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Five Year old Alex Barton (photograph left) was bullied in a Saint Lucie County Florida Elementry School by his teacher - who also encouraged his peers to do it as well.  Alex is currently undergoing evaluation for Aspergers Syndrome, a form of Autism.

After some behaviors which can be easily attributed to Aspergers Syndrome the teacher allowed every student in the class to say one thing they did not like about him - and then had the students ‘vote’ Alex out of the class in a reality television like episode.  Read more for the complete news story - and how you can contact the St Lucie County Schools Administration.

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This is a great video created by someone with Autism on why Autistic people do not look into peoples eyes.  It shows that even though we may be looking at your shirt, or your mouth, or something behind you - we are still processing and comprehending what you are saying.

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The Rev. Daniel Walz has banned an Autistic Child and there family from attending St. Joeseph Catholic Church in Bertha, MN.  The article further states that…. “The family’s request for certain accommodations — such as clearing aisles when the family leaves church — have gone unfulfilled”.

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More and more Autistic people keep complaining about how organizations describe Autism as “a disaster” or an epidemic.  Well one parent decided to write an email to one of these organizations - and she got a horrific response which you can read. (CONTAINS STRONG LANAGUAGE)

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Estee a mother of a Autistic son wrote about a great conversation she had with her son using some sort of communication device or facilitated communication.  It describes greatly that Autistic people can communicate, and really do care about others.  Read more for an excerpt from the communication.

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Emiri creates a video answering some questions about how she lives with Aspergers Syndrome, her dislike of the term Aspie.   She also discusses what do when you think you have Aspergers, and that you should not let it define who are - and relationships, dating, and families.

Emeri goes on in this video to discuss the differences between ‘normal’ and Aspergers Syndrome and how she tries to compensate for her inability to read between the lines of social interaction and she examines the definition of Aspergers and Autism and there function in society.

Emiri made a great video discussing what Aspergers Syndrome is, her childhood and teenage years with Aspergers.  She also goes into discussing how it effects her life, friendships, and employment.  She also discussed misconceptions and myths about Aspergers Syndrome.

Another great video, this one explores the schooling of Autistic People and how it limits there growth.