Please do some research on Autism and Parkinson’s disease. These are our causes for the month. I have provided a few good sites to get you started:) See if you can name 2 people with the disease who have done something extraordinary. Be ready to discuss when we meet again:)
PARKINSONS
Parkinsons Kahn Academy
Michael J Fox & Ryan Reynolds Interview
Michael J Fox and his fight against Parkinsons
AUTISM
What Autism feels like? School version
Just like you!
People with Autism describe what a meltdown feels like
Temple Grandin
Do the same job. Just different
Autism explained by someone with autism
Autism explained
Julia - The new character on Sesame Street with Autism
“Autistic people aren’t broken; they contribute a special sauce to the human experience.” T. Sonne
“To most people, the dandelion is nothing more than an annoying weed – something to be rooted out of our lawns and flowerbeds. But what a lot of people don’t know is that, when cultivated, the dandelion is one of the most valuable and useful plants in nature. In many parts of the world, the dandelion is known for its nutritional, healing and medicinal properties. The value of a dandelion is very much dependent on our knowledge and perception of its value.”
“Most of us don’t want dandelions in our lawns – they don’t fit there. But if you place a dandelion plant in your kitchen garden, and cultivate it, it can turn out to be one of your most valuable plants. Dandelions are used to make beer, wine, salads, and natural medicines. Quite simply, if you choose to cultivate dandelions, you will reap their rewards. So, is a dandelion a weed or an herb? You decide. The same can be said for individuals with autism. The value of what you see depends on your level of understanding and accommodation.” Thorkil Sonne (one person's weed is another person's flower)