A live platform becomes available for Chicagoans to call in and ask an expert or industry thought leader about the fastest growing developmental disability affecting the nation—autism spectrum disorder. Little City Executive Director Shawn E. Jeffers takes many calls from concerned members of the community and shares his thoughts about the importance of collaboration with other non-profit organizations and service provider agencies, the hope to aid in generating autism awareness, and a desire to open up the “dialogue.” Mr. Jeffers also explains to Little City TV Host Lisa Reyes what Little City Foundation is, its history, the services they provide to children and adults with autism, and why they moved forward with such an initiative.
Premiering April 2010 in celebration of Autism Awareness Month, Little City Foundation, in partnership with CAN TV (Chicago Access Networks), will host the only live autism awareness show in Chicago with access to more than one million viewers. For 13 straight weeks, Little City will feature experts and industry leaders in the field of intellectual and developmental disabilities and serve as a much-needed resource answering pressing questions related to the fastest-growing developmental disability sweeping the nation—autism spectrum disorder. Experts and industry thought leaders will answer questions from: “How do I know if my child has autism?” to “My child has autism; how do I navigate the system?” and “What can I do to tell Springfield I support funding for developmental disabilities?” to “My autistic child is 21, now what?" Don’t miss these segments answering Chicago residents’ most pressing questions about autism. Gain useful insight as Little City brings timely topics to the table and stimulates the dialogue on Little City TV: The Only Live Autism Awareness Show in Chicago!