Here's a great story of eighth-grader Cassidy Gaddie who has created tye die T-shirts in support and acceptance of autism. With the help of family and teachers at Whittier Middle School, she launched Show Your Colors for Autism by selling T-shirts.
Prompted by personal experiences of bullying and ridicule against friends and loved ones with ASD, she worked worked with the school PTA to sell T-shirts as a fundraiser for Whittier's special education classrooms. I'd say she's done well. As of March 11, 2013 she's sold about 70 shirts.
“I hope that those with autism can feel more comfortable with who they are and be more accepted and understood,” Gaddie said.
Well done, Cassidy.
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