Autism Speaks - Using Video
by Michael HoffmanMonday, October 15th, 2007
Autism Speaks & Cure Autism Now, the primary autism-related charities in the US, have demonstrated that online video is not only for fundraising and promotional purposes. They have launched an autism video glossary that helps educate parents about symptoms of autism. Showing real kids in real situations, they show parents behaviors that might indicate the child has autism. The goal is to encourage early detection and treatment.
From the AP
Several autism specialists who reviewed it at the request of The Associated Press called it an unusually helpful tool for parents and doctors.
“The moving pictures speak a million words,” said Dr. Edwin Cook, an autism researcher and educator at the University of Illinois at Chicago.
“Not only do I see this as useful for the general public and for parents who might be wondering … but I will frankly be using it for education” and training, Cook said. He has received research funding from Autism Speaks but has no connection to the new site.
