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12-year-old is Millers' No. 1 fan - "...Ben's
affair with the Millers started when he was about 6 years old. He was
born with Asperger's Disorder, a condition similar to autism. Until he
found the Millers, he rarely communicated well with others. Now, the
Millers have been his world for seven seasons, and they have entered it
willingly. Team members give him gifts and some have attended Ben's
birthday parties. A 12-year-old sixth-grader, he also has been to
some of their parties. People with Asperger's Disorder often find it
difficult to express appropriate emotional reactions to various
situations. In Ben's case, he cried when the team lost a semi-state;
Beth said it meant a lot because it was the first time he showed
sadness in an appropriate
situation. By Bob Hansen |
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An Impression of Autism from a kid on the Autism Spectrum
- As the single parent to two boys on the Autism Spectrum I started out by
teaching Nicholas, the older son who happens to be higher functioning, about
autism. Since Matthew is non-verbal we started with books that depict
children with similar behavior and communication issues as Matthew. The idea
was to help Nicholas deal with being the sibling to someone with autism,
before even tackling the issue that he too is on the Autism Spectrum. I
wanted him to be able to share his frustrations about his brother and open
up about what might embarrass him when on school grounds with his brother or
out in public places. By Bonnie Sayers |
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And a child shall lead /
Boy's autism compels mother to find way into his
world, then help others - Imagine if you spoke to your
child every morning, and he or she acted as if you weren't there.
Imagine if you placed a hand on your child's shoulder, and he or she
began to scream and flail uncontrollably as if you'd hit the child.
Imagine waking up one morning, only to realize that your child has
changed into a different person virtually overnight. This is the reality
of parents who have a child with autism, a developmental disability that
often impairs social and communication skills. This was the reality of
Sequoyah Hills resident Mary Donnet Johnson; her son Pace was diagnosed
when he was 21/2. Determined not to let the disorder define the life of
her son, husband Rick and daughter .geable individuals, and a lot of
trial and error, she was not only able to put Pace in a regular
classroom, but help him to become a prized member of his school
community. By Angela Patterson |
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Autistic children make beautiful art - In
Israel today, estimates are there are 4,000 autistic people; 250
children diagnosed with autistic disorder every year ALUT seeks to help,
advocate for them. A few years ago, just after sunset in the small
village where I live, we heard some crying outside. As we went out we
saw everybody crying and looking for a small child who was missing.
Finally, just before midnight, we found him walking around in the play
garden, not so far away from his home, minding his own business, and
unaware of the drama surrounding him. People said that the boy suffered
from autism, which was the reason he didn’t respond to our calls. By
Rebecca Yaacov A while ago, I came across a beautiful calendar
produced by ALUT (Israeli Society for Autistic Children) printed with
spectacular drawings that drew my attention. As the owner of a company
whose main goal is to promote Israeli artists and art by distributing
their unique items worldwide, I wondered who the painters were... |
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Animal therapy boosts kids' health and hope
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Throughout South Florida and around the world, various forms of animal
therapy are used as a means to help children overcome physical,
emotional and learning challenges. Dolphins, horses, dogs, cats and even
a few farm animals pitch in at programs from Loxahatchee to the Keys to
make life a little easier and more enjoyable for kids with major
illnesses, special needs, or even stage fright. By Beverly Barna
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AUTISTIC GIRL IS REFUSED TREATMENT
- An autistic girl from Hailsham has been refused psychiatric
treatment because of her disability. The Child and Adolescent
Mental Health Services team (CAMHS) says it cannot treat the
14-year-old girl because of her autism as it does not have provision
for children with learning difficulties. One doctor even told the
girl's mother that he 'wouldn't touch her with a barge pole'.
The girl suffers from bi-polar disorder and psychosis. She also has
a rare condition related to the psychosis which makes her have
psycogenic non-epiletic seizures. Her mother is appalled at the
service and the way her daughter has been treated. She said, 'I have
a sick child who needs treating and she isn't getting the help that
she needs. 'The CAMHS team legally should not be able to refuse her
treatment.' CAMHS has told the girl's mother that it is unable
to provide a service to autistic children as it doesn't feel
qualified. By Hailsham News |
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Autism decision is turning
point for autistic children in Northern Ireland -
The decision
to fund Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) in Northern Ireland marks a
turning point in the services available to families with autistic children
in Northern Ireland, according to a
University of Ulster
behaviour analyst.Dr
Keenan, of the University's School of Psychology, has been a driving force
behind the development of ABA in Northern Ireland, welcomed the Murray
family's victory in gaining funding for ABA treatment for their autistic
son Paul, aged seven by News.Medical.net |
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Autistic boy, 2½, makes strides with Son-Rise method - "...Bayzil, who
is autistic, notices things like that. He experiences the world
differently than most people. The Son-Rise program, a form of therapy
recently discovered by his mother, brings people into his world rather
than forcing him into theirs. According to Moreau, it’s better for
everybody. But Bayzil is the biggest winner," by Kathleen D. Bailey |
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Autistic boy finds niche in robotics
competition by
Jacob Jordon, Associated Press
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Autistic girl saves family from fire - Among a thick layer of soot, a
burned roof top and melted fragments of house decorations, is a hero and her
family who are trying to put their lives back together after withstanding a
devastating loss. A 19 year-old girl, living with autism, is defined by her
mother as an angel; but to others she is labeled a hero.It was 10:30 p.m. on
Friday, Oct. 22, 2004 and Meagan’s 12 year-old brother Jeremy had been
asleep on the couch. Her father, Ted Davis had gone out earlier to feed the
family dog Scruffy, a life long companion of Megan’s. As he put out his last
cigarette for the night, his ashes flew into a nearby wastebasket igniting a
flame, by Jheri D. baggett |
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Autistic children learning to get social
- Few things have given Willie and Ivie Torres more satisfaction than
watching their son, Michael, participate in services at their church.
The autistic 12-year-old claps his hands along with other members of the
congregation of the Three Rivers Assembly of God in Penn Hills and joins
in with readings and song, all from the front row. He also participates
in Sunday school. But not too many years ago, while the Torreses were in
front of the congregation as worship leaders, Michael was in the back of
the church with a kindly church member whose duty it was to keep the boy
from disrupting the service. |
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Autistic children to get a lifeline! A new centre opens this week
which will give a better chance in life to children with behavioural
difficulties. SARA HORTON reports. Most new parents have big dreams
for their children's future. As they watch their newborn sleep they might
imagine academic excellence, a glittering career, maybe even
grandchildren. For some that dream falls apart as they gradually realise
that their baby is different. Confronted by a child continually rocking in
the corner, refusing to communicate with them or displaying worrying signs
of hyperactivity, they don't know what to do. All too often the families
of such children find there is nowhere to turn for advice and support, but
a new society is planning to change that. The Bahrain Society for Children
with Behavioural and Communication Difficulties is reaching out to
families to give their youngsters a better start in life. |
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Autistic children 'sacrificed' - The province
has left parents of children with autism only broken promises and two
unacceptable choices, said Cindy DeCarlo, one of the organizers Monday's
emotional rally in Richmond Hill. "Families with children with autism in
Ontario can either watch themselves go bankrupt or they can sit back and
watch their child deteriorate," said the mother of three-year old
Mitchell, diagnosed with autism at one. "Few people understand that with
present government polices, approximately 700 children in this province
are being sacrificed. There are no services for them." / Canada |
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Autistic Twins Beat the Odds -
This Christmas
will be a special one for two area twins. Adam and Amanda Wessel are eighth
graders at Decatur Middle School. This week a holiday benefit will be held
in their honor.Adam and Amanda have overcome many obstacles in their young
lives. “I really didn't know anything was wrong after they got out of the
hospital until they were about a year and a half and then started seeing
them slide backwards and losing everything they had gained and that's when I
was really worried,” said their mother, Karen Sanderson, by Shana Kelly |
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Be cautious with quiet children - Dear Dr. Sue: ...Is it such a
bad thing that a child is quiet and shy in new surroundings? She talks to
her little classmates on occasion, but rarely will answer a question asked
by her teacher. She comes home and tells me in detail all she has learned.
