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News Elf — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 19:00:01 +0000

The Autism-Vaccine Controversy: Special Needs Living: Toddler …

This week, CafeMom aurorabunny talks about the vaccination debate and how it can divide the special needs and parenting communities. Each week in Special Needs Living, aurorabunny, mom to 3-year old Brody, who has autism, …

New Autism Website Launched | Isle of Wight News:Ventnor Blog

A new website on the Island will help those affected with autism.

Bill to reform insurance coverage for autism reemerges

Currently, insurance companies do not have to cover Applied Behavioral Analysis Thereapy — ABA — for children with autism. A bill prefiled by Representative Dwight Scharnhorst of Manchester would change that. …

Special Moments, Gratitude and Autism | autisable

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Whose Planet Is It Anyway?: Hard Times for Autism Speaks

It appears that Autism Speaks may be feeling the financial consequences of having chosen to use fear-mongering ads as a fundraising tactic, to fund research aimed at eradicating autistic people instead of giving families any meaningful …

AGE OF AUTISM: Katie Wright: Autism and Amanda Peet, By a Parasite

By Katie Wright After reading the inane interview with Amanda Peet (who referred to parents who veer from the vaccination schedule as “parasites” in Cookie Magazine earlier this year) in this month’s “Self” magazine, I was compelled to …

Why It Matters if Jett Travolta Was Autistic

News Elf — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 05:08:25 +0000

In the aftermath of his son Jett’s death, John Travolta told Bahamian police that Jett had autism. This according to police reports published by the National Enquirer (which, while not the most respected news source, have gotten scoops on big stories. They also pay their sources, which helps them obtain documents like these). If true, this admission marks a long-awaited moment.

Hollywood types and autism advocates had been speculating about Jett’s condition for years before the 16-year-old died in January. Critics accused the Travoltas, who are Scientologists, of denying their son’s condition and, possibly, denying him appropriate care. Many of them went as far as diagnosing Jett themselves. On one site, a user posted a YouTube clip of the Travolta family in the streets of Paris. Labeled, “Video proof of Jett Travolta’s autism,” the clip showed what the user claimed were tell-tale signs of autism, including the “100 Mile Look.” Despite all the chatter, the Travolta’s insisted that their son had Kawasaki Disease, an inflammation of the blood vessels. Even after his death, they never mentioned autism.

Why does it matter now? Over at Gawker, the commenters are decrying the site’s decision to publicize the news as an “in your face, Scientology!” kind of expose. Says commenter user_21938, “There are plenty of other opportunities to highlight the flaws and idiocy of Scientology. You can afford to leave the Travoltas alone.”

This alleged statement is important—but not because it exposes a supposed inconsistency in Travolta’s faith. The autism world is filled with controversies: over vaccines, over treatments, over diagnostic labels. The uproars cause infighting, the infighting stalls progress. If Jett was autistic, at least the Travolta hoopla—which consumed a significant amount of time and energy in certain circles of the autism world—can come to an end.

Consensus on Jett’s diagnosis could inspire some much-needed kindness and support in the autism world, for both the Travolta’s and for the entire autism community. Travolta also has star power, of course, and his acknowledgment, no matter how private, could help eliminate the rampaging stigma that too often accompanies the condition.

Something good should come out of Jett Travolta’s tragic death. In this case, a public acknowledgment of autism—along with the end of some nasty, speculative, counter-productive infighting—might just be it. It would raise awareness and put a face to the disorder: the face of a young man who was loved not for his diagnosis, but for who he was.

Symposium Raises Awareness Of Specialists And Pediatricians About GI Disorders In Autism And Identifies Critical Areas For Further Study

News Elf — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:06:34 +0000

Autism Speaks, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition (NASPGHAN) will host one of the largest gatherings of researchers, clinicians and pediatric specialists to better understand the gastrointestinal (GI) problems in children with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs). (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

Autism Cure For Children – Does One Really Exist?

News Elf — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:06:34 +0000

There are thousands of families across the globe who have children born with autism, and they are all looking for the best autism cure. Just imagine if you had a child and then suddenly realized that your child is slow on comprehension, won’t look you in the eye, and has mood swings which are confusingly daunting.

Low Price Hyperbaric Oxygen Chamber Therapy For Autism Patients

News Elf — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 05:01:52 +0000

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy, or hbot, has delivered clear and positive results for many patients with brain injuries, internal wounds, cerebral palsy, and many other ailments. It has been proven that this method really works to heal brain conditions, whatever they may be. So there is no reason that the therapy would not work for a disorder like autism, which has stumped so many doctors before now.

