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Teenager with Autism Wants to Become Miss America

Eighteen year old Alexis Wineman wants to become the next Miss America. She is the currently reigning Miss Montana, pretty, and has an autism spectrum disorder. If she wins the crown, she will be the very first Miss America who has autism. That is her quest. When you think about the Miss America pageant, you are either looking forward to watching it or are intending to avoid it. Beauty pageants, in general, are something that can be viewed as controversial. On the one hand, it is a contest that is primarily about the physical appearance of the contestants (all of … Continue reading →

The Sparkle Effect

There seems to be an incredibly positive change happening with High School Cheerleading Squads, all across the United States. Some have started including students who have special needs. This is a situation where everyone benefits. Have you heard of “The Sparkle Effect”? It is a student-run program that helps high school students across America to create cheerleading teams, and dance teams, that include students who have disabilities, or special needs. Students who want to get started with this can get a Quick Start Kit, and get some mentoring, to help them get started. There are grants available to help with … Continue reading →

Parenting a Child With Down Syndrome is Positive Experience

Surveys show that many parents feel that raising their child who has Down Syndrome is a fulfilling and rewarding experience. This research is being talked about at the same time that news of a new, non-invasive, test for Down Syndrome becomes available. Three separate surveys were conducted by doctors at Children’s Hospital in Boston. These surveys were given to around 2,044 parents or guardians of children who had Down Syndrome. A total of 79% of them reported that their outlook on life was more positive because of their child who had this particular special need. Researchers think that most people … Continue reading →

Student With Down Syndrome Becomes Homecoming Queen

Many high schoolers dream of being nominated for Homecoming Queen. It is usually seen as a very big deal, indeed. This year, a student at Azle High School in Texas has been selected as Homecoming Queen for her high school. The student’s parents never expected this to happen, because their daughter has Down Syndrome. Think back to your own experiences from when you were in high school. Things start to get very exciting around Homecoming. There are pep rallies during the school day, football games to attend, and hallways and lockers to decorate. This is one of the two times … Continue reading →