The Majority United

BettyJean speaks with Sharon Davenport about Autism

Sharon is an adult female diagnosed on the autism spectrum and founded the Autism Women's Network which went online only 9 months ago. Sharon recently completed filming for an upcoming documentary wherein she and her two youngest children will be featured. The United States of Autism Movie is slated to be released in 2011. In April of 2010 Sharon was honored to receive an invitation to attend a special autism meeting at the White House on World Autism Awareness Day. On July 26, 2010 Sharon received an invitation to return to Washington D.C. to represent the Autism Women's Network at the White House celebration commemorating the 20th year anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Sharon is an active consultant for numerous research projects whereby she assists with furthering the understanding of challenges faced by autistic adults with employment related issues. In an effort to further awareness pertaining to ASD's, Sharon produces and hosts the AWN Internet Radio Show. As an active member of the autism community, she shares with others her experiences as it relates to the unique qualities of females on the autism spectrum via conferences, support groups, and workshops. In her spare time, she enjoys research, writing, and spending quality time with her family. She is a mother of two teenagers, as well as two adults with families of their own. Sharon is diagnosed with Asperger's and is parenting a child on the autism spectrum as well.

IMAGINE if we all joined forces and put our talents and energies together. IMAGINE what we can accomplish collectively? I IMAGINE it every day. All for one and one for all. Not one of us should fall not one, not one! The Majority United! The time is now! Yes – this is our vision – it has never been done on this scale – 52% - but we can do it.