After some goofy tests they gave her, they think she understands well but
isn't able to answer. I feel like the school staff thinks we should push her
to talk. Do you have any thoughts on this?? By Dr. Sue Abell |
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Boy, 11, in critical condition after blaze
- "...Nathan, who was rescued from the house, remained in critical condition
Tuesday, suffering from burns, smoke inhalation and high levels of carbon
monoxide in his bloodstream, officials said. Ron was treated and released
from Palos Community Hospital for injuries he suffered when he was pulled
from his bedroom window. "With autism, anything new or unexpected is a
really major deal," family friend Mary Higinbotham of Homewood said. "Having
to deal with this kind of trauma, I couldn't even imagine," by
Stephanie Gehring |
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Boy saved from steep roof
- A local mother is thanking safety officials for their quick reflexes in
saving a young boy who climbed out onto the roof of his family's home in his
underwear Thursday afternoon. Detective Jim Ward rescued the 7-year-old
autistic tyke, who had ventured out onto the steep pitch of his home on Old
Cart Path at about 4:35 p.m. Ward saw the boy running around in his bare
feet and climbed up to the ledge to save him, by D. Craig MacCormack |
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Boy with autism nearing Scouting's highest award
- He's intensely embarrassed and has a difficult time talking about it, but
Sam Dolim is about to complete a charitable project to deliver books and
school supplies to a remote school in Mexico. The 17-year-old isn't
just being humble about the completion of the ambitious project that will
make him an Eagle Scout. Sam was diagnosed in elementary school with a
high-functioning form of autism. "I view it not as a barrier," Sam
said of his autism. "I don't know how to describe it," by the AP |
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Breaking Through - Boy Sheds Light on
Autism Mysteries - ABC, Good
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Children with autism shine under STAR
- A smile. A hello. A hug for her brother. Every day, 7-year-old
Maisie Storm Donovan takes yet another step forward. For Melinda Donovan of
Carlsbad, these events are anything but ordinary. They are affirmations that
her daughter, who has autism, is stepping out of her shell, by Triveni
Sheshadri |
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Climbing brings out best in autistic children
- Sweaty palms and nervousness are most peoples reaction to the thought of
rock climbing. But to kids with autism, feeling gravity’s pull and the
wall’s roughness is a relaxing sensation.
View
slideshow. Moving from one handhold to the next connects their mind and
body like few activities can. "The kids seem to love it," said Lisa
Hesselbrock, who began the monthly climbing class for autistic children at
AZ on the Rocks last September. "Climbing is an addictive sport and lots of
autistic kids crave the sensory input and
adrenaline rush it provides." |
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DISCOVERING ASPERGER SYNDROME by Dan Coulter |
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Discussions With A
Ten-Year Old On The
Autism Spectrum
- Recently my son
Nicholas, who is
considered high
functioning within the
Autism Spectrum
mentioned something to
me that was fascinating.
Just last weekend we
were at the Mall making
the rounds of a few
favorite stores. One of
them is the Discovery
Channel Store, where we
finally found the DVD
for Alien Planet. The
following day we had
some errands to run and
headed to Walgreens and
then Rite Aid. While in
the car I asked Nicholas
what he was thinking
about since he seemed to
be far off in his own
world. His response to
me was that he was
rewinding in his brain
the scenes from the
Alien Planet DVD. He
then proceeded to tell
me that his brain was
like a video. My son is
a visual thinker just
like Temple Grandin
mentioned in her book,
Thinking in Pictures.
Here is
Chapter One from
Thinking in Pictures.
These are
Teaching Tips for
Children and Adults with
Autism by Temple
Grandin. By Bonnie
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Empty Stocking: Woman's home, children need help
- "...However, her children, ages 1, 2 and 4, concern her the most. The
4-year-old has been diagnosed with autism, and the middle child has severe
behavioral problems. She worries about her children this Christmas - not
only whether they will have an adequate roof over their heads, but winter
clothing as well," by Cathy Lexa |
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Explaining Autism to Children Just Got Easier
- Many parents can tell you that it is very difficult to answer
the complex and often emotionally filled questions children pose about
why their sister or brother -- or friend -- behaves a certain way.
