This is perhaps one of the best TED Talks I have ever watched.
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How to raise a Black Son
Parents of 11 y/o Boy with Autism Arrested for Keeping the boy In a Cage
The Daily Mail reported that the parents of an 11 year old boy who has Autism were arrested after discovering that the boy was kept on a cage. The parents reasoned that the boy was kept on a cage that is big enough for him to move in natural positions because of his severe Autism. The young boy apparently is unable to communicate and often has violent outbursts. The parents put their son in the cage to protect themselves and their other children.
The parents are charged with suspicion of felony, child endangerment and false imprisonment.
The children are reportedly with the Child Protection Services.
This distressing news highlights the need to educate and continually support parents and carers of people with Autism.
Violence and Karma
An Eye-Opening Documentary About The Different Ways of Torturing Humans For Information
The documentary below exposes the many different ways in which interrogators tortured fellow human beings for information. It shows the history behind physical (electrocution, sex, etc.) and psychological ways of torture. What is interesting to me is how twisted the minds of the interrogators are. They really believed that what they were doing was right and should be done.
Vote for Miss Montana 2012 Alexis Wineman!
Alexis Wineman is the first ever Miss America contestant who has Autism. Being Miss Montana has helped her reach out to more people, informing them about what Autism is and how they can help. She once said, “Being on the (autism) spectrum is not a death sentence, but a life adventure, and one that I realize has been given to me for a reason”.
To vote for Alexis, click HERE
More on Autism:
Communication difficulties in Autism
Big Bang Theory’s Sheldon Cooper: Asperger’s Syndrome’s Poster Boy?
Still unsure if Sheldon has Asperger’s?
The Autistic Me: BBC Documentary
Temple Grandin: The world needs all kinds of minds
Autism in the classroom:
Guide to parents of students with ASD on coping with the first day back to school
Common signs of Autism in the classroom
First day back to school: Top tips for parents of children with Autism
Practical tips to make your classroom Autism-Friendly
Inspiring People with Autism:
Jessica-Jane Applegate (British Paralympian)
Satoshi Tajiri (Pokemon creator)
More on Savants:
The Psychology of Savants: Memory Masters
The Einstein Effect: Is there a link between having Autism and being a genius?
Understanding and Embracing Diversity 