All tag results for 'autism'

In January of 2000, Holly Robinson Peete got the news that her son had autism — a moment that would never leave her mind. She looked for a silver lining in the diagnosis, regardless of the fact that the doctor had zero bed-side manner. He just listed the things RJ would 'never' do: talk, make friends, mainstream in school, participate in organized sports, etc., before laid something far more hurtful on her. He said she would NEVER hear him say the words 'I love you' unprompted.

All of this at just 3 years old.

Now, RJ is much older. He even checked ALL of those things off his list, and more, exceeding so many expectations… and Holly is now writing about the experience! Here's a bit of what she has to say:

Tags: autism, child, difficult, help, holly robinson peete, inspiring, mother, rj, son

Whoopi Goldberg thought that the roles she's played have had no real impact on anyone.

She thought that before this man stood up in the audience during an interview with her, and wanted to tell her his story about how her role on Star Trek helped him learn to socialize as a child… a child with autism!

We've never seen Whoopi so beautifully emotional like this!

This room must be really dusty, because we got something in our eyes! LOLz!

Witness the moment (above)!

Tags: autism, film, help, inspiration, movie, star trek, whoopi goldberg

Autism seems to be a more and more common diagnosis- about 1 in 88 children is now affected!

Whether it's the problem that's increasing or just our awareness of it is unclear, but we do have some hope on the horizon. It may not always be a lifelong disorder!

According to a University of Connecticut study, some children actually grow out of it! Professor of psychology Deborah Fein says:

Tags: adults, autism, autistic, children, diagnosis, grow out, growing up, kids, study

We don't know why we have the question and exclamation parts because this isn't a question but rather a fact.

A schoolbus assistant of 48 year of age was caught on camera choking an autistic student as a punishment.

For what?

Who knows and who cares. You don't do that - EVER!!!

The weird part is that the district hasn't even fired the assistant, but rather they just moved him to a different district to torture some other student.

Captain Justice won't you please help?!?!

Ch-ch-check it out by clicking PLAY directly (above) !!!

Tags: autism, school bus, security camera, student, video, yay

Real Housewife Jacqueline Laurita, who tried for years to have another baby, was overjoyed when her son Nicholas was born.

But when she noticed her child's behavior regressing instead of progressing, she become immediately concerned and sought advice. It was then when her doctors confirmed her son was autistic.

Here's what she said:

"We had no idea what was going on. I worry about him being independent when he's older. I spend all my time researching what we can do for him."

We're sure that with such a loving mother - her son will turn out to have quite a wonderful life!

[Image via Twitter.]

Tags: autism, jacqueline laurita, son

The whooping cough is coming back.

No, we're not talking about Arsenio Hall coming back to TV.

The CDC reports that pertussis, the childhood disease characterized by the unique sound produced by its cough, is hitting the highest numbers in over 50 years.

Tags: autism, children, death, disease, expert, research, sad, shot, sickness, vaccination, whooping cough

SO cute! SO inspiring!

Jordan is a 10-year-old entrepreneur that luuurves science!

His adorable and educational videos demonstrating science experiments prove that a child with Autism can be a productive and very motivated individual that can contribute to society.

Pressss Plaaaay (above) to see this gifted "Mad" Scientist make an amazing FOAM EXPLOSION!!!!

Tags: autism, educational, entrepreneur, experiment, inspiring, science, so cute, video