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About Me


Hi.. My name is Michelle and I am from the Cincinnati, Ohio area. I am the mother of two children, one of which has Autism.
My reason for making this page is to gather as many people as possible and spread the awareness of Autism. Whether You are the parent, sibling, therapist, friend or cousin of, or if you are the Autistic one yourself, please spread the word by simply adding the Autism Ribbon to your page. It means so much for all that are involved to help in getting the word out. Autism is a quickly growing epidemic and at the rate it's growing, cannot be left ignored. Numbers are power and with power comes strength and hope. The challenges that come every single day are both rewarding and hard for both the family and individual who is affected.
My son is my inspiration. Though it tears me apart on some days, there are other days that I am so grateful to have been chosen by God, to take on this challenge with my son, as he has taught me so much in life and made me open my eyes and change in ways I never seen myself. I will not deny it's hard and does get harder and more challenging each day. But it's part of my life and I refuse to just sit back in denial and act as if there is nothing wrong. I have seen that and it's so sad because it's not about us as parents...It's about the children and their future. So please take the stand and sport the ribbon with pride and hope. Our children are the future and at the rate of 1 out of every 150 births there is Autism, something needs to be done NOW.
I thank every single person who is listed on this page. You are all great people and I will try to send comments of Thanks to every single one of you. If I miss anyone, I will say it now... THANKS FOR SHOWING YOUR SUPPORT!
FACTS: -Did you know on the average 1 out of every 150 children born are autistic.
-More than half of that number are boys.. Many children are not diagnosed with Autism until 2 - 3 years of age.
-3 Children are diagnosed with a form of Autism every Hour.
Cure Autism Now! For more information on Walks near your city, please visit the link above. Walk to find a cure.

My Interests



I have been asked by quite a few people where to get Autism Awareness car magnets, bracelets, and other items. Here are a few links to some of the places I visit often and have bought my items from them as well. You may want to check out each link as some of the styles may vary. Hope this helps.

I'd like to meet:

Anyone who inspires, supports, understands or cares to understand the challenges and rewards of Autism.
Autism Awareness's Custom Friends List Autism Awareness has More than 9,000 Very Special Friend's Michelle - Mother of autistic son

Robbie - Father of autistic son

Tracy - Aunt to my son

Jenny - Aunt to my son

Bud - Uncle to my son

Tiffanie - 2nd cousin to my son

Thelma - Wife to my sons 3rd cousin

Sybil Jean - Close Friend Of Our Family

Missy - My life long friend.

Kreeus - Robbie's Friend

Shannon - 3rd cousin to my son

Audrey

Steve

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Stacy

Patrick

Mark Leland - Please check this artist out, he has a beautiful song about Autism!

ReidAndGagesMom

Kadins Mommy

Tijuana

Tim McGraw

Books:

While the book itself is not based on Autism, the emotions and dedication behind it are. The first chapter is poetry dedicated to my son as a message from myself as his mother. The book was inspired because of my child, he has taught me so much and helped me find a lost desire that I never knew I had. Throughout my life, I had often felt I was a failure at most anything I did. After realizing my son was Autistic, it was the ultimate devastating blow of being a failure for me. However, my son gave me strength, power and taught me how to reach down into my inner soul. He does not know it yet, but his mother will fight for his rights as a human no matter how many breakdowns, how many tears and how many challenges we must go through. I am optimistic there will be major breakthroughs and maybe even a cure in his lifetime. Right now, all I have is hope and to spread the word that Autism is a quickly growing epidemic and something must be done about it NOW.
This book was published with love and dedicated to my son. Not because it's about Autism, but because he has shown me how to unlock a very expressive part of me.