Indeed, study results have shown that children who tried hyperbaric oxygen therapy using hyperbaric oxygen chambers improved dramatically over a period of even 11 daily treatments that lasted a half hour. The typical testing period was 40 initial treatments of 60 minutes. Afterward, children tended to have fewer outbursts and displays of rage, and those who were not able to communicate very well or thrive in a social environment became more skilled and comfortable.

Autism is a neuropsychological disorder that develops within a child’s first three years. It has a genetic basis, but the real causes of autism are still an unfortunate mystery. Its possible cures are also mysteries; experts have tried psychotropic medications, changing the patient’s diet, and many other different methods, but so far the treatment that has worked the best for the most people has been hyperbaric oxygen therapy.

Hyperbaric chambers pressurize pure oxygen so that red blood cells and plasma carry more oxygen to the tissue in the body. This repairs damaged tissue, healing wounds and even restoring cells, for instance to the brain. Autism patients are especially helped by this aspect of the hyperbaric treatments.

Many doctors have not yet begun to specifically prescribe hyperbaric chambers or hbot, since the results because can be dramatically different for each patient. However, hyperbaric oxygen therapy are becoming more common as we see success stories emerge and patients who are willing to try hbot. It’s even easier to try hyperbarics recently; one doesn’t even need to go to a doctor’s office.

Hyperbaric chambers come in portable varieties that you can use in the comfort of your own home. Or, many doctors’ offices have chambers that will accommodate more than one person, so if the patient is nervous or claustrophobic, he or she can have company during the treatments.

Anyone can benefit from hbot. Those with insomnia, ADD/ADHD, diabetes, or memory loss can easily use hyperbaric treatments for a cure. If you are interested in researching hbot for your loved one with autism, please remember to contact your doctor before starting treatments.

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy, or hbot, has delivered clear and positive results for many patients with brain injuries, internal wounds, cerebral palsy, and many other ailments. It has been proven that this method really works to heal brain conditions, whatever they may be, hbot brings hope. Especially and recently for children with Autism.

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Autism – The complete definition and cure

News Elf — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 03:57:24 +0000

Autism is a brain development disorder characterized by impaired social interaction and communication, and by restricted and repetitive behavior. Autism is a complex developmental disability that typically appears during the first three years of life. The result of a neurological disorder that affects the functioning of the brain, autism and its associated behaviors have been estimated to occur in as many as 1 in 600 individuals. Autism is four times more prevalent in males than females and knows no racial, ethnic, or social boundaries. Family income, lifestyle, and educational levels do not affect the chance of autism’s occurrence. The source of this autism is not well understood. The number of people known to have autism has increased dramatically since the 1980s, partly due to changes in diagnostic practice.

Parents usually notice signs in the first two years of their child’s life. Although early behavioral or cognitive intervention can help children gain self-care, social, and communication skills, there is no known cure. Not many children with autism live independently after reaching adulthood, though some become successful. An autistic culture has developed, with some individuals seeking a cure and others believing autism should be tolerated as a difference and not treated as a disorder.

Autism Effect on Child

Autism causes kids to experience the world differently from the way most other kids do. It’s hard for kids with autism to talk with other people and express themselves using words. Kids who have autism usually keep to themselves and many can’t communicate without special help.

They also may react to what’s going on around them in unusual ways. Normal sounds may really bother someone with autism — so much so that the person covers his or her ears. Being touched, even in a gentle way, may feel uncomfortable.

Kids with autism often can’t make connections that other kids make easily. For example, when someone smiles, you know the smiling person is happy or being friendly. But a kid with autism may have trouble connecting that smile with the person’s happy feelings.

A kid who has autism also has trouble linking words to their meanings. Imagine trying to understand what your mom is saying if you didn’t know what her words really mean.

Autism causes kids to act in unusual ways. They might flap their hands, say certain words over and over, have temper tantrums, or play only with one particular toy.

Autism kids don’t like changes in routines. They like to stay on a schedule that is always the same. They also may insist that their toys or other objects be arranged a certain way and get upset if these items are moved or disturbed.

If someone has autism, his or her brain has trouble with an important job: making sense of the world. Every day, your brain interprets the sights, sounds, smells, and other sensations that you experience. If your brain couldn’t help you understand these things, you would have trouble functioning, talking, going to school, and doing other everyday stuff.

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Communication goals for children with autism

News Elf — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 10:52:54 +0000

One of the major issues reported by parents of children with autism is their child’s communication deficits. Autism is a developmental disorder affecting the brain of all autistic individuals.

All autistic individuals will have autistic social skills deficits in social, communication both verbal and non-verbal, plus interaction and imagination skills. The degree of autistic social skills deficits will vary between all autistic individuals.

Many parents report delayed speech in children with autism and in some cases language never develops, however recent figures show only 9% autistic individuals will not develop language.

