Get the word out — it’s Autism Awareness Month


Posted by Patricia Wright on April 1st, 2008

Autism Awareness Month begins today, so start looking (and listening!) for Easter Seals on TV, on radio and in the print media.

We’re committed to helping people understand that autism is treatable, early intervention improves outcomes, and funding is necessary for appropriate services and supports. These are the messages that I want to send through the media. And, lucky for …Read More » »

CNN noticed your autism stories


Posted by Beth Finke on March 31st, 2008

A huge thank you to all of you who read Lisa Tate’s blog last week and then contacted CNN. The network’s chief medical/health producer phoned Easter Seals Headquarters last week to tell us she’d been touched by several of your autism stories.

CNN plans to continue covering autism far beyond this Wednesday (when CNN Medical News will devote …Read More » »

CNN wants to hear your autism story


Posted by Lisa Tate on March 24th, 2008

On Wednesday, April 2, CNN Medical News is planning to devote their entire day to autism coverage.

If autism touches your life, CNN wants to hear your story. They are hoping to dispel misconceptions about the disorder in a report called Myths of Autism and are interested in what you think the prevailing myths about autism are.

I’m planning on submitting …Read More » »