of autism. One thing Autism Speaks is not researching is the role of mercury or chelation in Autism. They have a very sensible statement on the role of mercury in autism.
Find Out More:
Books:
- Lucy’s Story: Autism and Other Adventures
- Activity Schedules for Children With Autism: Teaching Independent Behavior (Topics in Autism) (Topics in Autism)
- Ten Things Every Child with Autism Wishes You Knew
- Pivotal Response Treatments for Autism: Communication, Social, & Academic Development
- Engaging Autism: Helping Children Relate, Communicate and Think with the DIR Floortime Approach
July 4th, 2006
Autism, Television
Comments on: Autism Speaks
Just wanted to share a video that raises money for Autism Speaks……every time a different internet address watches the video in its entirety one dollar is donated to Autism Speaks…..this is my video….
http://www.whatkindofworlddoyouwant.com/videos/view/id/443197
Posted by: Tammy December 15th, 2007 at 12:49 pm
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