BCD Ministries, The Autism Awareness & Amicablity Program

11/02/2025

11/02/2025

11/02/2025

Hollywood actress and advocate Daryl Hannah is perhaps best known for her roles in Splash, Blade Runner, and Kill Bill. However, as a child Hannah was diagnosed with a borderline form of autism. She spent much of her childhood alone. She rocked herself to soothe her feelings. Her doctors recommended medication and even institutionalization. Thankfully, her mother refused these recommendations.

Darryl Hannah is one of many successful people with autism working in Hollywood. Hannah put her creative spike skills and rich imagination to use as an actress. She enjoys life off the grid, surrounded by her animals. Again, as with Dickinson, this begs the question: where would Hannah be without her autism? And would we ever have seen such an imaginative rendition of Pris?

11/02/2025

https://www.early-childhood-education-degrees.com/famous-people-with-autism/

When thinking of famous people with autism, individuals seem to gravitate towards deficits in their existence- their "peculiar" routines, repetitive physical behaviors, and discomfort in social situations. We want to highlight individuals for their assets, their genius, and for their contributions t...

08/24/2025

Before April, it was optional for school districts to allow students to leave during the day for religious classes. But Ohio legislators changed the law to make it a requirement.

07/07/2025

Celebrating my 1st year on Facebook. Thank you for your continuing support. I could never have made it without you. 🙏🤗🎉

05/11/2025

https://www.uclahealth.org/news/release/new-genetic-clues-uncovered-largest-study-families-with

UCLA Health researchers have published the largest-ever study of families with at least two children with autism, uncovering new risk genes and providing new insights into how genetics influence whether someone develops autism spectrum disorder.