This presentation is by a student in the online class, "Acting Up - Using Theater & Technology for Social Change" at DePaul University's School for New Learning. Tom Tresser, instructor.
2. About Toni...
Six time Grammy Award winner
Singer/songwriter
Reality TV start
Mother of autistic son
2007 National Celebrity Spokesperson for
Autism Speaks
2012 Global Autism Ambassador for Autism
Speaks
3. All about Autism...
Autism (ASD-Autism Spectrum Disorder) is
a non-verbal disability that usually effects a
person within the first 3 years of their life
A neurological disorder that effects a
person's communication, motor and social
skills
1 out of 88 children are detected with
Autism
No cure but improves through therapy
5. Since the diagnosis...
Since 2006, Toni's son Diezel has made
tremendous progress through Occupational
and Speech Therapies.
Diezel is attending public school enrolled in
Special Education classes.
Toni continues to advocate about early
detection.
6. Video of Toni on her life, including Autism
http://video.foxnews.com/v/1442156120001/
7. Reaching out for help...
Www.autismspeaks.com
http://wheretheothersockwent.sheknows.com
/learn-about-autism
Www.autism-society.org
Www.autism.org
To see Braxton's ad for Autism Speaks go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=67LBOWlZdWc
8. Works Cited
1. "Autism Speaks." Autism Speaks. Autism Speaks Inc., 2012. Web. 14 May 2012. <
http://www.autismspeaks.org/>.
2. "Toni Braxton Speaks Out About Son’s Autism." Foxnewsinsider.com. 9 Feb. 2012.
Web. 15 May 2012. <
http://foxnewsinsider.com/2012/02/09/toni-braxton-speaks-out-about-son%E2%80%99s-au
>.
3. Hamilton, Lynn M. Facing Autism: Giving Parents Reasons for Hope and Guidance
for Help. Colorado Springs, CO: WaterBrook, 2000. Print.
4. Goddard, Carolyn. "Toni Braxton on Autistic Son: I Knew He Was Different."
SheKnows. SheKnows LLC, A Division of AtomicOnline LLC, 9 Feb. 2012. Web. 15
May 2012. <
http://www.sheknows.com/entertainment/articles/948967/toni-braxton-on-autistic-son-i-knew
>
5. "What Is Autism? What Causes Autism?" Medical News Today. MediLexicon
International, 03 May 2012. Web. 14 May 2012. <http://www.medicalnewstoday.com
/info/autism/> .