Last nite I was channel surfing & found 2 great programs on the discovery health channel.
The first special was called "unlocking autism" I found the special interesting bcuz they showed a wide range of kids on the autism spectrum. They featured a segment on teenage boys along w/a very special teenage girl. Looking at the teenagers gave me alot more hope. They also featured a mother in Calli who was trying all different types of therapies & treatments 4 her son.
The second special was called "Autism x6" (which was my favorite of the 2, this particular special touched my heart bcuz I saw me n the mom) it was a special about the Kirton family, they have 6 children ranging in ages from 3-14 and each of them r on the autism spectrum. The Kirton family may be the only family that have all 6kids on the spectrum. The special was amazing! The Kirton family agreed 2participate n a study 2help scientist and health professionals better understand Autism. They showed each kid in depth...WOW !
The Kirston's have 2 (SID's) severely intellectually disabled kids, one kid had a fascination w/peeling paint off the walls and eating dirt, the other SID kid loved 2climb on things and figure out how 2get things he wanted that were out of reach.
These 2 specials were the best shows I've seen on Autism since they have been doing specials .... if ne1 gets a chance 2check it out pls do so .....
for more info on c'ing when discovery health will replay it check link below ....
http://health.discovery.com/features/autism-awarness/autism-awarness.html
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