I've just opened an email from a fomer teacher Lawrence Gordon, who has a son who is autistic so speaks with comparative knowledge of living with someone with this problem. i think that it is such an email that plucks at those strings, you know the ones I'm on about.
Below is the entirity of his email to me;
" 'Life With Autism' is unique new website which has been created to provide an open platform for parents, carers and professionals of autistic children and adults. The site has been developed under the guidance of former Birmingham Senior School teacher Lawrence Gordon. Lawrence’s son Andrew, who is autistic, has been the catalyst and a main reason for the production of the site.
The site aims to increase awareness of autism and bring updates and information together locally and internationally, in discussion forums, of the experiences and anecdotes that may be of beneficial interest, funny and otherwise of those involved with autistics. The “Life With Autism” website lets parents and carers know that they are not alone and allows them to share their experiences by way of discussion forums along with the ability to share photos and videos.
Lawrence Gordon states “As an ex-senior schoolteacher, I aim to facilitate for autistics the same recognition and support that is available in mainstream education. If we can do that with a sense of humour too then I think we might have succeeded. Please help us achieve that aim by spreading the word about this website.
Remember being on the autistic spectrum means the person is just different, they are not indifferent.
Remember too that belonging to a friendly organisation that ‘cares and shares’ can make lives easier. "
If you found the above interesting then I've hit home and I'm glad about it.
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