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Poster Name:
Ali
Poster Message:
I support Autisum Speaks. I do not put a tragic "spin" on those who suffer from autism nor do I think they are broken. The philanthropy is to raise awareness, understanding, fund research( to find a cure) and to assist families that need help paying for medical expenses. I urge you to look at Autisum Speaks website and read their mission statement. A student of mine; who is Autistic, was excited and touched when I wore my "Autisum Speaks Alpha Xi Delta listens" bracelet to school one day. He kept telling me how happy he was that I supported people like him and grabbed my wrist throughout the day to look at the bracelet. I ended up giving it to him and he has not taken it off since. Guess what, that braclet opened up a conversation about Autisim to my whole class. My students now understand Autisum better and as a result are kinder and more patient with their classmate who suffers from it.