Heroes:

This page is dedicated to everyone who deals with the daily struggles of Autism. Just over two years ago I created this page with hope of getting the word of Autism out, educating and offering nothing but free information and as much help as I could give to those who needed it, in no way would I use my son's autism, personal story or advice as a way to profit from. Over two years later I am so proud of this network of people and the most respectable group of parents, teachers, therapist, doctors, caretakers, family members a friends, all of who have been touched by Autism in one way or another. We are a team! We are all in this together and we make a stand in the Autism community.
I keep this page as diverse as possible and I remain as open minded with new information, facts, opinions and ideas that surround the world of Autism. I post many of bulletins and through being diverse to all situations, some of the information I post I do not always agree... However, if just one person finds the information helpful, then it was worth posting. Please respect that I am here to help others the best I can. I am not a medical professional of any type, not a therapist, not an organization. I am a Mom. I am my son's biggest advocate. I am "your" friend, a helpful source of advice, though I don't have all the answers, I will try my best to get the answers if it takes all day. We cannot fail as long as we try. Stay positive! Think positive! Autism does not have to be the fate of our children! For those who are high functioning and find a cure unnecessary, that is defiantly your choice and I stand behind you! For those who seek a cure, such as myself... Never give up! We will get there and we must educate the rest of society to understand just how devastating and debilitating Autism really can be! It's so much more than some realize it to be. These people deserve to live, they deserve a future and that is why we need a cure!
Autism is treatable, but as of yet it is not beatable, there is no cure. Anyone who says otherwise is sending false hope to those who so desperately seek answers. What works for one does not necessarily work for all. Keep fighting and supporting Autism Awareness and we WILL get there! You are all amazing people, keep smiling!! :)
My Little Hero!
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My Blog

Diagnosing Autism Spectrum Disorders in Adults

Diagnosis: the process for adultsDiagnosis of autistic spectrum disorders in adultsThe Autism Helpline frequently receives calls from adults who suspect they may have Asperger syndrome (AS) or High-Fu...
Posted by Autism Awareness on Sat, 19 Jan 2008 07:46:00 PST

Autism: Why We Need A Cure.

I wanted to bring up a topic that is often a question I receive in both a curious, and innocent as well as a vicious attacking way.. It's the question I am asked, not a whole lot but often enough I f...
Posted by Autism Awareness on Sat, 08 Dec 2007 05:56:00 PST

Report: Fever Improves Autism Symptoms

Report: Fever Improves Autism SymptomsReason for Improvement Not UnderstoodBy Salynn BoylesWebMD Medical NewsReviewed by Louise Chang, MDDec. 3, 2007 -- Children with autism appear to improve when the...
Posted by Autism Awareness on Wed, 05 Dec 2007 06:36:00 PST

Research May Unlock Mystery Of Autism’s Origin In The Brain

Main Category: Autism NewsArticle Date: 24 Aug 2007 - 0:00 PDTHealthcare Professional: General Public: In the first study of its kind, researchers have discovered that in autistic ...
Posted by Autism Awareness on Tue, 25 Sep 2007 11:02:00 PST

We Are All In This Together - My Personal Views

Hi! :) This blog was inspired by an e-mail response I started to respond to today and I decided to write a long personal blog to respond to the many e-mails I receive on a weekly basis asking me ques...
Posted by Autism Awareness on Tue, 21 Aug 2007 07:48:00 PST

Scientists eye an enzyme as target in fighting autism

Wed Jun 27, 9:11 AM ET CHICAGO (AFP) - US researchers have reversed the symptoms of mental retardation and autism in mice by inhibiting an enzyme that affects the connections between brain cells, r...
Posted by Autism Awareness on Wed, 27 Jun 2007 12:41:00 PST

Autism & Hollywood - A True Movie?

Something I have interest in and would really love to sit down with a script / screen writer & director for major motion pictures. My reason? To correctly and very personally hand them the true life...
Posted by Autism Awareness on Thu, 21 Jun 2007 01:14:00 PST

Autism Rises Despite MMR Ban in Japan

Autism rises despite MMR ban in JapanParents need have no more fears about the triple vaccine against measles, mumps and rubella. A study of more than 30,000 children in Japan should put the final nai...
Posted by Autism Awareness on Wed, 20 Jun 2007 02:43:00 PST

Autism Spectrum Disorders - Information on. -

* What are Autism Spectrum Disorders? o Impairments in Social Interaction. o Impairments in Communication o Restricted and/or repetitive patterns of behaviour, interests and...
Posted by Autism Awareness on Sat, 16 Jun 2007 07:34:00 PST

Research on Correlation Between Autism, Cell Phones, and Wireless Computers

"Today the incidence of autism in the United States is 1 in 150 children, according to published CDC reports, a horrific increase from the end of the 1970s, when the ratio of autism in our society was...
Posted by Autism Awareness on Sat, 16 Jun 2007 12:37:00 PST