A new and upcoming foundation to help those on the Spectrum.

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Hey Gang,

Every so often there's talks about various organizations that are devoted to helping or advocating on behalf of those whom are on the Autism Spectrum I'd like to add to that list.

There is a new and upcoming program that will be devoted to helping children on the Autism Spectrum and other special needs
Dylan's Wings of Change named after Dylan Hockley a 6 year old whom was one of the 20 first graders whom were killed on 12/14/2012 at Sandy Hook Elementary in Newtown CT

Dylan's parents have set up this foundation in their son's memory which will focus to help children with autism and other related conditions achieve their full potential.

Dylan?s Wings of Change works to achieve its mission in two ways:

By providing children with autism assistive technology tools that help develop their intellectual and academic skills.
By creating initiatives and raising funds that support community athletic programs that fully include and accept children with autism and related conditions.

For more information on Dylan's Wings of Change visit:

Dylan's Wings of Change

Dylan's Memorial page: Dylan Hockley Memorial Page (offical)

It's very refreshing to see people sharing these goals without the stated need for research or statistical analyses. For many, autism centers on understanding death as integral within life on this planet, perhaps Dylan was never allowed to reach such reverent awareness, though I see no way in which he could've made a better start.

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cberg Disregard my previous question

Our thoughts, and for those of us who are spiritual persons, our prayers as well are with Dylan's parents.

Assistive technology has some real potential to help children on the spectrum. I've read that keyboards and sign language can potentially help children communicative who, for whatever reason, have trouble with talking.

I compliment them on their plans for community athletic programs which are fully inclusive of children on the spectrum. On this one I would sound a cautionary note. All kinds of sports leagues are formed where the parents say the goal is teamwork, modeling positive ethics and being builders, and the fun of participation. And still, from time to time parents get invested and in fact over-invested in their kids winning and rising to the top of whatever hierarchy there is. Mistakes can be made. All I might say is just be open to graciously recovering from mistakes without making too big a deal about them. Sports leagues can be hard.