Archive for May, 2011
Finding a Treatment that’s Right for Your Family
, 05 31st, 2011
It can be difficult to navigate all of the different treatments and therapies for autism. How can you know if ABA or PECS are right for your child? Start by reaching out to people in your comfort zone. Ask other parents of children of autism what their experiences have been with various programs.
Compare testimonials and reports of autism treatments. Check to see that the treatments or therapies are research-based, and if that information isn’t immediately obvious, call and ask about certifications, degrees, experience, and data. Finally, seek advice from reputable organizations like the Association for Science in Autism Treatment for recommendations on how to proceed.
Georgia Walk for Autism Speaks Raises $500,000
, 05 26th, 2011
Autism Speaks paired up with the Marcus Autism Center in Georgia for the Fifth Annual Walk for Autism Speaks. The event, which took place at the , had 15,000 participants who raised $500,000 for the two organizations. Both organizations are dedicated to autism advocacy, research, and providing resources to families with autistic children.
The executive director of the Marcus Autism Center pointed out that in Georgia “1 in 98 children is diagnosed with autism.” In other words, autism is the fastest growing developmental disability in the United States. While that statistic can be scary, autism news about the sheer number of people who are willing to help out and donate money to research, therapy, and family services is a bright spot.
Why are Developmental Disabilities on the Rise?
, 05 24th, 2011
A study published in the June issue of Pediatrics stated that between 1997 and 2008 school aged children diagnosed with ADHD, autism, and other developmental disabilities rose by 17 percent. In other words, 10 million kids in the U.S. have a developmental disability. Still, researchers are at a loss for what has caused the increase.
The study surveyed parents of children with cerebral palsy, seizures, hearing loss, autism, ADHD, and more. Boys were twice as likely to have developmental disability. Children from low-income families were more likely to have a developmental disability, with the exception of autism, which seems to be an equal opportunity ailment. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has autism information and developmental disability information for those interested in viewing other studies
Heavy Metal Detox
, 05 19th, 2011
There are quit a few heavy metals that exist in food. The foods that children eat can have quit a bit of heavy metals. Fish are known to have the highest source of heavy metals. One of the ways that you can prevent this as a parent is to not feed your children these types of food.
Another way is by doing a heavy metal detox. There are many different types of detox supplements. Chlorella can draw the heavy metals out of the body. This type of cleanse gets cleansed through the urine. A more natural way is by giving you’re a child a tablespoon of flax seed oil or walnut oil. These types of oils also help get rid of toxins, like mercury. Before you try any metal detox you want to talk with your doctor.
Foundations And Universities For Research
, 05 17th, 2011
Since there is no cure for autism as of today, there is a lot of research for autism going on. There are a lot of foundations that are out there as well that help with the research. OAR is one foundation that helps with bridging the gap that may be left out in other researches. This non profit organization was established in 2001, and is still going strong today.
Autism research deals with the causes, treatment, and prevention of autism. It also helps parents to learn how to deal with living with the disorder. Throughout the United States there are a lot of non profit as well as universities that solely based on autism research. Research will continue, until there is a cure.
Remember You Are Not Alone
, 05 12th, 2011
Parenting is rewarding and exhausting. It takes a lot of control and self discipline when you are raising a child. On the best day, you can feel like you haven’t done enough. You always feel like you could have done more.
Parenting a child with autism, you have so much more to take care of. You can feel so alone. There are groups that you can seek out that will help make you feel like you are doing what you need to do. A support group will help you get advice on how to handle certain situations that you are unsure of. There are also online courses that you can take advantage of as well. It’s best to know that you are not alone and even though it may feel like that, there are other parents going through the same thing as you.
The New Detoxification
, 05 10th, 2011
There are so many toxins in the world that corrode our bodies. Mercury poising is one of the types of chemicals that can harm you in the worst way. Today scientists are trying new types of remedies that will help in cleansing out the toxins in your body.
PCA-Rx is the break through that we are looking for. It naturally removes the toxins that we might not be aware of until it’s to late. It is the most effective nutritional support product available for removing toxins and cleansing. It cleans out the heavy metals that can be in your body. It is important to continue trying to develop new treatments. Our health is important and so is the health of our children.
Chelation Therapy and Autism
, 05 05th, 2011
Chelation became well known during the 1950’s when it was proposed as a method to cleanse the blood vessel walls of toxins and minerals. It was originally used to treat heavy metal poisoning. As of today, there are different ways that chelation is being used.
Some people with Autistic children believe that Chelation therapy is an option. Due to the belief that autism is caused by to much mercury exposure, some believe that chelation will help in the treatment of autism. As with anything, there are pros and cons. This is especially true when it comes to anything medically related. Before you decide on any type of medication or therapy you will want to discuss it with your doctor.
Different Types of Therapy
, 05 03rd, 2011
Therapy, by definition, is the attempted remediation of a health problem, usually following a diagnosis. There are several different types of therapy. Preventative therapy is treatment that is intended to prevent a medical condition from occurring. Supportive therapy is one that does not treat or improve the underlying condition, but instead increases the patients comfort.
Autism therapy attempts to lesson the deficits and family distress associated with autism. Therapy is tailored to the child’s needs. There are two different types that treatments fall into to. The first is educational and the second is medical management. Play therapy, also known as floor therapy, is play-based which builds on autistic children’s own interest to develop relationships as well as communication and social skills.