Marvie Ellis, a pediatric speech-language pathologist in Austin, Texas,
saw a need to help families with this area of family connectedness and
communication. In an unprecedented attempt as a first time author, she
wrote two children's illustrated bilingual autism books with publisher,
Speech Kids Texas Press, Inc. both receiving nominations for the 2006
Dolly Gray Children's Developmental Disabilities Literature Award. /
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Families of autistic kids deserve help
- Canada's provincial governments are celebrating the news that they
cannot and will not be forced to pay out hundreds of millions of dollars a
year to treat autistic children. But while the provinces' relief is
understandable, they have not been absolved of a serious social
responsibility — not one bit. The Supreme Court of Canada merely told them
what their legal obligations are, what the letter of the law says must
happen, by the Toranto Star |
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Giving a voice to children with autism - Cole Crowley is a 5-year-old
boy who loves his Big Bear videos, but until recently the youngster couldn't
communicate that joy. Cole has autism and couldn't tell his parents he
wanted to watch his bear friend. Instead, he got frustrated by the
communication block and would often launch into tantrums. "Everything
seemed very frustrating for him," said Cole's mother, Sandy Crowley.
The Crowleys tried different communication methods, including a picture
book. Cole would point to a picture to relay messages to his family, but the
slowness of the process frustrated him, by Les Masterson |
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Gordonville family seeks help for 2-year-old autistic son
- Nicholas McAdams can't help but reach out and touch the twinkling lights
on his family's Christmas tree. Like so many things in life, the soft glow
of the bulbs calls out to the Gordonville 2-year-old, enticing him to
explore. It's his will to explore -- from climbing on top of the kitchen
stove to wandering out into a busy highway -- that has Nicholas' mother,
Michelle McAdams, constantly on edge By Callie Clark |
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Ideas on Autism: Building sensory communication with your child
- Our children are giving us clues all
the time; we just need to learn to read them! By opening our eyes to the
world of sensory communication, it is hoped that this article has provided
some ideas to help you and your child understand each other in new ways.
Kerstin Potter MS OTR |
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Jonathan, 8, making strides despite autism
- Jonathan has made great strides this year. The 8-year-old boy (Case
J22) currently lives with his parents. Jonathan is autistic and attends a
special education school, where he also receives help for his attention
deficient disorder, by
Lisa Arcaro |
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Logan left a powerful message to the community
- When Logan Mitcheltree was discovered missing Saturday afternoon, the
South Williamsport community and its neighbors joined together in a mission
- to find Logan alive. Hundreds of volunteers combed Logan’s neighborhood,
the municipality and the hills surrounding it. In an age when we worry
about prejudices toward people based on race, religion and handicaps,
Logan’s autism did nothing to mute the effort of volunteers, police, fire
and other emergency personnel. They searched everywhere for Logan on what
may turn out to be among the three most bitterly cold days and nights of the
next three months. When Logan’s lifeless body was found Tuesday, there was a
collective feeling of anguish, frustration, failure and sadness. All
those emotions make sense. But during times of grief, when we all ask why
something so tragic happens, it is helpful to look at the positive message
beneath the surface, even if that message doesn’t entirely answer the
question, byThe
Sun-Gazette |
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Man's best friend tackles autism
- Lawson Brady, 9,
has autism. He has few social skills and often withdraws into his own
world. A third-grader in a special-education class at River Road
Elementary, he does little reading or writing at this time but is
bright. Repetition and extreme order are a staple of his life. Change
is normally not accepted well. The receiving of 2-year-old Cocoa is
change cherished. Complete story in Tuesday's Ledger-Enquirer in print
or online. |
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Mom needs help with autistic child Video monitor will
safeguard ...
Christian Jordan was
born on his due date and weighed 11 1/2 pounds. All four of Rhoda Chew's
babies arrived big and healthy. Christian was talking in sentences at 10
months. But at 18 months, he seemed to be losing everything he had learned.
Chew remembers being in line at a sporting goods store one morning.
Christian wanted to tell her something. But the words wouldn't come.
Instead, he bit down hard on the back of his hand by Joan Ryan |
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Music unlocks doors for some autistic children / Making Music - Program:
Music as Language for the Autistic Child Where: Northampton Community Music
School When: Classes meet weekly, two at the music school, one at the
Jackson Street Elementary School, Northampton For info: (413) 585-0001 |
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Multicultural Bilingual Children's Autism Books Excite Parents
- Having an autistic child in the house is challenging enough, but many
Hispanic families also lacked materials published in Spanish to help
parents and children cope and understand autism. Marvie Ellis realized a
multicultural solution was needed. The result is two acclaimed books in
English and Spanish on the same page as the illustration, written by
Ellis, a speech-language pathologist who works with autistic children.
