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Who is Uncle Biggy?
Clarence Jr. was diagnosed with autism when he was a toddler. His older sister, Cheryl, nicknamed him Big Boy during their childhood. These days, Clarence prefers the nickname "Uncle Biggy"! He has been fascinated with cartoons since he was a kid and now he is turning his dreams of being a cartoonist into reality! Please subscribe to "Uncle Biggy's Cartoonery Corner" on YouTube! We are going to take you on a fascinating and magical journey so you can see that the possibilities are endless for individuals with autism and other special gifts.
LIVING WITH AUTISM
Clarence Jr. was diagnosed with autism in the late 1960s, when he was just a toddler (pictured) . Back then, there was a lot of confusion about the developmental disorder. Today, the medical community has a much better handle on the condition which affects about 1 in every 68 Americans! No one would have ever guessed back in the 1960s and 1970s that Clarence Jr. would be the man who is he today: An author, cartoonist and engaging public speaker! Most people shunned Clarence Jr. when he was a kid - now his fans gravitate to him for autographs! Who Knew!
BUY UNCLE BIGGY'S BOOK!
Lightswitch Learning proudly features Uncle Biggy in their best-selling "Make it Happen" Series. The book shares his journey with intimate portraits of his family and most importantly - his cartoons! With the help of his pencils and his family, Big Boy has come out of his shell, turning his drawings into educational materials to help others that have had their lives affected by autism. To become a cartoonist Big Boy had to be disciplined, work hard, have a plan, and of course collaborate with others. His story will show young readers, how they too, can Make It Happen! Click here to purchase: