This presentation is by a student in the online class, "Acting Up - Using Theater & Technology for Social Change" at DePaul University's School for New Learning. Tom Tresser, instructor.

1. Toni Braxton and Autism

2. About Toni...
 Six time Grammy Award winner
 Singer/songwriter
 Reality TV start
 Mother of autistic son
 2007 National Celebrity Spokesperson for
Autism Speaks
 2012 Global Autism Ambassador for Autism
Speaks

3. All about Autism...
 Autism (ASD-Autism Spectrum Disorder) is
a non-verbal disability that usually effects a
person within the first 3 years of their life
 A neurological disorder that effects a
person's communication, motor and social
skills
 1 out of 88 children are detected with
Autism
 No cure but improves through therapy

4. Toni's Involvement
 Autism Speaks
 Sheknows.com

5. Since the diagnosis...
 Since 2006, Toni's son Diezel has made
tremendous progress through Occupational
and Speech Therapies.
 Diezel is attending public school enrolled in
Special Education classes.
 Toni continues to advocate about early
detection.

6. Video of Toni on her life, including Autism
 http://video.foxnews.com/v/1442156120001/

7. Reaching out for help...
Www.autismspeaks.com
http://wheretheothersockwent.sheknows.com
/learn-about-autism
Www.autism-society.org
Www.autism.org
To see Braxton's ad for Autism Speaks go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=67LBOWlZdWc

8. Works Cited
1. "Autism Speaks." Autism Speaks. Autism Speaks Inc., 2012. Web. 14 May 2012. <
http://www.autismspeaks.org/>.
2. "Toni Braxton Speaks Out About Son’s Autism." Foxnewsinsider.com. 9 Feb. 2012.
Web. 15 May 2012. <
http://foxnewsinsider.com/2012/02/09/toni-braxton-speaks-out-about-son%E2%80%99s-au
>.
3. Hamilton, Lynn M. Facing Autism: Giving Parents Reasons for Hope and Guidance
for Help. Colorado Springs, CO: WaterBrook, 2000. Print.
4. Goddard, Carolyn. "Toni Braxton on Autistic Son: I Knew He Was Different."
SheKnows. SheKnows LLC, A Division of AtomicOnline LLC, 9 Feb. 2012. Web. 15
May 2012. <
http://www.sheknows.com/entertainment/articles/948967/toni-braxton-on-autistic-son-i-knew
>
5. "What Is Autism? What Causes Autism?" Medical News Today. MediLexicon
International, 03 May 2012. Web. 14 May 2012. <http://www.medicalnewstoday.com
/info/autism/> .