Learn About Autism

I have an adorable nephew who is one of my favorite people in the world. I remember watching his birth on October 8, 2000. It was an intense and beautiful moment. Since then, I have watched him grow and smile and laugh. He is like an angel. When he looks up at the sky, his big blue eyes are bluer than any sky you have ever seen. And his smile is even bigger than his eyes are blue. When he laughs, you can't help but smile and sometimes a little giggle escapes from you too.

He will be six years old in a few months. He is growing up very quickly. He is a very special boy. A very special gift to this world. And although he happens to be autistic, I don't think he notices. He is just trying to enjoy life, learn and be happy.

Please watch this video. It is not about my nephew, but it is about another boy who is very similar. 1 in 166 children born today are born on the autistic spectrum. These children are still kids, they run and play and laugh. But, they just need a bit of your time so that you can understand them. That's all. They need special attention so that they can learn to function in a world that does not cater to their needs. And if we all learn more about their needs, maybe it will help them to be happier and to enjoy life even more. And maybe it will help us to learn a bit more about why differences are so important in life.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G7kHSOgauhg