article_snippet.sent: Hoping to raise the same level of global awareness about A little boy with autism own condition, Dorian decided to send A little boy with autism Ganz Webkinz bear, called Tikko, out into the world, carrying with A little boy with autism a message of understanding and tolerance for those affected by autism.
article_snippet.sent: With the help and support of A little boy with autism mother Christine, Dorian, who was then nine years old, sent Tikko off on the first leg of the global adventure in back in January 2013.
article_snippet.sent: I have autism, and so does TikkoTikko.
article_snippet.sent: Just call Tikko 'Tikko the Autism Bear' or 'Tikko'.
article_snippet.sent: To accompany Tikko the autistic bear on Tikko adventures, Dorian included a letter explaining the characteristics and challenges involved in having autism – using the toy to help other people understand what the various aspects of the condition can feel like.
article_snippet.sent: In January when Tikko took Tikko first trip to Jamaica, I connected with another mom there whose child had autism,' Christine explains. '
highlights_snippet.sent: Each child who looks after his stuffed polar bear Tikko is tasked with raising awareness about autism in his stuffed polar bear Tikko or Each child who looks community .