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A new movie entitled ‘Just Add Water’ was featured recently at a showing in Hawaii.  It featured the story of Clay Marzo a professional surfer who is also Autistic.  The movie follows around Clay during his surfing tours and shows how his struggles how he struggles with Aspergers.   EDIT: I added a trailer and info on how to buy the movie. Read it all..

Heres a great video of an 8 year old with Aspergers who is already doing some very pro signing gigs, and hes quite good too!

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ABC News has this great video about something that sadly has not been looked at much - girls with Autism Spectrum Disorder.  It explores the differences in behaviors in boys and girls - and how it effects autistic behaviors, and possibly diagnosis.  Read more to view it. Read it all..

ABC News wants to hear from autistic individuals and family members for a one hour newscast, now isn’t that awesome!  So if you want to speak out and possibly be heard on a one hour newscast here’s your opportunity!

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Applied Behavioral Analysis is a way of ‘correcting’ Autistic behaviors such as stimming, pacing, etc by punishing people for behaviors that are a result from Autism.  Kathy, an Autisitc adult volunteered at an ABA school for awhile and posted a very emotional responce about what she saw and how it impacted her.

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I found this very touching video of an Autistic Father and Son, its worth the watch.

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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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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.