What are you doing?

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What are you doing to help autism? I found a site that actually allows you to raise money for the charity of your choice, without costing you a penny! It works with MySpace, MyYearBook, Facebook, Bebo, and other social sites. All you do is sign up, pick a charity, pick a sponsor, and put that sponsor badge on your social site, and you rack up points- which are turned into donations from your sponsor to your charity. SocialVibe

Another good one is http://www.goodsearch.com - your cause makes a penny a search. They also have online shopping (they get a commission from sales referred from their site) - which can really be a good source for donations, since it doesn't increase the cost for the person shopping. They currently list 157 different autism-related charities - and if your charity isn't on the list, you can add it.

The thing with these online fundraisers - iGive is another one - is that A LOT of people have to do it for any given charity in order to make any money. I work for a non-profit & have been trying to get other people in our organization to use GoodSearch for a couple years. Some do (we've made $172, since 2006) - but not enough yet to make a big difference.

I really like the idea of the badge on the website with SocialVibe - I'm assuming the charity makes a penny (or fraction thereof) per hit - so on a high-traffic website, the charity could make a bundle. I'll have to check it out - thanks wiccanaspie!! !

Nothing.

(Not breeding is probably the best thing I can do for Autism, really.)

Well, I take my son to OT 30 times a year (all the insurance allows) and I go to therapy myself.

Talking with other parents in places like this in the hopes we will understand and work better with our children, rather than falling prey to the quacks.

If I find an organization I believe in I might donate. I know there are some decent ones out there, I just haven't had time to do my research.

And, of course, I am trying to raise a happy child with a strong self-identity who will someday contribute great and unique things to society. I am seeing that he gets the services and support he needs, and helping him stay positive and navigate the world.

Yeah, it would be cool to be doing more on a broader scale. I'm just not in that space in my life right now. I'm not called to it.

I'm open and honest with everyone I can about my AS. I try to set a good example for people to identify with AS, instead of the ones they see in the media. And hopefully, one day, I'll be a successful Aspie for people to relate to. I will promote my Asperger's as something I'm proud of and has given me certain advantages to compensate for the difficulties my having the condition has raised.

In short, I try to be an embassador... From the nation of Aspergia.

I must also add, I think actually having Autism is doing more than enough for Autism.