Marla Fauchier: Neurodiversity

Monday, July 7, 2008

Kristina Chew on Good Morning America

This video was released a few weeks ago. It is important so I am sharing it here. Many of you read Kristina Chew's blog Autism Vox. In the video Kristina is interviewed by Good Morning America. She discusses her positive outlook on Autism in regards to her son Charlie. Please take a few minutes to watch this clip.

I share the viewpoint in that we are not searching for a cure for Autism. We are however working hard to help her develop skills and make progress with communication and self care skills. Most importantly, we are letting her be Maizie.

In regards to the final comment on the piece. My outlook is not a way to handle heartbreak.

Our daughter is Autistic but Autism does not define her.

Tuesday, June 10, 2008

Controversial New Movement: Autistic & Proud

I love to read the blog Autism Vox by Kristina Chew. Kristina keeps us up to date on the latest news in Autism. I also enjoy reading about her son Charlie, who is Autistic. Today Kristina was interviewed along with Ari Ne'eman, president of the Autistic Self-Advocacy Network(ASAN) about Neurodiversity.

I do believe this is the first big news program I have seen that has shared "the other outlook" in regards to what it means to be Autistic.

Please take a few moments and watch the clip that aired this morning on ABC News. It is titled Controversial New Movement: Autistic and Proud.

Why Do I Blog?

All That is Dazlious is a place for me to share my photography, insights, joys and struggles. In everyone's life there are challenges and joys. I want to capture these moments and share them with other parents who are going through similar experiences. Blogging has opened a new world of support for me.

My daughter was born with a rare chromosome disorder, is Autistic and struggles with Cyclical Vomiting Syndrome. Reaching a diagnosis took years and yet I celebrate my daughter for exactly who she is.

It is my belief that Autism is a genetic disorder and that there is no cure. My goal is to help my daughter be the person God has called her to be.

I may share what I have learned or find valuable in regards to my daughter’s diagnosis.

I do not claim to have the answers in regards to Autism, chromosome disorders or CVS. How I choose to help my daughter progress is a personal and difficult decision. I respect that others may choose different paths for progress.

Our journey has only just begun and it is my hope that in sharing bits and pieces of it with you that I will see the goodness and progress within my life and Maizie's.

I enjoy reading the blogs of other parents raising children with special needs. Reading blogs written by individuals with Autism and/or chromosome disorders is another way I gain insight, education and ideas for caring for my daughter.

I hope you enjoy reading about our dazlious and not so dazlious moments.

Enjoy!