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- Autism Service Dogs - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2009 from Mary RiposoA fairly new trend in Autism treatment is the use of service dogs. Traditionally, service dogs (commonly termed assistance dogs) were trained to mitigate a specific disability for mostly adult clients. More recently, organizations have begun forming for the purposes of providing service dogs for ...
Views: 3022(1 vote) - The Truth About Aspergers Autism Aggression - by Submitted on May 06, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraAspergers autism aggression is a disorder which can make an individual very furious and aggressive with themselves or with other people. There is no studies or researches done for this Aspergers autism aggression, and just a few number of persons is affected by this kind of disorder. The primary ...
Views: 1842 - 5 Frequently Asked Questions about Medicare you should know about - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2020 from Mathew PhilipEvery American citizen will eventually get their Medicare Plans virtually. However, this large healthcare program that helps seniors isn’t easy to understand by millions of people. There are people who have no idea when they will become eligible for Medicare, what coverage they will get, and how ...
Views: 780 - Delivering Comprehensive Healthcare for Your Child's Well-being - Kion Peds - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2023 from Kris NwokejiAs a leading Pediatric Clinic in Jonesboro, AR, we understand the importance of providing exceptional healthcare services for children. We strive to deliver comprehensive care that encompasses all aspects of a child's well-being, from their physical health to their emotional and developmental ...
Views: 483 - Eleven Must-Known Facts About Autism In Children Every Parent Should Know! - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2023 from Sara WilsonChildren today face many mental problems over physical problems. Autism also known as autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a mental condition that refers to a wide range of problems including repetitive behavior and speech, nonverbal communication and challenges in socialization. It has become ...
Views: 433 - *** 12 Things Parents and Professionals Must Understand About Educating Students with Autism and Other Developmental Disorders - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2009 from Nicole BeurkensWorking with parents and educators for over a decade has taught me some important lessons about what it means to provide a meaningful education to students with autism and other neurodevelopmental disorders. It is easy to get bogged down in the moment-to-moment challenges and lose perspective ...
Views: 1671 - *** Data Sadly Missed: Childhood Disintegrative Disorder - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2017 from Stella WaterhouseMy last article looked at the effects of the changes in the DSM one year on, focusing on the deletion of Asperger's syndrome but, of course, there was also another omission that attracted little attention; possibly because Asperger's syndrome took precedence. And yet that omission too is of ...
Views: 1925 - ***A Unique Mother’s Day Gift - by Submitted on May 02, 2011 from Susan Lynn PerryFor any of you who might be wondering if your spectrum child will be under your roof forever…well, this one’s for you. My son and I had the coolest conversation the other day at dinner, when it was just the two of us. I’ve been trying for the last few years (on occasion) to ask my son what ...
Views: 1474 - ***AUTISM AWARENESS Part One: What's In A Name? - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2014 from Stella WaterhouseToday people generally try to be politically correct but, while a good thing in theory that can have some drawbacks, especially in relation to Autistic Spectrum Disorders as you will see. Thus nowadays it people commonly refer to ASD as a learning 'difference' or even a 'personality trait' ...
Views: 1734 - ***Bridging the Gap: How iLs Can Help Your Child With Autism - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2011 from Susan Lynn PerryLast month, I was honored to be invited to the iLs (Integrated Listening Systems) Annual Conference in Denver, Colorado, where I had the opportunity to interact with a diverse group of doctors, therapists, educators, and other professionals. The one thing all of these people had in common was ...
Views: 2314 - ***Diagnosis Simplified - or Muddled? Diagnosis - Formerly Known as Asperger's Syndrome . . . - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2014 from Stella WaterhouseIt's a funny old world. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM) produced by the American Psychiatric Association (APS) is one of two main international sets of diagnostic criteria for autism spectrum disorders: the other being the International Classification of Diseases (ICD), ...
Views: 1921 - ***Disappointing! Simplistic! Misleading? - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2014 from Stella WaterhouseMy last article on DSM-5 looked at the loss of one important diagnosis - that of Disintegrative Disorder. And yet reviewing the situation there is another aspect of major concern. And that, as you may have guessed, concerns the sensory differences. Why so? Let me explain. John Langdon ...
