Jan 28 2009
YouTube Has Autism
Of course I do not mean that the creators of YouTube are Autistic. However, this is a wonderful resource for finding videos that educate, entertain, or just something we can relate to. Many social networks allow for the posting of videos, and I feel that if we all share a little peek into our worlds, maybe the ignorance of Autism can be cured slightly. It is not only important to show our pride in our special needs child, but to educate those around us so that they can better understand the child we love. The following is a list of videos that I have found that I feel have significant value. I hope you will check them out, and hopefully share them with others. After each link, I pasted the owner’s comments, and in some cases added a few of my own.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1hiQYurSJCQ
(as heard on Canadian Radio) It’s a song from a personal place. I’m in Here will touch people’s hearts and help raise funds and awareness for autism. It’s attracting attention from listeners around the world and donations have begun to pour in. The song is sung from the point of view of a child with autism communicating to a loved one.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U2CBktcIeUk
This is a song I wrote for my son. Ryan has mild Autism but is a wonderful light in our small family. Hope you enjoy!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xwq3LtPWm5k&feature=related
Video and photograph montage of children and families living with autism, set to the music of pop group “Five for Fighting.”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cSdfCN5ewHY
Sean Delaney is musician as well as a Direct Support Professional with the Special Needs Program in upstate New York. After spending several years working with adults with autism and other developmental disabilities, he felt compelled to speak to his generation. This song is a plea to his peers to open their eyes and encourage them to become more aware and involved with this rapidly growing population.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hhScvPYXunc
Missing Pieces is a wonderful tear-jerking song by the lesser known country artist Mark Leland who has made an effort to raise Autism Awareness.
