Today is July 18th.
Today is a VERY special day.
Today is about being happy and having fun.
Today is Mr. Lewis Schofield’s fourteenth birthday!
For he’s a jolly good fellow, for he’s a jolly good fellow that nobody can deny…
Lewis Schofield has a new video up at YouTube. And it’s about his life with Myasthenia Gravis.
Here’s what Connie Foggles, author of the health blog My Chronic Life, had to say about it:
I came across this video from my Google Alert set to Myasthenia Gravis. I am amazed at the way that this young man who is only 13 is able to describe what MG is all about. Lewis Schofield, who also has Asperger Syndrome, a form of Autism, was diagnosed with MG in April of 2008. He was most likely 12. With his ability to make this video to educate people about this disease and to inspire people at the same time, I bet that there are offers for marketing jobs coming his way. I admire him. Plus he makes me really think that I need to be grateful for what I have. How can I complain after seeing what he is going through?
Irked Magazine proudly presents Tell Me What Time It Is: My Life With Myasthenia Gravis—a very brave and very powerful short-movie by the multi multi multi-talented Lewis Schofield. Our favourite part is found at 2:42 in the video and runs until 2:56. Talk about marketing and promotion!!
[*UPDATED: Due to re-editing, the favourite part that used to be found at 2:42 in the video and ran until 2:56 now starts at 2:31 and runs until 2:45. ]
I’m a kid with Asperger Syndrome and a lot of other disabilities like Anxiety Disorder, Sensory Integration Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Learning Disabilities, Non-Verbal Learning Disabilities, Severe Allergies and Asthma. I also have Myasthenia Gravis.
Like my mom says, just because I have an alphabet soup of disorders doesn’t mean that I am alphabet soup. I’m a professional kid with Asperger’s and cool ideas.
CAUTION: The following video will make you laugh so hard you’ll fall down.
Laugh so hard you’ll cry.
Laugh so hard you’ll forget to breathe.
Laugh so hard your cheeks will throb.
Laugh so hard your funny bone will sting.
Laugh so hard you’ll get a stomach ache…
…but in the good way.
Lewis will tell you three jokes now:
We’re very proud to present the next edition of Wisecrackin’ with Lewis Schofield—video jokes that will make you laugh so hard, you’ll laugh and a half.
For those of you who aren’t familiar with Irked Magazine’s esteemed Alphabet Souperintendent, please allow Lewis to introduce himself:
I’m a kid with Asperger Syndrome and a lot of other disabilities like Anxiety Disorder, Sensory Integration Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Learning Disabilities, Non-Verbal Learning Disabilities, Severe Allergies and Asthma. I also have myasthenia gravis.
Like my mom says, just because I have an alphabet soup of disorders doesn’t mean that I am alphabet soup. I’m a professional kid with Asperger’s and cool ideas.
Introducing Wisecrackin’ with Lewis Schofield, video jokes that will make you laugh so hard, you’ll snort orange juice out of your nose…if you’re drinking orange juice, that is.
Many of you know Lewis, who has been a regular contributor to Irked Magazine since Day One. For those of you who haven’t yet had the pleasure of making his acquaintance, please allow Lewis to introduce himself: Click to continue »
Lewis Schofield: reporting on the future of Lewiscorp.
For quite some time—since I was 4 years old—I’ve talked about building my own company called Lewiscorp. From time to time, people ask me if Lewiscorp intends to acquire Microsoft at some point in the future. To that question I answer, “No.” Click to continue »
Elyse Bruce (Founder, midnightinchicago.com):
We interviewed Douglas Giesel who has Multiple Sclerosis and Lewis, who talks about Asperger Syndrome and Myasthenia Gravis. Both interviews are very enlightening as they discuss the obstacles of invisible disabilities and how the outside world reacts to those with invisible disabilities.
Douglas talks about his MS and about the stereotypes he used to have about Autism. He even uses the phrase “… something that IRKS me to no end …” Hahaha!
And then there’s the ever delightful Lewis and he has a lot to say about Autism, about his new school situation, about his latest diagnosis and more.”
Listen to this episode (30 min):