Views: 2089 - ***EXPLORING THE AUTISTIC SPECTRUM - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2014 from Stella WaterhouseI was always told that if you want to learn something you should ‘ask an expert’ and so when I set out to write a short booklet on anxiety in the late 1980s, I decided to begin my research by reading books and articles by or about people with ASD themselves. It was then I ...
Views: 1866 - ***Fun Sensory Games for You and Your Child - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2011 from Susan Lynn PerryI’ve been learning more and more lately about how many of our children with autism are affected by a disruption in their sensory systems. A lot of our kids are simply overwhelmed a LOT of the time. Their bodies do not process their environmental cues the same way other people’s do, and so it’s ...
Views: 2309 - ***Proof of the Adult Photographic Memory Hiding in the Shadows of Autism - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2017 from Shannon PanzoInsights from a different world: · Do You have a Photographic Memory? · Do you Know how to Manage your Brain? · Is you Mind Clear for Decision Making? The following is a television description of documentary content I am editorializing: The series exploring remarkable tales of human experience ...
Views: 3524 - ***TAKING THE MYTH AND MYSTERY OUT OF THE HISTORY: Part One: A Brief History of Autistic Spectrum Disorders (ASD) - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2014 from Stella WaterhouseMany myths and fallacies are attached to ASD but perhaps one of the strangest is the idea that it only actually began in the 1940s, when Leo Kanner in the US and Hans Asperger in Austria both wrote papers on the subject; describing similar but apparently different symptoms which gave rise to ...
Views: 1671 - ***TAKING THE MYTH AND MYSTERY OUT OF THE HISTORY: Part Two: ASD in the 19th Century - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2014 from Stella WaterhouseThe 19th century too seems to have had its fair share of children who might fit the criteria for ASD today: children who, in keeping with those times, and depending on the severity of their problems were often classified as fools, idiots or imbeciles. As ever some survived in the ...
Views: 1568 - ***THE AUTISM WARS - Part Two: Battlefronts - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2014 from Stella WaterhouseAnother battle in the autism wars began with the apparent increase in ASD in the late 1980s, which some people believed - as some still do - was really the beginning of an epidemic. And that is where we find the first battle: a hotly debated argument as to whether the increase is/was real ...
Views: 1450 - ***THE AUTISM WARS: Part Three: Jabbed - by Submitted on May 09, 2014 from Stella WaterhouseThere are two different aspects to this so I'll begin with the ongoing saga of the MMR a triple vaccination against measles, mumps and rubella. In the past it had been postulated that the triple jab and in particular the measles part, could cause encephalitis, the speculation being ...
Views: 1472 - ***The Strange Case Of Kasper Hauser - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2014 from Stella WaterhouseA different tale this time: of mystery, child abuse, deprivation, political intrigue and murder all rolled into one. A tale of a young man who suddenly appeared in Nuremberg in 1828; walking painfully and clumsily - as if uncertain how to walk. The young man, found to be one Kasper Hauser, ...
Views: 2376 - ***WHAT NEXT? AFTER WINTERBOURNE - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2014 from Stella Waterhouse. . . all such institutions are unnatural, undesirable and very liable to abuse. We should have as few of them as possible…’ Samuel Gridley Howe - American physician and philanthropist For those of you not based in the UK I should just explain the meaning of this title. It arose from ...
Views: 1757 - 10 Tips for Fun & Easy School Lunches that Fit Your Autism and ADHD Diet - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2012 from Stephani McGirrSchool lunches can be overwhelming and difficult if you are new to the dietary changes that help ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). It’s not just about rethinking the standard lunch with GFCF, additive-free, allergen-free food. It’s also about providing a lunch your child will ...
Views: 1872 - 17 Ways to Help Your Autism Spectrum Child - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2010 from AnnaLaura BrownHelping your autism spectrum child can be challenging. However, there are many simple ways you can help that can make a huge difference. 1. Get an early diagnosis. The earlier the better. As soon as you think your child might be on the spectrum take action. 2. Be positive even when it’s ...
