Most people know about Autism by now. But some may still have tons of questions about what it means for us, for our children, grandchildren. Though we know that Autism is widespread and growing in numbers of diagnosis every day, you may still feel alone, lost, confused.
Autism Twitter Day is a day for those involved in autism (caretakers, teachers, those diagnosed with ASD) to twitter questions, experiences, concerns to a panel via Twitter. So, for those of you not already tweeting…what is Twitter?
In short, Twitter is an online (or via text) social networking site. It’s like texting but in a much larger scale, with people you may not necessarily “know” in the beginning, but with whom you share a common interest. I have just started tweeting, but already, I am “following” 60 people and 70 are following me. No cults here – following means that I see their tweets (or texts / short messages if you will) and they see mine.
(To see what I’ve been tweeting, you can go to the General Hysteria blog and scroll in the sidebar to “Twitter Updates”. Or you can follow my by going to my Twitter profile page and clicking follow.)
What do you tweet about? Really whatever you want. I tweet about random thoughts, what I’m doing through the day, links to my blog, links to other blogs or other articles I find of interest. Why? To reach out to others, share a commonality, build a community of support.
So, back to Autism Twitter Day. If you don’t already have a Twitter account, it’s so easy to sign up for. Here’s the link. You just make a sign in or handle name, enter a password, fill out some information if you’d like (blog, bio, etc) that others will see. That’s it. Then go to the blog, Autism Family Adventures, and sign up with your Twitter ID to participate that day and to see the directions for participation.
Next, wait for Tuesday, December 16th and participate in Autism Twitter Day. Plus, there will be great giveaways donated a variety of people, including me. I have donated a book, Behavioral Intervention for Young Children With Autism: A Manual for Parents and Professionals
All of this comes from the organization and dedication of the Autism Twitter Day host, Bonnie Sayers. If you’d like, forward this post to others so they can participate with you. I look forward to seeing your tweets on Autism Twitter Day.
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Thanks for the heads up! I am on Twitter now and then, but will be sure to be on for this day.
Ellen~ I look forward to seeing you on it. Don’t forget to ‘register’ your Twitter ID at Autism Twitter Adventures (http://autismfamiily.blogspot.com/2008/12/rsvp-for-autism-twitter-day.html)for the event or they (everyone participating) won’t know that you’re following and to follow you.
Sorry, I so far am stubbornly resisting Twitter, will probably get to it some day tho.
Have fun, day after tomorrow, bet it will be wonderful beyond imagination.
And beneficial too.
Jannie~ I understand resistance. I almost got completely sucked in. Now, I can manage my twittering. Facebook. Yea. Definitely resisting that one myself.
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