Autism Spokesperson Network


Posted by Beth Finke on February 20th, 2008

I spent so much time in yesterday’s post bragging about blogging blind — and about the blogging session my colleagues and I will present at tomorrow’s Easter Seals Autism Spokesperson Network meeting — I neglected to explain exactly what the Easter Seals Autism Spokesperson Network is.

So, enough of the self-adulation …Read More » »

J-Mac makes points for autism


Posted by Beth Finke on February 12th, 2008

Just found out that the theme for the Valentine’s Day Larry King Live TV show this Thursday is The heartbreak… and hope of autism. Guests slated for the show that night include Holly Robinson Peete, Doug Flutie, Toni Braxton and Jason “J-Mac” McElwain.

If you ask me, McElwain is sure to be …Read More » »

A new year of hope for families with autism


Posted by Beth Finke on December 26th, 2007

As moderator of the Easter Seals and Autism blog, I like to recruit different members of the Easter Seals family to post here from time to time. Our blog is more interesting — and fun — when readers get to hear voices from all over the country… and all over the world!

One of the most powerful posts we published this …Read More » »

Thankful … for autism


Posted by Beth Finke on November 22nd, 2007

I am delighted to introduce guest blogger Barbara Gaither, the proud mother of this year’s National Child Representative for Easter Seals. I met Barbara, her son Scottie and the rest of the wonderful Gaither family at the Easter Seals National convention last month.
– Beth Finke

Watch a video about Scottie and the Gaither family and see how you can give help and …Read More » »