Ignite Atlanta – a conference for people in Rett’s Syndrome, Down’s Syndrome and Autism Communities

Ignite 2016 -Rett's Syndrome, Down's Syndrome and Autism Conference Ignite 2016 -Rett's Syndrome, Down's Syndrome and Autism Conference

A couple of days ago you may have read this brilliant poem from Autism Santa.  When he sent it over he also asked us to tell you about this fascinating conference for the Rett's Syndrome, Down's Syndrome and  Autism Communities.

Attend the nonprofit conference of the year! Ignite Atlanta is a TED talk style conference designed to explore new teaching and advocacy ideas for children with Rett's Syndrome, Down's Syndrome, Autism and much more. Ignite Atlanta features Laura Kasbar (founder of Gemiinii), Dr Marion Blank (ASD reading), Sho Baraka, Jodi Gomes, Dr Lawrence Scahill (Marcus Autism Center), Dr Dan Tarquinio (Pediatric Neurology) and many more.

Get your tickets today at http://www.kulturecity.org/ignite-2016/

When Is It? Saturday, February 13, 2016 from 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM (EST)

Where Is It? Harland Cinema (besides Emory School of Medicine) - 605 Asbury Circle Atlanta, Ga 30322


Acceptance is the Cure by Autism Santa – Check out this amazing autism awareness poem

A few months ago we share some of Autism Santa’s brilliant poetry. Please do check it out here.

Autism Santa

Autism Santa

He recently shared a new poem with us. We loved it so much we wanted to pass it on to our readers. Please use the comments section below to tell us what you think about the poem. If you have a poem about autism you would like others to read please to write to us at info@patienttalk.org.

Acceptance is the Cure by Autism Santa

Are you still trying to fix.
What may not need to be.
Your child may be different.
That depends on what you see.

Try and find a way.
To see what is inside.
The truth may be hidden.
You will be pleasantly surprised.

I too have been confused.
To not see who he is.
Yes my child may be different.
But he’s definitely a “Wiz”.

I’ve looked in every window.
I’ve opened every door.
Awareness is the DX.
“Acceptance” is the cure!

 

Autism Awareness Poetry by Autism Santa


Toys Across America Autism Santa

Toys Across America Autism Santa

As part of our promotion of Autism Awareness Month we would like to share with you two poems by Michael Miller the Autism Santa. At the same time we would like to keep you up to speed regarding his brilliant project Toys Across America. He shares “I run a page on Facebook where my son and I send toys to children on the spectrum all over the USA hence the Autism Santa pen name. As a matter of fact I created an event for this month “Autism Christmas” we are sending out close to 300 toys all to be opened on April 25th. Ok thanks for your time. ” Michael is himself the father of a son who has been diagnosed with ASD. He is also the COO of KultureCity.

You can check out more of Michael’s poetry here.

Meltdowns by Autism Santa

Is it a tantrum or a meltdown.
It’s not an easy thing to know.
Does he really hurt inside.
Or is he putting on a show,

I have dealt with both.
Or maybe they’re the same.
I know not to judge him.
I don’t think this is a game.

Maybe he can’t control it.
This temper I often see.
I wish I could help him.
Or try to set him free.

Rather than adding fuel.
I should step away for now.
But it is not that easy.
I am still learning how.

So for now I’ll tell you this.
It’s not your choice to make.
He is the one who suffers.
I know it is not fake!


Autism Awareness by Autism Santa

I think the world should know.
Autism is here to stay.
In fact it might be growing.
1 in 68 as of today.

So we are asking for a favor.
From you and one and all.
To help us spread the word.
That number will not fall.

So grab a pen and paper.
Or use your Facebook page.
No matter where you live.
No matter what your age.

Perhaps you like to Tweet.
Or sing just like a bird.
Using social media,
The latest craze I have heard.

So go and tell your story.
Or tell it for a friend.
Tell it to the world.
Or who ever will attend.

Tell them about the Spectrum.
Tell it with such clearness.
You can join the cause.
“Autism Awareness”

Michael “Autism Santa” Miller