For most autistic children deficits in communication both verbal and non-verbal can be helped through autistic visual supports. A significant number pf parents report benefits and progress with communication goals for children with autism using autistic visual supports such as autism social skills stories.

Those parents of children with autism using autism social skills stories as autistic visual supports to teach and enforce positive behaviors and social skills as well as benefit communication goals for children with autism have reported great success.

Social stories for communication deficits in autism are generally written by experts in autistic behaviors and development. Social stories are always written in the first person using appropriate language and from the autistic child’s point of view, normally visually rich they describe the skill or communication goals for children with autism, giving clear focus to the main points and social cues.

Children with autism are generally visual learners and will respond better to visual cues and prompts to learn communication skills and positive behaviors.

To learn more about how autism social stories benefit children with autism visit www.autismsocialstories.com

Gain immediate downloads of 100 autism social skills stories to teach and enforce positive behaviors and communication goals for children with autism.

Written by experts in autistic development and behaviors these social stories for communication deficits in autism have been used widely by many parents and educators with great success get more information and downloads from:

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Autism Bill Gets Unanimous Senate Approval

News Elf — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 19:07:34 +0000

New Jersey is one step closer to becoming the 14th state in the nation to require health insurance companies to cover treatments for autism and other developmental disabilities.

Legislation (A-2238/S-1651) on the matter passed the full New Jersey Senate 35-0 on June 18 and now heads to the Assembly for votes to match changes made in the Senate.

An insurer would be required to provide coverage for expenses incurred in screening and diagnosing autism or another developmental disability, according to a copy of the bill.

When the covered person’s diagnosis is autism or another developmental disability, the covered treatments are to include medically necessary occupational therapy, physical therapy and speech therapy, as prescribed through a treatment plan and coverage to these therapies is not to be denied on the basis that the treatment is not restorative.

The maximum benefit for a covered person through 2011 is $36,000, the bill states.

Joseph J. Roberts Jr.

Assemblyman Joseph J. Roberts Jr. (D-Camden), one of the co-sponsors of the bill, said many New Jersey families are already “stretched to their financial edge.”

“But without health coverage for their loved ones, countless families with an autistic child are bankrupting themselves to give their child the potential for a brighter future,” said Roberts in a statement. “Autistic and disabled adults who have not received the proper treatment will leave our families, communities and state with new and more expensive challenges.”

A Federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention study, based on research in 14 states found one in every 150 children is diagnosed with autism, with New Jersey having the highest rate in the country with one in every 94, according to Roberts’ office.

The bills other co-sponsors are Assemblyman Vincent Prieto (D-Hudson) and Assemblywoman Joan Voss (D-Bergen)

“Families that have a loved one with autism should not be expected to shoulder the financial hardships of this disorder alone,” Prieto said. “By requiring health insurers to cover therapies for autistic children early in their lives ensures they receive the treatments they most need when it will make the greatest impact – oftentimes these therapies represent a new lease on life for autistic children and their families.”

BBC: Cartoons ‘Could Help Spot Autism’

News Elf — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 16:14:44 +0000

Watching how a toddler responds to animations could help diagnose autism, research has suggested.

Babies usually start paying attention to movement soon after birth, and pick up information from the cues they see but children with autism often do not.

A study, published in Nature, where two-year-olds were shown manipulated animations found those with autism focussed on movement linked to sound.

UK experts said a test of this kind could help pick up autism early.

Thomas Insel, US National Institute of Mental Health

In the Yale study, researchers created five versions of animated children’s games such as ‘peek-a-boo’ and ‘pat-a-cake’ where points of light marked movement, each with sound.

On the other half of the screen, the same animation was presented upside down and in reverse, but with the same audio as the upright version.

Previous studies have shown that, normally, children’s attention is drawn to such changes from around eight months old.

Twenty-one toddlers with autistic-spectrum disorders (ASD), 39 who were developing normally and 16 who had developmental problems but did not have autism were studied.

Both the toddlers who were developing normally and those with developmental problems showed a clear preference for looking at the upright animations. However the toddlers with ASD showed no preference and looked backwards and forwards between the two halves of the screen.

But when the toddlers were shown the ‘pat-a-cake’ animation – where the figure repeatedly and audibly claps his hands – those with ASD showed a marked preference for the upright animation, where the sounds were in time with the movement, choosing it 66% of the time.

The other children continued to prefer the upright version.

‘Grabbing their attention’

Dr Ami Klin, of the Yale Child Study Center, who worked on the research, said: “Our results suggest that, in autism, genetic predispositions are exacerbated by atypical experience from a very early age, altering brain development.

