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Champions of Autism: Brothers speak for those who can’t speak for themselves
Brothers Cameron and Jordan Blackwell share a love of musical instruments, an interest in writing and a common mission — to speak for those who can’t speak for themselves.

Together, they work hard to dispel myths about autism spectrum disorders which impair a person’s ability to communicate and relate to others. The boys have made many presentations about autism to local and national audiences and are scheduled to speak at the University of Louisville Autism Awareness Rally.

Cameron and Jordan aren’t like most autism advocates though. They have no training, just personal experience. Cameron, 16, has Asperger Syndrome, a high-functioning form of autism. It’s sometimes hard for him to understand social interactions. He occasionally obsesses about school work and is sensitive to noises and other sensory distractions.

Autism affects nine-year-old Jordan differently. When he was first diagnosed, he didn’t laugh or cry and he didn’t walk until he was two years old. Specialists said he might never be able to communicate with others:
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