Guest guest Posted March 8, 2002 Report Share Posted March 8, 2002 Live at Five March 7,2002, 5:00PM World News Live at five Autism Awakening and the Autism Ambassadors Autism Endeavors Are Positively Iowa Bruce Aune: And This little girl is honing her skills in a fight against autism. Don't miss this story that is positively Iowa. The movie rain man gave autism national attention, Liz Mathis: and now this local Cedar Rapids girl and her Mom has become the Autism Ambassador to do the same! Liz Mathis: Thousands of children and adults live with characteristics of autism. Bruce Aune: The symptoms of autism can range from mild to severe and that really makes it difficult for parents to understand what is happening to the child. TV 9's Reporter Angie Hunt reports how one Cedar Rapids woman is working to educate families through the story of her daughter, a story that is positively Iowa. Angie Hunt has the story. LD Wedewer, US & IA Autism Ambassador: Helping her daughter put together a 3D Puzzle, " Show me that one, Very Good, now where does it go? Her Mom asks as places the puzzle piece where it goes. Angie Hunt: 3 year old Wedewer's story is a true inspiration. This Cedar Rapids girl was diagnosed with a rare form of autism. 's mother remembers the day she says she lost her daughter. LD Wedewer, IA & US Autism Ambassador: The next morning she woke up and was just a different child. We had begged and begged and prayed that someone would help her and would tell us what was wrong before this point. We just wanted to stop this! Angie Hunt: LD says her daughter excelled in certain areas, but they were concerned about by some of her behaviors. LD Wedewer, IA & US Autism Ambassador: We were just seeing these different issues like hand flapping, arm jerking rocking on her head as early as 5 months old. Angie Hunt: After a series of tests doctors recommended a change in 's diet due to food allergies this also seemed to help control some of her behaviors. The family noticed some a dramatic difference. Now LD Shares 's story on a web site and with other families. LD Wedewer, IA & US Autism Ambassador: Everything I can get my hands on that I use for my daughter or from experts around the world that is tried and true goes on my web site. Angie Hunt: Autism Awakening has grown in to more then just a web site, as the Iowa and United States Autism Ambassador. LD has crafted several pieces of autism legislation. Angie Hunt: She recently received a letter from the President of the United States written in honor of her hard work, thanking her for her comments and contacting him on her endeavors. LD says her hard work is not only for her daughter but for other children as well. LD Wedewer, IA & US Autism Ambassador: If any child can gain even one part of their life back isn't that what we owe them. Angie Hunt: This is an effort that is positively Iowa, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa Angie Hunt KCRG TV 9 News Bruce Aune: LD Wedewer IA & US Autism Ambassador and all other autism ambassadors plans to travel to Washington, DC in April to work with Congress on future autism legislation. Now if you would like more information about Autism Awakening or Autism log onto our web site at: KCRG.com Liz Mathis: Wow how Astute of her mother to see those developments in her daughter so early. Bruce Aune: Yes it is! The Autism Ambassadors will be in Washington, DC April 15-18, 2002 for the Autism Ambassadors Independence Days. On April 15th the day the Autism Ambassadors arrive in Washington, DC a flag will be raised early that morning at the US Capitol in honor of the LD Wedewer, United States Autism Ambassadors, and all the individuals with autism. Once the flag is taken down it will be sent to LD Wedewer with a certificate to commemorate this event. Later that evening many radio stations have agrees to play Baby Angel by Amy Ames at 7:00 PM nationwide to also honor all Autism Ambassadors and individuals with autism nationwide! As seen on TV9 News! KCRG brings you these special links for further coverage of news that's important to you. > Autism Awakening In Iowa: www.AutismAwakening.com > Autism Awakening In Iowa serves as a source of the latest 2002 information on Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, PDD/NOS, Aspergers, and other autistic syndromes. In their site you will find out about autism spectrum disorders. Added 3/7/2002 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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