“Attention to biological motion is a fundamental mechanism of social engagement, and in the future, we need to understand how this process is derailed in autism, starting still earlier, in the first weeks and months of life.”

Thomas Insel, director of the National Institute of Mental Health – which helped fund the study, said: “For the first time, this study has pinpointed what grabs the attention of toddlers with ASDs.

“In addition to potential uses in screening for early diagnosis, this line of research holds promise for development of new therapies based on redirecting visual attention in children with these disorders.”

A spokeswoman for the National Autistic Society said: “This is a really interesting study which suggests that children with autism are on a different learning pathway from other children from a very early age.

“We warmly welcome all research which helps us further our understanding of autism, and how best to help and support those with the condition.”

Video: Unraveling The Mysteries Of Autism

News Elf — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 23:25:40 +0000

This Video about unraveling the mystery of Autism is very educational and helpful in many ways. You hear from Doctors, about what the best treatments for Autism are. You hear from parents and feel their pain and joys as they share their experiences raising an Autistic family. You even hear from a young Autistic gentleman who shares his triumphs and victory’s with Autism. This is a must see video. Enjoy.

Many Children With Autistic Traits Go Unnoticed

News Elf — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 23:54:01 +0000

UK researchers studying a large population of children concluded that many children have a measurable lack of social and communication skills that is not severe enough to meet the clinical criteria for autistic spectrum disorder (ASD), but can nevertheless affect their adjustment and behaviour at school. They also found that unlike boys, girls with above average verbal IQ were less likely to be hampered by such deficits.

MP Brings Autism Law Nearer, UK

News Elf — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 23:54:00 +0000

First out of the private members’ ballot, Cheryl Gillan MP, brought the first ever autism law a step closer today, announcing she will take forward the Autism Bill, with the backing of The National Autistic Society (NAS) and 13 other autism charities. The MP for Chesham and Amersham declared her support in response to local authorities’ complete failure to meet the needs of the over half a million children and adults with autism in the UK.

CAMH Study Reveals That Heritability May Not Be Limited To DNA

News Elf — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 23:53:59 +0000

Scientists at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) have detected evidence that DNA may not be the only carrier of heritable information; a secondary molecular mechanism called epigenetics may also account for some inherited traits and diseases. These findings challenge the fundamental principles of genetics and inheritance, and potentially provide a new insight into the primary causes of human diseases.

Testosterone Levels Linked To Autistic Traits

News Elf — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 23:53:58 +0000

Exposure to high levels of testosterone in the womb is related to the development of autistic traits. This is the conclusion of groundbreaking research published in the British Journal of Psychology on 12th January 2009, which found that levels of testosterone in amniotic fluid were linked to children’s autistic traits up to ten years later.

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News Elf — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 23:53:56 +0000

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UC Davis M.I.N.D. Institute Study Shows California’s Autism Increase Not Due To Better Counting, Diagnosis

News Elf — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 23:53:54 +0000

A study by researchers at the UC Davis M.I.N.D. Institute has found that the seven- to eight-fold increase in the number children born in California with autism since 1990 cannot be explained by either changes in how the condition is diagnosed or counted – and the trend shows no sign of abating.

Initial Findings Could Lead To A New Approach For Treating Fragile X Syndrome

News Elf — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 23:53:54 +0000

A pilot trial of an oral drug therapy called fenobam has shown promising initial results and could be a potential new treatment option for adult patients with Fragile X syndrome (FXS). Findings of the open label, single-dose study by researchers at Rush University Medical Center and the University of California, Davis, Medical Center are to be published in the upcoming January issue of the Journal of Medical Genetics.

Autism And Schizophrenia Share Common Origin

News Elf — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 23:53:53 +0000

Schizophrenia and autism probably share a common origin, hypothesises Dutch researcher Annemie Ploeger following an extensive literature study. The developmental psychologist demonstrated that both mental diseases have similar physical abnormalities which are formed during the first month of pregnancy.

Blue Cross And Blue Shield Of Oklahoma Announces Autism Benefits

News Elf — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 23:53:53 +0000

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma announced the addition of an autism benefit to insured groups effective their next policy year. This change will not in any way affect the current medical coverage that has always been available to children with autism. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma is responding to market interests in the benefits and coverage of certain autism-related medically necessary services.

A Father’s Age Is Associated With Decreased Social Abilities In Boys

News Elf — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 23:53:43 +0000

New studies from Tel Aviv University suggest that waiting until a man can give his son “all the advantages” may have a disadvantage, too. Tel Aviv University researchers found in several consecutive studies that older dads are more likely to have boys with autism and lower IQs. Most recently, they found that the older a father’s age, the greater the chance that his son will display poor social abilities as a teen. Dr.

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