CA, every 3 hours child diagnosed with autism-email Oprah May 1st
by Shirley
Hi. I'm trying to circulate this request.
Hey guys:
As many of you know, I am parent to a wonderful boy
with autism. I also hold several voluntary positions
with local committees dedicated to raising autism
awareness.
Autism is something that, if it doesn't effect you in
some way now (i.e. directly knowing an individual with
autism), it will within 5 years. The rate of autism
in California is such that a child is being diagnosed
EVERY THREE HOURS!
For this reason alone, we need to spread awareness.
It is our goal to have Oprah feature this topic.
On May 1st, 2001, we are asking that everyone to email
the Oprah show asking her to do this. Additionally, we
would like to suggest an autism book for her to
feature in her book club. We have nominated the book
"A Slant of Sun" by Beth Kephart. A review can be
found here:
The plan is for everyone to email Oprah on May 1st.
The reason for this is due to the great volumes of
mail she receives daily. If we all mail her on that
day, we are bound to make more of an impact.