'Enjoying The Hi-5's of Autism - A Family Experience': awareness

Hi5! We are still just as excited about our 5 year old as the day when the doctor pronounced,"You're Pregnant!" Yep, we're still jumping for joy,and so is he! We are sharing our joy,disappointments,successes and challenges as a family with a child touched by AUTISM-a neurological condition considered a developmental disability.If you care to share, please do.Join us on Google Blogger/Reader/Buzz/orkut,hi5, digg,Facebook,Twitter,Yahoo!Buzz,YouTube,MySpace, holiday WordPress.ENJOY!KBJCosse'Family

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Tuesday, July 17, 2012

It Gets Better for Parents of Autistic Kids | thAutcast.com

AUTISM IS A DISABILITY... and not just because it gets you a 'Disabilty' Parking Spot! http://nblo.gs/zAwcj

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Monday, July 9, 2012

AUTISMHwy - San Francisco Theme Parks-San Francisco Amusement Parks | CA Great America

AWARENESS DAY at California's GREAT America Theme Park!

Public Event · By AutismHWY.com

Join AutismHWY,

an informative friendship network, on Saturday, August 18, 2012

10:00am until 4:00pm in PDT

Santa Clara California

A FUN Day to share INFO and Play at the Park!

San Francisco Theme Parks-San Francisco Amusement Parks | CA Great America

Thursday, October 20, 2011

Bullying Survey | IAN Research | Interactive Autism Network Community | Share. Research. Discover.

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Tuesday, March 29, 2011

LIUB TVC - World Autism Awareness 2011

Join us in the 'Light It Up Blue' campaign throughout the Autism Awareness Month of April. Remember, April 2nd is World Autism Awareness Day! Check our blog sites and Autism Speaks for ideas of how to 'Light It Up Blue'. Our son and so many families appreciate all of your efforts.
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Sunday, October 31, 2010

Nov.1,2010-COMMUNICATIONSHUTDOWN.org !!!!!!!!!!! ! !!!!!!!!!!

Hi-5!

We support COMMUNICATION SHUTDOWN!

We are raising Awareness and $ for Autism.

COMMUNICATION SHUTDOWN
for Autism Awareness and $

Charities around the world and people who support individuals with developmental disabilities, are joining
COMMUNICATION SHUTDOWN!

People on the AUTISM Spectrum need your support.
Commit to logging off of all social media sites just for today.
This means, you will not enjoy your daily dose of:

blogging
sharing
tweeting
stumbling
youtubing
finding a friend
texting
buzzing up
linking in
digging
uploading
downloading
posting
fb-ing

AND
ALL THE OTHER GREAT, FUN, ENJOYABLE WAYS OF SOCIAL NETWORKING.

JUST FOR TODAY - Monday, November 1,2010

We know you can do it!

Support AUTISM - no social networking on 11.1.10

Today, we have logged off of social networking sites to support our son.

Our 5 year old boy enjoys the internet. He enjoys sharing and tweeting. He enjoys youtubing the most!

But, just for today, our family is enjoying another way to support AUTISM Awareness and raise $ for global charities helping autism spectrum efforts.

Go to COMMUNICATIONSHUTDOWN.org COMMUNICATION SHUTDOWN - no social networking on 11.1.10! for more details.

Also, to view our original post about COMMUNICATION SHUTDOWN, go to Wednesday, October 27, 2010 post and see more details about why and how you can help AUTISM efforts.

Remember, you can go online for business, donations, trainings, information, tv, and things like this.

But, today, we ask you to join us in logging off of social networking sites, just for today 11.1.10 to raise Awareness and $ for AUTISM. Thank you.

ENJOY!

Note: This blog post was prescheduled to post on November 1, 2010. So we ain't bloggin folks!

http://www.communicationshutdown.org/

Wednesday, October 27, 2010

11.1.10COMMUNICATION SHUTDOWN

Hi5!

COMMUNICATION SHUTDOWN

COMMUNICATION SHUTDOWN.org is a global event on November 1, 2010 to raise awareness and funds for AUTISM efforts around the world. Go to COMMUNICATION SHUTDOWNCOMMUNICATION SHUTDOWN for AUTISM awareness fundraiser at https://communicationshutdown.org/.

COMMUNICATION SHUTDOWN FOR AUTISM

"It's a global initiative to raise much-needed funds for autism groups in over 40 countries. By shutting down social networks for one day on November 1, we hope to encourage a greater understanding of people with autism: ...who find social communication a challenge."

To join, simply make a donation to receive a CHAPP (charity app). The CHAPP spreads the word, gives a shutdown badge to wear online and adds your picture to a global mosaic of supporters, next to the celebs."

