autism

  1. Tyler J L

    Possible vendor fair

    I talked to the Autism Society of Iowa about possibly having the barefoot is legal group be at their vendor fair and they said BIL would be perfect for that! We're working out the details as we speak.
  2. Tyler J L

    Barefoot Autism Challenge 2018

    So I'm now in contact with the president of the Autism Society of America and he said he would help plan some fun things for the 2018 Barefoot Autism Challenge. But what ideas do you guys have? Feel free to comment and let me know what works for you guys and I'll pass it on over to ASA.
  3. Tyler J L

    Creston Iowa Autism Walk

    On April 28th 2018 at 10:00 am, the autism society of Iowa will have their annual Creston Autism Walk. The barefoot autism challenge will be incorporated into that event, and we will also be featuring Miss Iowa 2017 Chelsea Dubczak. So bring your bare feet, barefoot shoes, and maybe even a pen...
  4. Tyler J L

    Barefoot Autism Event April 6th 2018

    The Autism Society of Iowa is working on putting an event together for next years Barefoot Autism Challenge at the Des Moines Water Works Park on April 6th at 5:30. We're also planning having the current Miss Iowa in attendance too. Anyone who wants to take part, let me know.
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    Barefoot picnic

    The Arc of Story County in Ames, Iowa is having a picnic and one of the leaders invited me to do something related to my barefoot autism challenge that day! So that means I'll be barefoot the whole time! Even invited another barefooter to join me!
  6. Tyler J L

    Autism Walk in Des Moines

    Saturday June 10 at 10:15, there's an autism walk at Principal Park. Other barefooters are going to be joining me as far as I know. If anyone is going to be in the area, let me know.
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    Shinrin Yoku

    One of my fellow Autism Society of Iowa board members Suzanne Hackenmiller will be leading a Shinrin Yoku or Japanese Forest bathing walk for people on the autism spectrum this June. As a fellow board member and autistic individual I decided to register. She even told me specifically that I...
  8. Tyler J L

    Barefoot Autism Challenge was a success!!!

    Thanks to everyone who participated in the Barefoot Autism Challenge this year. I'm looking forward to next year. If you guys have any suggestions on what we can do next year or any things we should change for next year, let me know!
  9. Tyler J L

    Autism Walk at Creston 5k

    There's a 5K walk/run for the Autism Society of Iowa a week from tomorrow. I think that might be good for the Barefoot Autism Challenge. What do you say?
  10. Tyler J L

    Barefoot Autism Challenge photo session April 23

    Hey guys I'm going to be in a photo session with Makayla Fuller's Photography on April 23rd at 10:00 at the Papa John Sculpture Park in Des Moines. It's for the Barefoot Autism Challenge. What do you think I should do to prepare?
  11. Tyler J L

    Barefoot Autism Challenge

    First full week of my challenge and it's going tremendous!!
  12. Tyler J L

    Barefoot TJ doing the Barefoot Autism Challenge

    @Barefoot TJ wanted me to share this You can't tell by the picture, but it's storming outside, very wet, and very cold here. I am standing on monkey grass. It feels so soft, so comfortable, so glorious. I wish everyone could feel how nice it is. Check out the Barefoot Autism Challenge...
  13. Tyler J L

    Barefoot Autism Challenge starts TOMORROW!!!

    Hey BRS friends! The barefoot autism challenge begins tomorrow! Be sure to share your pictures and videos on here and the BAC Facebook page! April 1-30
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    Barefoot Autism Challenge interview on Local 5 news midday

    Today I was interviewed on Local 5 news midday with Sabrina Ahmed talking about the Barefoot Autism Challenge. Check it out. http://www.weareiowa.com/onlocal5/barefoot-autism-challenge-begins-this-weekend/681354306
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    Sesame Street autism character

    I posted this on the Barefoot Autism Challenge Facebook page. Check it out! http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/new-kid-on-the-street/
  16. Tyler J L

    Special announcement....

    I'm officially a member of the Autism Society of Iowa board! I'm so excited! And the best part, for the April meeting, we're all going to be in bare feet!
  17. Tyler J L

    Barefoot at Wright Elementary in Des Moines

    Hey guys. My old third grade teacher Susan Chronister wants me to speak to her kids about autism and promote my challenge. She even wants the kids to do an experiment with me and her by being barefoot and telling the parents about the challenge. Let me know if you got any ideas on how I can get...
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    Barefoot Autism Challenge Press Release!!!

    The inaugural, international Barefoot Autism Challenge will take place from April 1, 2017, through April 30, 2017. We hope this will be a virtual, annual event where everyone is invited to take part, not just those affected by autism. Human soles contain more sweat glands and sensory nerve...
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    Barefoot Autism Challenge

    The BAC press release will be unveiled some time later on this week. Stay tuned.
  20. Tyler J L

    Iowa Youth Leadership Forum

    I was a delegate of the Iowa Youth Leadership Forum in 2009 and it got me to where I am now. I just found out that after this year, they're not going to have YLF anymore. It's really upsetting to me because so many people have benefitted from this and I have made so many friends through this...