Live Report #6: Dopey Marathon
On January 9-12th, I ran the Dopey Challenge (5k, 10k, half, and full marathon) as part of Autism Speaks Team Up. Below is the content I shared while running the marathon. The actual live report was done here: https://forum.touringplans.com/t/four-jogs-for-jonah
Marathon Starting Line
Sponsored by Barry & Kellye, thank you!
Autism Spotlight: Early behavior-based interventions have positive effects on some children with autism spectrum disorder and less note-worthy effects on other children. Early services need to be based on individual children's needs and learning styles. Services for adults with ASD must be carefully individualized. More Facts
Marathon Mile 1
Sponsored by Clevie & Larry, thank you!
Autism Spotlight: There is currently no medical detection or cure for autism spectrum disorder. More Facts
Marathon Mile 3
Sponsored by Judy & Chet, thank you!
Autism Spotlight: If one identical twin has autism spectrum disorder, there is a 60-96% chance the other twin will have some form of ASD. Although fraternal twins have a lower chance of both having ASD, if one has an ASD the other has up to a 24% chance. More Facts
Marathon Mile 5
Sponsored by Larry B, thank you!
Autism Spotlight: Up to a third of people with autism spectrum disorder also develop seizure disordersāthe rate of seizures in people with ASD is 10 times higher than in the general population. More Facts
Marathon Mile 7
Sponsored by Owen R, thank you!
Autism Spotlight: About 10% of children with autism spectrum disorder also have another genetic, neurological, or metabolic disorder. More Facts
Marathon Mile 9
Sponsored by Barry & Kellye, thank you!
Autism Spotlight: Each child with autism spectrum disorder is a unique individual; people with ASD differ as much from one another as do all people. Children and adults with ASD may speak or interact with others. They may have good eye contact. They may be verbal or non-verbal. They may be very bright, of average intelligence or have cognitive deficits. More Facts
Marathon Mile 11
Sponsored by Barry & Kellye, thank you!
Autism Spotlight: Hyperlexia, the ability to read above oneās age or grade level in school, commonly accompanies autism spectrum disorder. More Facts
Marathon Mile 13
Sponsored by Leslie & Steve, thank you!
Autism Spotlight: Individuals with autism spectrum disorder may be very creative and find a passion and talent for music, theater, art, dance and singing quite easily. More Facts
Marathon Mile 15
Sponsored by Heather V, thank you!
Autism Spotlight: It is widely speculated that Albert Einstein, Isaac Newton, Andy Warhol and Bill Gates are on the autism spectrum. More Facts
Marathon Mile 17
Sponsored by Jaynee K, thank you!
Autism Spotlight: Researchers and clinicians hypothesize that symptoms of autism spectrum disorder in males and females may differ, leading many females to not be diagnosed in a timely manner. More Facts
Marathon Mile 19
Sponsored by Barry & Kellye, thank you!
Autism Spotlight: Gender differences in symptoms have been found within the areas of social understanding, social communication, and social imagination. More Facts
Marathon Mile 21
Sponsored by Owen R, thank you!
Autism Spotlight: About 50,000 individuals with autism spectrum disorder will exit high school each year in the United States. Many services required by law end abruptly after high school. More Facts
Marathon Mile 23
Sponsored by Lisa T, thank you!
Autism Spotlight: Many people with autism spectrum disorder are successfully living and working and contributing to the well being of others in their local communities. This is most likely to happen when appropriate services are delivered during the child's educational years. More Facts
Marathon Mile 26 & Finish Line
Sponsored by BJ & Virginia, thank you!
Autism Awareness: some āred flagsā that may be symptoms of autism spectrum disorder:
- Not respond to their name by 12 months of age
- Not point at objects to show interest (point at an airplane flying over) by 14 months
- Not play āpretendā games (pretend to āfeedā a doll) by 18 months
- Avoid eye contact and want to be alone
- Have trouble understanding other peopleās feelings or talking about their own feelings
- Have delayed speech and language skills
- Repeat words or phrases over and over (echolalia)
- Give unrelated answers to questions
- Get upset by minor changes
- Have obsessive interests
- Flap their hands, rock their body, or spin in circles
- Have unusual reactions to the way things sound, smell, taste, look, or feel
The Marathon Medal
Sponsored by Mom in honor of Jordan, thank you!
A fourth medal for Autism Speaks: the their website is a great source of more information, such as a directory of local resources for anyone living with or affected by ASD.
The Goofy Challenge Medal
Sponsored by Barry & Kellye in honor of Jonah, thank you!
A fifth medal for Autism Speaks: their Autism Response Team can help with diagnosing autism, school and special education assistance, advocacy and support, adult services including post-secondary programs and employment, community involvement, and more.
The Dopey Challenge Medal
Sponsored by JordanRunner, in honor of Jonah and his family, who inspired me to run towards this goal that seemed impossible. Well, I did it!
And finallyā¦ A sixth medal for Autism Speaks: their Team Up! (which I am a part of and have run these races with), helps spread awareness by participating in endurance events (running, cycling, etc.) for community outreach opportunities. Please consider joining us and running your next 5k for Autism Speaks.
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