"The stories were written in Spanish because many of our young readers
come from a Spanish-speaking background while also integrating English
into their language," Ellis says. "I wanted both children and parents
who are non- English readers to be able to have these books as resources
as well." / Release |
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Multimedia Product for Children with Autism Launched
- As awareness of autism has increased, the role of parents and home-based
therapy has gained importance. Yet for parents of the more than 1 million
American children with autism, finding appropriate resources for home use is
a struggle. Launch into Learning is helping to fill that void with Max
and Friends, a multimedia skill-building program for children with autism
and related disabilities. The innovative package uses DVDs, story books and
music to present proven therapy-based exercises in a fun, simple format for
children with special learning needs. Press Release |
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New supports for children with autism now in place across Ontario -
The McGuinty Government has implemented a wider range of new supports for
families of children with autism, from a child'sfirst assessment, right
through their school years, Minister of Children and Youth Services Dr.
Marie Bountrogianni announced today. "We are moving from a system that
focused on the most severe cases to one that is more universal," said
Bountrogianni. "These new preschool and school-
based services are helping children and youth with autism gain skills and
confidence that lead to greater independence."
Relationship-based Approach
By Lori Jeanne Peloquin, Ph.D
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Nicholas' New Freind - Nicholas McAdams got his
miracle. It came in the form of a sleepy-eyed ball of fur through a man with
a soft heart for people like the 2-year-old autistic boy. On Saturday,
Nicholas' family was sweating out the details of raising the needed $9,800
for an assist dog. On Sunday, Mike Pind read about the McAdams' quest for a
dog in the Southeast Missourian and showed up on their Gordonville doorstep
shortly after, by Callie Clark |
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No easy fix for kids with developmental disorders - Even after the
establishment of a law that aims to provide support for people suffering
from developmental disorders, treatment remains problematic due to a
shortage of specialists in the field. A House of Councillors plenary
session has approved the law in a move that was welcomed by officials
assisting those who suffer from such disorders as autism, asperger syndrome
or attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), which is
characterized by low concentration span and impulsive behavior. According to
research by the Education, Science and Technology Ministry, ADHD could be
the result of developmental problems as 6.3 percent of children suffer from
the disorder by Medical News Today / Japan |
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Nonprofit's program teaches kids how to get along with one another - A
year and half ago, Susan's 12-year-old son would likely come home from
school in tears if another student made fun of his glasses. "He's
the kind of kid that feels things deeply," said the San Mateo resident,
who did not want her last name used or her son's name. But these
days, he doesn't give the mean kids the time of day. Susan credits
her son's transformation to socialization groups at the Family Service
Agency of San Mateo County, a private nonprofit that provides families
with counseling, child abuse treatment and early education by
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Nonverbal, autistic children's ability to communicate stuns stuns parents,
experts - Like any inquisitive 9-year-old, Tyler
Cain has a lot on his mind. He's curious about God, interested in politics,
loves to swim and likes Tiger Woods. But until last year, no one knew.
Tyler doesn't talk. At age 3, he was diagnosed with autism, a neurological
disorder that inhibits the ability to communicate, respond to surroundings
and relate to others. About half of those with autism never speak, by Sandy
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One Boy's Journey Out of Autism's Grasp -
"...James has autism. He is one of 150,000 or more American children
classified in the last decade as having the once-rare disorder, including
25,000 in 2003. Half a century ago, polio epidemics left perhaps 5,000
children a year with some degree of disability, and the sight of children
stricken overnight galvanized the nation. But autism's arrival, and the
response to it, has not been so dramatic, by John O'Neil |
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PROMISING FUTURE / With a
successful autism program in place, parents fear having their children
removed if they don't show progress - SPECIAL REPORT:
EDUCATING AUTISTIC CHILDREN.
Parents pour their hopes and San Joaquin County
educators pour thousands of dollars every year into applied behavior
analysis, an intensive therapy for autistic children that is widely regarded
as one of the most promising treatments for the neurological disorder. |
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Red Light on Green Cards - I have a son who has a type of autism
similar to Chris Takaishi's and who has a similar history [Metro, Dec. 26].
