The Tucker Test

     Some of are good family friends have a child named Tucker who has Down-syndrome with a twist. (Down-syndrome with a twist is just a more significant version of Down-syndrome.) They have something called the Tucker Test to see if people are friends or foes. When they invite people over they see little things like how they react to him at first, how they treat him. Most people will be uncomfortable at first, but uncomfortable is different from just being a bully. Remember that when you ever see someone with special needs. Don't stare at them, but if you do find that you can't help yourself from it at least smile. That little thing can make or ruin someones day, remember that.

Fun Facts on autism

September 3, 2013

• "autism affects 1 out of 88 children and 1 in 54 boys [in the US]" -autism speaks
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• "If one identical twin is diagnosed with autism, the other twin has about 90% chance of develop an autistic disorder."   -Randomfacts.com

• "Countries with higher precipitation levels have higher autism rates" - 3 heads media

• "Autism is the fastest growing disability in the United States and it is growing a 14% per year around the world."    -The Philanthropic Shopper

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September 15, 2013

• "About 40% of children with autism do not speak. About 25%–30% of children with autism have some words at 12 to 18 months of age and then lose them. Others might speak, but not until later in childhood" National Autism Association
• "Only 56% of students with autism finish high school." Autism Society

September 16, 2013

• "More than three hundred books on autism, (fiction, nonfiction, and self-help/ parenting) have been published since autism became less rare than originally thought."            -AutismSD.com
• Wednesday, April 2 is autism awareness day!
• "Autism is more common than childhood cancer, diabetes, and AIDS combined." -Random Facts

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