"Here is a short video which explains more about it: (YouTube video)"

[We support individuals on the Autism Spectrum, like our 5 years old son. Join the global COMMUNICATION SHUTDOWN in support for many who are, - like our son - 'Enjoying the Hi5s of Autism', KissKissHugs-Love Moomie and Dada]

What is the link between communication and autism?

"Social communication is one of the biggest challenges for people with autism. By choosing to shutdown your social networks for one day, you will have some idea of what it's like for people with autism who face this challenge every day.

Rachael Harris, a counsellor and supporter, who herself is on the autism spectrum, put it best when she said, "Electing to shutdown social communication mirrors autistic silence. But it also draws attention to the isolation and intense loneliness experienced by those who are impeded from connecting socially with others. The CHAPP is a powerful way to create a sense of empathy towards those on the autism spectrum."

[We support Rachel Harris and others like our 5 years old son. Join the global COMMUNICATION SHUTDOWN in support for many who are, - like our son - 'Enjoying the Hi5s of Autism', KissKissHugs-Love Moomie and Dada]

https://COMMUNICATIONSHUTDOWN.org

WE HAVE ALREADY LINKED

OUR GOOGLE, FACEBOOK, TWITTER, YouTube and SCREENSAVER

to join

COMMUNICATION SHUTDOWN.org

on 11.1.10

ENJOY!

Thursday, October 7, 2010

Mental Health Awareness - 835 miles Walk to Wash. D.C.

Hi-5!

the walk to washington, d.c. for DEPRESSION AWARENESS

We are so glad we learned about this disability awareness effort during the celebrations for the 20th Anniversary of the Signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act(7.26.1990).

Now, culminating in October - Disability Awareness Month & National Disability Employment Awareness Month - is a wonderful way to draw attention to the plight of those enduring mental health illnesses.

Helping the Walk -

Signing the walk for Mental Health Depression Awareness Petition
Receiving mobile text alerts of hazardous and mentally challenging moments
Following Progress on the walk to washington for Depression Awaresness Facebook page
and Praying for them was the least we could do to show our support!

Why the walk? -
Steve Curry, director of the Walk to Washington, says he walks because:

"Five years ago, I attempted to take my own life and was hospitalized three times. After that, I started an annual 5K walk in St. Louis and thought 'why not do a cross-country walk?"

There were over 30,000 suicide deaths in 2007. Suicide is the third leading cause of death for people between the ages of 18-24.(National Institute of Mental Health, http://www.nimh.gov/)
Mental Illness include schizophrenia, bipolar disorders, intellectual disabilities, as well as suicide.

The Walk's Message -
PREVENTION and TREATMENT

The Walk's Perserverance -
This is one of the many mobile text alerts we received from their Facebook page :
"Raining very heavy today and we will not be walking. We are staying at a Yogi Bear Jellystone Campground and have a small cabin. Fortunately, we have wifi and will be catching up. ONLY 7 DAYS TILL WE REACH D.C.!!"

We texted back, "stay safe and dry".

The Walk's Schedule -

Start Day - Saturday, August 14, 2010

Start Site - St. Louis, Missouri

Route - states heading to Washington, D.C.

Duration - 50 days

Daily Goal - 20 miles a day

Petition Request - greater access, research and treatment for dealing with depression

Rallies Along the Route - over 20 Rallies hosted by local mental health organizations to raise depression awareness in their communities

Crossing the Mental Health Awareness finish line - Thursday, October 7, 2010

Celebration - National Mall in Washington, D.C. (and online FB page)

Get Involved! Today is National Depression Screening Day!

CONGRATULATIONS Steve Curry and all of the Walk participants!

Thanks for shining a bright cross-country light on mental health awareness.

ENJOY!

Monday, October 4, 2010

October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month

Hi-5!

October is a Down Syndrome Awareness Month.

Down Syndrome is considered an intellectual disability. CDC info about Intellectual Disabilities

Remember, the CDC reports that many people with autistic disorder also have intellectual disability. http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/autism/facts.html

Look! People with Down Syndrome are just that... people with down syndrome.
But, they have a life, can live life and ENJOY life!

Washington High School Football Player scores TD and Raises Down Syndrome Awareness.

We enjoyed watching the Flutz Family 6 siblings with Down Syndrome - Extreme Makeover Home Edition.

A good friend has a Down Syndrome butterfly ribbon sticker on her Facebook Profile Picture. Get yours at Down Syndrome butterfly fribbon on Facebook.

If you like blogging or reading blogs, join Down Syndrome Blogs on Facebook.

What unique ways to raise awareness!

Here are a few organizations that promote Down Syndrome Awareness, too.

The National Down Syndrome Society

The Down Syndrome Network

ENJOY!