Wrong Planet’s Alex Plank
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Alex Plank, founder of WrongPlanet.net joins Let’s Talk Autism with Shannon and Nancy to talk about he went from an Asperger Diagnosis at the age of nine to forming the world’s largest Autism social network at the age of 17 and eventually becoming a successful film maker. Alex shares the resources that are available on Wrong Planet, everything from informative videos on topics such as “How to Flirt” to chat forums that discuss the full range of issues for individuals on the spectrum. Alex shares some of the reaction on Wrong Planet after the news of the Newtown shootings became public. Alex speaks candidly about bullying and what children can do if they are bullied.
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Toy of the Day: Crayola Crayons
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Today’s toy of the day is Crayola Crayons! This timeless favorite is a great economical tool to be used for teaching colors, tripod grasp, prewriting, developing finger and hand skills and more. You can color and draw with it, but you can also melt them to create endless craft projects. The possibilities are endless. See Shannon?s trick for using them to develop the tripod grasp!
Autism Live is a production of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD), headquartered in Tarzana, California, and with offices throughout the United States and around the globe. For more information on therapy for autism and other related disorders, visit the CARD website at http://centerforautism.com
Alex Plank on Asperger’s and the Newtown Shootings
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Alex Plank received a diagnosis of Asperger’s Syndrome at the age of nine, as a teenager we created Wrong Planet.net the world’s largest social network for individuals with Autism. Today we visits Autism Live to share his views in light of the recent media coverage stating that the Newtown shooter had Asperger’s Syndrome.
Autism Live is a production of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD), headquartered in Tarzana, California, and with offices throughout the United States and around the globe. For more information on therapy for autism and other related disorders, visit the CARD website at http://centerforautism.com
The Face of Autism: Monica Holloway and Wills
Critically acclaimed author Monica Holloway and her son Wills share their thoughts on Autism Spectrum Disorders in light of misinformation after the Sandy Hook tragedy. Wills, a high school student on the spectrum is kind, considerate and articulate. He loves baseball, his dogs and hanging out with his friends. His mother Monica urges us all to see and share the true face of Autism on www.facebook.com/cowboyandwills
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