On December 18, 2007, the United Nations General Assembly adopted resolution 62/139, tabled by the State of Qatar, which declares April 2 as World Autism Awareness Day (WAAD) in perpetuity.This UN resolution is one of only three official disease-specific United Nations Days and will bring the world's attention to autism, a pervasive disorder that affects tens of millions. The World Autism Awareness Day resolution encourages all Member States to take measures to raise awareness about autism throughout society and to encourage early diagnosis and early intervention. It further expresses deep concern at the prevalence and high rate of autism in children in all regions of the world and the consequent developmental challenges.
World Autism Awareness Day shines a bright light on autism as a growing global health crisis. WAAD activities help to increase and develop world knowledge of the autism epidemic and impart information regarding the importance of early diagnosis and early intervention. Additionally, WAAD celebrates the unique talents and skills of persons with autism and is a day when individuals with autism are warmly welcomed and embraced in community events around the globe.
By bringing together autism organizations all around the world, we will give a voice to the millions of individuals worldwide who are undiagnosed, misunderstood and looking for help. Please join us in our effort to inspire compassion, inclusion and hope.
World Autism Awareness Day shines a bright light on autism as a growing global health crisis. WAAD activities help to increase and develop world knowledge of the autism epidemic and impart information regarding the importance of early diagnosis and early intervention. Additionally, WAAD celebrates the unique talents and skills of persons with autism and is a day when individuals with autism are warmly welcomed and embraced in community events around the globe.
By bringing together autism organizations all around the world, we will give a voice to the millions of individuals worldwide who are undiagnosed, misunderstood and looking for help. Please join us in our effort to inspire compassion, inclusion and hope.
ArtStream is a regional organization based in the Washington D.C. Metropolitan area whose mission is to create artistic opportunities for individuals in communities traditionally under-served by the arts. They are a consortium of compassionate, professional, experienced artists who wish to serve the needs of their clients. Their goal is to reach out to members in various groups such as persons with disabilities, seniors, people with short or long term illnesses and their families or caregivers, immigrants, veterans, people who are grieving, and students and teachers. Their purpose is to inspire and help heal through various art forms such as theatre, puppetry, visual arts, multimedia, music, and dance. This is accomplished through interactive workshops and productions, on-going classes, seminars, performances, and training.
Almost everyone has at least the fleeting fantasy to be an actor.
For those with Autism and Down syndrome, that impulse isn't necessarily any different.
ArtStream is a pretty amazing organization that runs five Inclusive Theater Companies for those suffering from developmental, and sometimes physical disabilities. "Participants are completely involved in the creative process," explains Director of Development Lennie Magida, "coming up with a concept, writing a script, rehearsing the project and doing performances." People who might never have the chance to step on stage, people who you might assume couldn't manage the rigors of live performance, are doing it - with a new show debuting this week.
The average play or musical is a serious undertaking, requiring roughly five months to grow from idea to stage-ready. Professional actors help out, offering participants extremely personalized attention, as everyone's challenges vary. "Someone on the autism spectrum might be really good at memorizing lines but doesn't have the facility to get at the emotional aspect of the lines," explains Magida.
ArtStream is a pretty amazing organization that runs five Inclusive Theater Companies for those suffering from developmental, and sometimes physical disabilities. "Participants are completely involved in the creative process," explains Director of Development Lennie Magida, "coming up with a concept, writing a script, rehearsing the project and doing performances." People who might never have the chance to step on stage, people who you might assume couldn't manage the rigors of live performance, are doing it - with a new show debuting this week.
The average play or musical is a serious undertaking, requiring roughly five months to grow from idea to stage-ready. Professional actors help out, offering participants extremely personalized attention, as everyone's challenges vary. "Someone on the autism spectrum might be really good at memorizing lines but doesn't have the facility to get at the emotional aspect of the lines," explains Magida.
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To support ArtStream, please visit: http://www.art-stream.org/
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