Grace Arnwine - Siblings of Autism scholarship submission 2016
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 10 พ.ย. 2024
- History
Jason Cherry, founder of Siblings of Autism, recognizes the powerful impact of growing up with a sibling on the autism spectrum. Jason’s brother, Matthew, was adopted from a Russian orphanage in 1993 just before Jason’s birth. Diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, bipolar disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder and fetal alcohol syndrome, Matthew had a substantial impact on Jason’s and his sister’s childhood. The extensive involvement and funding required by the family for services and support for Matthew over two decades directly influenced Jason and contributed to his compassion for kids on the autism spectrum and their siblings. As a direct result of the powerful and challenging experiences in his home, Jason has developed into a true leader and is working to become a voice for all siblings of individuals with autism.
Mission
Siblings of Autism is dedicated to supporting the siblings of individuals on the autism spectrum through educational scholarships, respite funds, and outreach programs. For more information on Siblings of Autism go to www.siblingsofautism.org
Fiscal Agent
The Autism Society of America will serve as the fiscal and administrative agent for Siblings of Autism. All contributions made to Siblings of Autism will be made thru the Autism Society of America and placed in a designated fund for the Siblings of Autism Program. The Autism Society of America is a registered corporation and IRS 501c(3) organization. For more information on the Autism Society of America go to www.autismsociety.org.
I cried listening to you Grace. My grandson has autism. He is 10 and his sister is 8. She was just told recently about her brother. I hope she can grow up to be as caring and supportive to her her brother as you. God Bless you. I will play this for her.
Well done, well done. I will be sharing this with my family (my oldest child has two younger siblings with autism). Thanks for taking the time to put this together, and the character to recognize the positives.
What a lovely story. I can tell you truly put effort into this animation, and I can empathize with a good deal of it. The art in addition is beautiful. Overall, a lovely background and an often overlooked aspect of autism and how it affects the family members involved.
Why do people always have to be Debbie Downers about things? I have Asperger's Syndrome, but unlike your brother, I didn't get that diagnosed until 2002 when I was 20. So I was misdiagnosed for years and all the doctors told my parents that I would never make it through grade school. Due to my misdiagnoses too, I didn't get the proper help (from professionals) that I needed. In fact, once I got out of those Special Ed programs, my reading ability soared. Turns out I was being held back in many areas. Oh I never did get held back grade wise. In fact, I ended up getting my Bachelor of Fine Arts Cum Laud. Take that critics! Now if only I could get a job, but unfortunately people won't hire me due to my AS, ug! I am working with Disability and Non-profit organizations now to help me find a job. I wish all the best to you and your brother and parents.