Views: 1738 - 3 Important Steps for Keeping Your Child Safe From Abuse - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2012 from Connie HammerThis is an ever-changing world and there are many things in it that we would like to protect our children from. The last thing any parent wants to see is their child violated, hurt or in pain. As parents, we do our best to provide our children with safety equipment, expose them to lessons ...
Views: 1740 - 4 benefits of professional web design services - by Submitted on May 02, 2020 from Wajahat AliA business consulting company brings to life the vision of a business owner. The website helps implement strategic business objectives. but how does it work? It is easy to divide the web design process into the most basic parts. A website is a series of interconnected web pages that must be ...
Views: 500 - 4 Parenting Tips: How To Overcome Blame, From Special Education Personnel - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2008 from JoAnn CollinsAre you the parent of a child with autism that has been blamed for your child’s behavioral difficulties? Have you been told by special education personnel that your child’s learning disability or difficulty is your fault? This article will discuss a study of school psychologists about blame for ...
Views: 1998 - 5 Autism Communication Tips That Make a Difference! - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2011 from Elisa FerriggiHaving worked for three years on a one to one basis with several children with autism approximately since 2003, I was beginning to see a current theme in the way that those children communicated; very robotic, unnatural, scripted and disconnected. Communication is so important, it is a tool to ...
Views: 1840 - 5 Autism Signs in Babies that get Transformed in Adolescence - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2023 from Hemlata ChhabraEven in the best of circumstances, teenage years can be difficult. The importance of "fitting in" can drastically increase, and it can be challenging to navigate the complexities of social networking! It can be a trying time when you take into account all the hormones, rapid growth, and greater ...
Views: 494 - 5 Easy Parenting Tips For Parents Of A Child With A Disability In Special Education - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2008 from JoAnn CollinsAre you the parent of a child with a disability who is looking for information to help you fight for an appropriate education for your child? Would you like to learn 5 easy to use parenting tips that may be used by any parents. This article will discuss 5 practical and easy to use tips that are ...
Views: 1167 - 5 Facts Hinting That a Child Needs Help With Speech Therapy - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2020 from David ColleenwoodEvery parent tries to provide the best support to their kids to ensure that they inherit all the basic skills needed to start their academic life. It is through their humble efforts that a child learns to speak, rhyme, and read before going to the preschools or early learning centres. However, ...
Views: 485 - 5 Gifts That A Child With Autism Gave Me - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2011 from Jennifer KruminsMy son’s autism diagnosis shook the foundations of my life. The future, my faith and even the present crumpled before me. Each day was a struggle to find any morsel of inner peace. Our son was somehow “broken;” not the perfect son for which we had hoped and prayed. Days dissolved into ...
Views: 2130 - 5 Strategies to Help Your Child on the Autism Spectrum Cope with Anxiety and Stress - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2013 from Connie HammerDid you know that anxiety symptoms and disorders are the number one health problem among children and adults in America? Anxiety disorders are more common in children today, than in their parent’s generation. The Anxiety Disorders Association of America states that one in eight children are ...
Views: 1835 - 6 Benefits of Exercise for Children with ADHD and Autism - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2012 from Stephani McGirrA special diet is critically important for children with autism and ADHD to promote a healthy digestive system and heal the gut. But it is only one part of the puzzle. Exercise is just as important and the following reasons explain how it can help your child: 1. Immune System – The more ...
Views: 2253 - 6 Parenting Tips; How To Successfully Overcome Special Education Deceptions - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2008 from JoAnn CollinsAre you a parent of a special needs child who has been told things that are not true about your child’s education, by disability educators? Are you a parent who is afraid to stand up to the deceptions? Would you like to learn six disability advocacy tips, for standing up to some educators who ...
Views: 1137 - 6 Ways to Nurture Curiosity in a Child With Autism - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2011 from Connie HammerAlong with motivation, curiosity is the one of the best and most direct paths to learning new things. Encouraging curiosity in children is a crucial role parents need to play in developing their child's intellect. Children will stay curious as long as they are allowed to explore, discover and ...
Views: 4280 - A "New Child's" Perspective on the Holiday Season - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2008 from Mary RiposoThis is the time of year when life gets very busy, and we find ourselves rushing around doing holiday shopping, decorating our homes, and hosting and attending parties. All of this occurs when the change of seasons beckons us to retreat inward, to connect to Source, and to become quiet. The ...
