“Addressing autism - Stephenville Empire-Tribune” plus 2 more |
- Addressing autism - Stephenville Empire-Tribune
- Community support a big help for frustrated families ... - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
- Idaho health district has spare swine flu vaccine - Idaho State Journal
| Addressing autism - Stephenville Empire-Tribune Posted: 31 May 2010 09:04 AM PDT Message from Five Filters: If you can, please donate to the full-text RSS service so we can continue developing it. 590 E. South Loop, Stephenville, Texas 76401.* Phone 254-965-3124 * Fax 254-965-4269 For general support/information on this site please visit: www.EmpireTribune.com/about_us For technical support on this site please email: ACMiSupport@amconmedia.com Five Filters featured article: Into the Abyss. Available tools: PDF Newspaper, Full Text RSS, Term Extraction. |
| Community support a big help for frustrated families ... - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Posted: 30 May 2010 04:01 PM PDT Message from Five Filters: If you can, please donate to the full-text RSS service so we can continue developing it.
These questions are wide-ranging and include issues like the challenges of the educational system and special needs programs; how one addresses puberty with a child with autism; personal safety concerns for those children who may have no concept of personal danger or when they are being taken advantage of; and what kind of job opportunities may exist beyond graduation. And the two biggest questions: How will my child learn to be able to live on his own as an adult and how will my child fare in the world once I am gone? Once parents start digging into all the information available for families with an autistic child, it becomes difficult to narrow it down to what they specifically need for their family. There is a lot of information available, and it's hidden in different locations depending on the government agency providing the information, and the very nature of autism, which creates a broad range of needs depending on the severity of the case. Three years ago Brian Field's son was diagnosed with autism, and he and his wife were overwhelmed by the massive disconnection between families looking for answers and the resources, guidance and autism help readily available. "We were handed our son's diagnosis, and were in shock," says Field. "And then, well, that was it. We now had a stack of papers and virtually no direction for a 'next step.' If we were having such problems and needed such support, doubtless others did too." He co-founded the Autism Support Network as a free peer-to-peer network that provides autism education and guidance for families, professionals and even those who themselves have autism and are looking for connection with others. Through www.autismsupportnetwork.com, families can find free resources available in their area, learn about autism-related events happening locally or virtually, search for grants and news and connect with thousands of other families and individuals around the world to share encouragement, stories and information. The network aims to keep frustration to a minimum and help families feel connected, rather than isolated. Michael Buckholtz, president of Aid for Autistic Children Foundation, Inc. has called the network "the MySpace for the autism community." Autism is a complex neurobiological disorder that inhibits a person's ability to communicate and develop social relationships, and is often accompanied by behavioral challenges. The disorder can be very mild to very severe, and affects all ethnicities and all economic groups, although males are four times more likely to be diagnosed, according to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. Autism spectrum disorders are diagnosed in one in 110 children in the United States. The prevalence of autism increased 57 percent from 2002 to 2006. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have called autism a national public health crisis, for which the cause and cure remain unknown. Visit the Autism Support Network to get the latest autism news, find other families to share your experiences with or discuss new information, get autism support and find resources in your area. "When your life is touched by autism, it can be frustrating, overwhelming and isolating. Connecting with a community of people who are in the same boat helps address these needs on so many levels," Field says. "There is a lot of information out there, and having it accessible in one place with plenty of feedback from those who are going through what you are makes all the difference in the world." Courtesy of ARAcontent - You should follow us on Twitter Five Filters featured article: Into the Abyss. Available tools: PDF Newspaper, Full Text RSS, Term Extraction. |
| Idaho health district has spare swine flu vaccine - Idaho State Journal Posted: 30 May 2010 02:56 PM PDT Message from Five Filters: If you can, please donate to the full-text RSS service so we can continue developing it. The South Central Public Health District has about 13,500 spare doses of the swine flu vaccine. Director Rene LeBlanc said 930 will expire by the end of June and the rest will lose their potency in 2011. LeBlanc said the district received about 29,000 doses and vaccinated about 20 percent of the south-central Idaho population before residents felt the risk had passed. "The problem is the public feels the need for it is over," LeBlanc told The Times-News earlier this week. "It's still good to go out and get it." Swine flu, also know as H1N1, raised fears of a global pandemic when it emerged last year. LeBlanc said the health district will wait until the vaccines fall below 100 percent potency before disposing of them. LeBlanc attributed part of the surplus vaccines to misinformation about a preservative in the vaccine being linked to autism in children. He said the health district hasn't hosted a swine flu vaccine clinic since January. At the Family Health Services, CEO Lynn Hudgens said the nonprofit had given out 5,383 of its 7,300 vaccines. She said interest dropped off in January, but noted the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say people should still consider getting the vaccine. "The timing of the whole thing was not that great because (the vaccine) was late in coming, and then when it finally got here some of the emphasis, or at least awareness of the patients in needing it, that had worn a little thin," Hudgens said. "If you listen to the CDC and so forth, they still indicate that everyone should get it. So if you haven't already, it is still a good idea." LeBlanc said the swine flu vaccine will be available this fall as a combination with a seasonal flu vaccine. Five Filters featured article: Into the Abyss. Available tools: PDF Newspaper, Full Text RSS, Term Extraction. |
(ARA) - A child's autism diagnosis often leaves parents overwhelmed. Reactions similar to the grieving process start - shock, denial and eventually acceptance - and during this process parents desperately seek answers to their many questions. | You are subscribed to email updates from Add Images to any RSS Feed To stop receiving these emails, you may unsubscribe now. | Email delivery powered by Google |
| Google Inc., 20 West Kinzie, Chicago IL USA 60610 | |
0 comments:
Post a Comment