Autism mom and web-show host Shannon Penrod will shave her head April 8, 2013, live on http://www.autism-live.com, in an effort to encourage people to put Compassion in Action during National Autism Awareness Month.
(PRWEB) March 06, 2013
Ive never done anything like this before, says Shannon. Yes, its daring. But its the least I can do during Autism Awareness Month to encourage others to do what they can to help someone in need.
Shannons nine-year-old son, Jem, was diagnosed with autism at the age of two after losing approximately 90 percent of his language and social skills. He is currently receiving intensive applied behavior analysis (ABA) treatment, considered by researchers to be the most effective treatment of autism.
I often marvel at the sometimes complete lack of compassion for what my son has gone through and what so many other families dealing with autism are going through. These moments leave me feeling powerless, and Ive decided to do something about it.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one in every 88 children in America is diagnosed with autism. Autism is more prevalent than juvenile diabetes, pediatric cancer, and childhood AIDS combined.
Starting this week and each week leading up to Shannons head shaving, Autism Live will highlight individuals and organizations across the country that are demonstrating Compassion in Action.
About Autism Live:
Autism Live is an interactive web show providing support, resources, information, facts, entertainment, and inspiration to parents, teachers, and practitioners working with children on the autism spectrum. Viewers are encouraged to participate by asking question of experts, offering suggestions for topics to be discussed, and sharing progress that their children have made.
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Autism Live Host Will Shave Her Head On Air April 8th to Promote Compassion in Action