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Member Since May 21, 2009

About Me

Name
Leslye Vaughan
Location
About Me
Relationship Status: 
Married
Hometown: 
manchester
Religion: 
buddhist
Zodiac Sign: 
taurus
Children: 
Brandon
Education: 
specialist
School: 
Ewing
A Little About Me: 

I am the mother of Brandon 5 who has high functionong autism, my nephew has aspergers and my 60 yr uncle has autism too.I am registered disabled awaiting a hip replacement .I run a parent support group called POSY parents of special youngsters, and am a volunteer and co-director of ASGMA autism society greater manchester area.I am chair of the local parents/council committe on play schemes for all,I also started a group to oppose the closure of the last specialist speech and language school in manchester,The Ewing school,thanks to manchester city council ,who want all our children with ASD/SLCN in mainstream schools..... yeah right ..with their reputations? I am also a parent governor of the school. I am married to Rob ,15 years, and we run a private hire mini cab business.

Why I am a Part of the AutismOne Community: 

I would like more info on the bio medical interventions and the possibility that our children,some of them at least can get better,and therefore make a better future for themselves.

What I am Here For: 
My son.
Autism Help / Accomplishments: 

I am trying to get a programme off the ground called PETALLS parental education and teaching on autistic living and learning strategies.

My Daily Motivations: 

Life.you get one..live it.

Goals: 
To get my son to be accepted by all and understood by all and to help others understand the complexities and sensitivities of an autists life.
Help Needed: 
information and strategies.advice and support thru understanding.
Help to Give: 

I have a lot of experience in giving info out to parents and helping them thru the mine field of disability benefits and funding and grants available to them.

Activities: 
Meeting other parents and running groups.
Hobbies: 
don't have time.
Books / Magazines: 
if only
Quotes: 
there is only one truth! but many interpretations
Music: 
take that,sugarbabes,bowie,
TV Shows: 
lost,csi,cold case files
Movies: 
the mummy trilogy,die hards,the day after tomorrow