He was born in a country where his illness was not recognized and where
rehabilitation services were lacking. My son is lucky: Because he was born
to me, an American citizen, he can remain in this country. Mr.
Takaishi is being forced to return to a country where he will have a
difficult time. He doesn't read or write Japanese, and he has no social
support group. He has no job and probably has little chance of getting one,
given his lack of language skills, by the Washington Post - Letter to the
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Report on Effective Autism Treatment
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Revenge of the Nerds - It was hard to believe that that the words
were coming from a seven-year-old boy. "Another characteristic of
mammals is that they give placental births," he said, "Oh, except marsupials
like kangaroos and koala bears." Changing gears slightly he continued, "And
then there are animals with endoskeletons and exoskeletons. Humans, because
they have bones on the inside of their bodies have endoskeletons, but
insects have exoskeletons on the outside." With a vocabulary more closely
resembling that of someone in grade nine, he chimed off the bits of
scientific trivia as if he were directly linked to
Wikipedia. Once outcasts, some autistics now see their
condition as a cognitive gift and even the next stage in human evolution—at
the dawn of the transhuman age, who's to say they're wrong? By George
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Shutdowns and Stress in Autism -
What is a shutdown? A shutdown is a
particular sequence of behavior which
we observed in a child diagnosed as
high-functioning within the autistic
spectrum. In academic settings when
pressured by an adult to perform tasks
that were difficult, she became
unresponsive, sleepy, immobile, and
limp to the touch for several minutes,
and then fell asleep in a chair for as
briefly as 10 min. and up to 2 hours.
These “shutdown” (SD) states were
always triggered by social stress of a
certain kind and they became more
severe and frequent over a period of
about a year. Do shutdowns worsen the
symptoms of autism ? By Ingrid M.
Loos Miller and Hendricus G. Loos -
This article is written for parents.
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Shutdown States and Stress
Instability in Autism by Ingrid
M. Loos Miller and Hendricus G. Loos
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the paper and provides a detailed
discussion of the physiological
basis and mechanisms involved.
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Special needs Boy Scout group forming in boro
- Most parents want to give their kids the world, and Kristina Bradley of
Aberdeen is no different. Bradley wanted to enroll her 7-year-old son in the
Boy Scouts, but was reluctant due to minor behavioral problems caused by
autism. So, Bradley decided to look into a special needs group so her son
could participate. “My son is autistic, and I couldn’t find a group that I
thought he and I would be comfortable in,” Bradley said, by Michelle
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Ten Things Every Child with Autism
Wishes You Knew by
Ellen Notbohm
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Weis grants dying wish
- Charlie Weis doesn't usually let anyone else call plays on
offense. He made an exception for 10-year-old Montana Mazurkiewicz. The
Notre Dame coach met last week with Montana, who had been told by
doctors weeks earlier that there was nothing more they could do to stop
the spread of his inoperable brain tumor. "He was a big Notre Dame
fan in general, but football especially," said his mother, Cathy
Mazurkiewicz. Weis showed up at the Mazurkiewicz home in Mishawaka,
just east of South Bend, and talked with Montana about his tumor and
about Weis' 10-year-old daughter, Hannah, who has global development
delay, a rare disorder similar to autism. By Tom Coyne |
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When a
gift can be hurtful - What child doesn't enjoy opening a gift-wrapped
package on Christmas morning? Sadly, this isn't a rhetorical question. For
many children with autism, opening a gift package is as much fun as a stiff
slap. And even those who can appreciate a present aren't keen about the
noise and commotion of a typical holiday get-together, by Bryon Spice |
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Yoga May Help Kids With Autism, ADD
- Yoga may be a a simple way to help kids, especially children with
autism or attention deficit disorder, focus. It's a unique approach, but
it makes a lot of sense, NBC4's Dr. Bruce Hensel reported. Yoga helps
kids with and without learning disabilities, Hensel reported. It helps
them physically and emotionally as well. A very special yoga class is
held at John Muir Elementary School in Santa Monica. |
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"I know of nobody who is purely Autistic or purely neurotypical.
Even God had some Autistic moments, which is why the planets all spin."
~ Jerry Newport