There is a ton of information out there about the subject of autism. Much of it is misleading and often irrelevant for individuals. Most parents have told me that although they might have found helpful sites they just aren't sure what to...
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There is a ton of information out there about the subject of autism. Much of it is misleading and often irrelevant for individuals. Most parents have told me that although they might have found helpful sites they just aren't sure what to try for their own child or what to believe as appropriate therapy for their specific needs. They just don't have time or the background to know how to properly synthesize the overwhelming accumulation of information available.
This wikizine is dedicated to providing professionally and clinically informed information in a format that will help the reader to synthesize the information. In addition, alternative courses of treatment that hold merit will also be available as they are carefully researched and scrutinized as viable alternatives.
It is the goal of this wikizine to help the reader take the impact of autism in smaller steps and stages. The ultimate intent is that it will help lead others to a plan of action and an unfolding map of the future for their individual loved one with autism.
London,UK(RUSHPRNEWS)10/04/2008- The UK Autism Foundation marched with thousands of people and over 130 organisations calling on the Government to End Child Poverty. The march began at Millbank on Saturday 4th October and ended in Trafalgar Square. The Palace of Westminster and No 10 Downing Street was also on the route of the march organised by The Campaign to End Child Poverty. Joining thousands of adults and children were parents, carers, children and Adults with autism and Asperger’s... Read Full Story
ADD or Attention Deficit Disorder and Autism over the last decade or more has been on the rise. Why! No one has truly pinpointed exactly. But you can bet it has a lot to do with the life style we all are engaged in, along with our past roots. Yes! We can go back 50 or 60 years and study the great decay of highly basic morals and values of Grandma’s and Grandpa’s in our, so called, develop countries. Also the lack of vision and outlook by various governments added to this rise of unusual... Read Full Story
October is Autism Awareness Month in Canada. On the federal level though it would be more accurate to refer to October as Autism Inaction Month. Neither the Liberals, when they governed, nor the current Harper Conservative regime have taken any serious action to address Canada's Autism Crisis. With one in 150 Canadians and their family members affected by an autism spectrum disorder our Read Full Story
Autism is a complex neurobiological disorder that typically lasts throughout a person's lifetime. It is part of a group of disorders known as autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Today, 1 in 150 individuals is diagnosed with autism, making it more common than pediatric cancer, diabetes, and AIDS combined. The "Hope" necklace has been created to raise awareness for Autism and a portion of proceeds for each necklace sold will be donated to Autism Speaks, an organization dedicated to change the... Read Full Story
A father and his autistic son were rescued after being swept into the sea by strong currents off the coast of Florida. They tread water for 12 hours before being spotted - A remarkable story! Harry Smith of CBS reports. Read Full Story