Views: 1742 - A Dad's Perspective on The Journey With Autism and What We Can Do to Help - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2012 from Connie HammerDads come in all shapes and sizes, personalities and temperaments, just like moms. Both mothers and fathers have dreams for their children that begin even before conception. Once a person discovers they are to become a parent, ideas form of how things will be with their son or daughter. Any ...
Views: 1688 - A Diagnosis of Autism: Making Adjustments to Manage Feelings of Loss and Grief - by Submitted on May 13, 2012 from Connie HammerHaving a child with a disability is every parent's nightmare. Once you have heard the words, "Your child has Autism." the disappointment, anger and the feeling of isolation can leave you in shock. How long you remain there will be determined by how well you deal with your ...
Views: 1556 - A Dozen Ideas to Manage Your ASD Child's Repetitive Behaviors - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2012 from Connie HammerThere are many things we do to stimulate or calm our senses. We rock babies to soothe them and we sing or hum to ourselves in the shower, we fan ourselves to cool off when we are hot, and we hug and kiss others to give and receive comfort. When we want to increase or arouse our senses we often ...
Views: 1789 - A Green Food Miracle Part One - by Submitted on May 31, 2019 from Kelley Curl 7It had been a rough twenty-four hours for Mom, Dad, Lisa, and myself worrying about Ace. He had run away from home! Mom and I got down on our knees to pray for divine intervention. None of us realized just what Ace was dealing with after he graduated from high school. He started college, ...
Views: 1340 - A Green Food Miracle Part Two - by Submitted on May 31, 2019 from Kelley Curl 7Mom had heard about a tiny green plant when Ace started middle school. He wanted to do a research project about the space station. They’d read about the need to grow spirulina on board for oxygen and as a food source. Since spirulina grew so quickly and is easy to maintain, it was a perfect ...
Views: 1448 - A Message For Parents: You Have the Power - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2012 from April ChoulatWhen a child is diagnosed with autism, parents tell me they experience a range of emotions, from shock to despair to hopelessness, often with very little encouragement or light at the end of the tunnel. There is no “The bad news is this, but the good news is that”. It’s “the bad news is your ...
Views: 1574 - A Parent's Guide to Alternative Treatments for a Child With Autism - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2011 from Connie HammerDoes the old fashion medicine man or witch doctor still exist? Remember the stories of the charlatan selling snake oil by the side of the road? Have you been told about someone who can 'cure' your child with Autism? Have you been contacted by someone claiming they can reverse the progression of ...
Views: 1154 - A Parent's Guide to alternative treatments for children with autism - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2011 from Lisa BeverleyThe man of fashion or warlock ancient medicine still exist? Remember the stories of selling snake oil charlatan by the side of the road? Have you been told about someone who can "cure" your child with autism? Have you been contacted by someone who says he can reverse the progression of the ...
Views: 909 - Accepting Autism to Become an Effective Advocate - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2012 from Connie HammerDid you sense how your identity changed when you became a parent? At the moment of birth or adoption, our lives are never the same because once a parent, always a parent. Despite the fact that our self-identity shifted once Mother Nature inaugurated us as mom or dad, this new role is not ...
Views: 1486 - ADHD, Pesticides and Tips to Reduce Your Exposure - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2012 from Stephani McGirrStudies have shown that pesticides contribute to ADHD, even at low levels of exposure. The organophosphate chemicals (the pesticides studied) are known to cause damage to the nerve connections in the brain – that’s how they work on the pests they prevent! In fact, the dysfunction of a specific ...
Views: 1576 - Alternate Therapies For Autism - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2008 from Phil BateThis article is designed to help you do research finding help and solutions that improve the autism symptoms. You can use this reference page to search further on many and various therapies that have helped others. New products and theories are showing up all the time. There are many different ...
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Views: 645 - An Introduction to "Failure To Thrive" in Children - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Rodger BaileyFailure To Thrive is a delay in normal increases in height and weight that might lead to delays in the developmental process and maturation. Failure To Thrive is a diagnosis given to babies who are consistently less than the normal weight for their age or who do not gain weight for unclear ...
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