Herbert A. Kahn

Autism Light #276 is Herbert A. Kahn.Herbert A. Kahn passed away at age 80 on September 29, 2005. He was from both Boynton Beach, Florida and Mahwah, New Jersey. Herbert A. Kahn is an Autism Light for being a founder of autism organizations that were important in the early history of autism diagnosis. He was part of a small group who along with Bernard Rimland and Ruth Sullivan founded the National Society for Autistic...

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Faith Jegede

Autism Light #275 is Faith Jegede. Faith Jegede is from London, England and is an autism advocate by being a speaker, writer, and blogger. Faith Jegede's brothers Remi and Samuel both have autism. Faith Jegede is an Autism Light because of the extraordinary way in which she is spreading autism awareness through the perspective of a sibling. Faith Jegede said in her TED talk called What I Learned from My Autistic Brothers, "I can not remember...

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Alabama Lights

The State of Alabama is the home currently to 3 Autism Lights. They include a teacher, a sibling of someone with autism, and an individual with autism.Alabama Autism LightsTeacher:Scott Parks is a special education teacher at Spanish Fort High School in Baldwin County, Alabama.Individuals with Autism:Ethan is a 6 year old boy with autism who survived being kidnapped for a week in 2013 in Midland City, Alabama.Sibling:Michael Gibbons is...

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David Ide

Autism Light #274 is David Ide.David Ide was the Executive Director and co-founder of the Cornerstone Autism Foundation. He had lived in Zionsville, Indiana since 2006. On June 6, 1992, David Ide married Debbie Debolt. Their children Madison and Austin were born in 1997 and are fraternal twins and their son Austin has autism. David Ide is an Autism Light for his dedication as a father and co-founder of an autism service organization in Indiana.David...

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Luke Steibronn

Autism Light #273 is Luke Steibronn.Luke Steibronn is from Waverly, Iowa. In the Summer of 2010 he played on the Waverly Twins baseball team in the Waverly Area Youth Baseball League.  Luke Steibronn is an Autism Light for the way his participation in his baseball team shined a light on autism for his teammates and community.Luke practiced and played the game just like the other players did as a member of the team. His coach during the season...

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The Henry Ford

Autism Light #272 is The Henry Ford. The Henry Ford is a National Historical Landmark that was founded in 1929 in Dearborn, Michigan. It is the nation's "largest indoor-outdoor history museum" (Source). It includes a museum, Greenfield Village, Factory Tour, and IMAX all spread across 200 acres. 26 million artifacts are part of The Henry Ford. The Henry Ford has partnered with the Autism Alliance of Michigan to make it an easier experience...

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John Schneider

Autism Light #271 is John Schneider.John Schneider is an actor and musician from Agoura Hills, California who is probably best known for his role as "Bo Duke" in the 1980's television show The Dukes of Hazzard.  John Schneider has a personal reason for having a passion for autism causes. John Schneider's son Chasen has the form of autism known as Asperger's. John Schneider is an Autism Light for his role as an autism father, his advocacy for...

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Dan and Will Haggerty

Autism Lights #270 are Dan and Will Haggerty.Dan and Will Haggerty are brothers who are members of the swim team at Wissahickon High School in Amber, Pennyslvania. Dan is 17 and Will is 15. In addition to swimming talent, the two brothers share a diagnosis of autism. Dan and Will Haggerty are Autism Lights for being and inspiration and demonstrating the pure enthusiasm for swimming that should be the winning trademark of all sports.Plymouth Whitemarsh...

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Mike Lake

Autism Light #269 is Mike Lake. The Honorable Michael "Mike" Lake is an Autism Father, businessman, and has been a Member of Parliament in Canada since 2006. Mike Lake is from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. He is a father of a teenager named Jaden who has autism. Mike Lake is an Autism Light both for his dedication first as an autism father and for spreading autism awareness in his role as a political leader in Canada.Mike Lake and his wife Debi...

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Hernando High School Interact Club

Autism Light #268 is Hernando High School Interact Club. Hernando High School is located in Hernando, Mississippi in DeSota County, Mississippi. The high school's Interact Club has provided leadership for an annual community observance of the "Light It Up Blue" Campaign, beginning in April, 2012, in observance of World Autism Awareness Day. Hernando High School's Interact Club is an Autism Light for leading their community in the Autism...

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Mississippi Lights

The State of Mississippi is the home currently to 5 Autism Lights. They include two professionals, two who have autism, including the first person ever diagnosed with autism, and a high school club.Misissippi Autism LightsProfessionals:Dr. Rebecca Mullican is the founder of the Jackson Autism Center and lives in the Jackson, Mississippi area. Dr. Mark Yeager is known as the "Father of the Mississippi Autism Movement". He lives and practices...

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Donald Triplett

Autism Light #267 is Donald Triplett.Donald Gray Triplett is from Forest, Mississippi and has autism.  Donald was born in September, 1933 and will turn 80 this year. Donald Triplett was the first person ever diagnosed with autism. Donald Triplett is an Autism Light for making history with the first autism diagnosis and for having a long and happy life that reveals much about the lifespan of someone with autism. There is an entry in the Encyclopedia...

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Scott James

Autism Light #30 is Scott James.A Backlight Encore!Original Post: September 6, 2011Scott James has the form of autism known as Asperger's Syndrome. He is an extraordinary musician from Stockton-on-Tees, England. Scott James is an Autism Light because of his musical ability that he uses to bring awareness to Autism.  He is a role model to all those with autism.His autism created such a disability for him that for seven years he would not...

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Jack Loth

Autism Light #266 is Jack Loth.Jack Loth is an inspirational young adult with autism from Omaha, Nebraska. He was born on July 5, 1992. Jack Loth has been spreading light for several years through his efforts to raise money for charitable causes and his encouragement to his high school baseball team, where he served as the manager for two years. Jack Loth is an Autism Light for making the world brighter for people in his community.Special Olympics: In...

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