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.
A Researcher’s View
By: Nora P.
Book on Autism
There’s nothing in this world that can prepare parents to see their children reduced from their usual chatty self to the quiet and ignorant ones of autistic children . Autism diagnosis is that bad, but still it’s not the end of the world . There are a lot of autistic people who can function well after a series of treatments that they had to endure during their childhood and the results are just amazing. They are not only able to fit back... Read Full Story
Since it is “ Autism Awareness Month ” I have gathered together all my favorite autism experts to add their two cents to the topic.
Dr. KC Kelly is a psychotherapist who has many years of experience in helping autistic children and their families.
If you are a stressed parent of a child diagnosed on the autism spectrum, I would highly recommend writing in to Dr. KC for support, or seeking support somewhere, whether it be through a local or online support group.
Over at www.DocintheBIZ... Read Full Story
For most parents it is an distressing ordeal when they discover that their child has autism. They fail to understand how this has happened and what to do next. In this case the most imporant thing is to remember that you are not the only parent in the world and there are millions and millions of parents suffering the same ordeal as you. This will help greatly in dealing with your emotional feelings. Join a support group for parents with autism. You can find these by contacting the national... Read Full Story
Liverpool Echo Photo of Margaret Garvey Convicted of Assaulting Severely Autistic Child By Dragging Him Across Floor By His Head As the parent of a severely autistic 13 year old boy who grew at an astonishing pace this past year, and who now stands somewhere around 5' 10" tall, I am well aware of the challenges facing care workers who provide care for severely autistic children. I love my son but I am realistic about the challenges his Autistic Disorder presents and I am very appreciative of... Read Full Story
When a family atom is diagnosed with autism, there is a expanded amount of dirt teaching parents how to cope with an autistic child, and there is and clue for parents about dealing with an autistic child ' s at variance behaviors. However, there are fewer learning kit for those who hold an autistic sibling, equivalent though this is a exact draining setting for brothers and sisters of an autistic child. The following tips can help children cope with an autistic sibling. Sometimes parents... Read Full Story
People with autism and Asperger's syndrome often have problems forming relationships and getting on with other people. Researchers at the University of California, Los Angeles, have developed a 12-week class - called PEERS - which aims to boost the social skills of teenagers with milder forms of autism and Asperger's. The programme is made up of 12 weekly classes where teenagers are taught how to pick the right peer group, join in conversations, be a good 'host' for get togethers and handle... Read Full Story
In Why would autism speaks give Laurent Mottron half a million dollars? Autism's Gadfly, Jonathan Mitchell, has highlighted the award by Autism Speaks of almost half a million dollars in autism research funding to Dr. Laurent Mottron. Jonathan has some serious questions about the grant to Dr. Mottron by Autism Speaks, an organization that states on its web site that: We are dedicated to funding global biomedical research into the causes, prevention, treatments, and cure for autism; Dr... Read Full Story
An American politician that I have always found fascinating is Senator Arlen Specter whose comments are usually thoughtful, balanced, nuanced and do not always follow "the party line". I rooted for him in his battle with Cancer. A recent commentator on this site has now brought my attention to Specter for the Cure and Senator Specter's efforts to promote research aimed at curing the diseases and disorders that afflict so many ... including autism spectrum disorders. In Autistic Laughter... Read Full Story
The CBC - Not Aware Of Severe Autism Realities Misrepresents Autism Spectrum Disorders If there is an opportunity to present the Neurodiversity, autism is beautiful, perspective on autism disorders the CBC can be counted on to use its publicly funded broadcasting might to help this ideologically driven group confuse public understanding of the seriousness of autism disorders. The CBC is at it again this week helping misinform the public about the seriousness of autistic disorder and the... Read Full Story
What are the options if we suddenly fall ill or a disease or disorder strikes us? There are always a number of medicines to help cure the illness, disease or disorder. But one thing should be remembered by every parent of an autistic child that none of the medicines will help cure Autism. They will only help control some of the effects of disease. You should remember that all medicines have advantages, disadvantages, side effects and as well benefits. Autism is such a disorder that it... Read Full Story
