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| Stem cells offer hope for autism |
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Gracie Gregory smiles beneath her brilliant blue eyes. She's sitting on her mother's lap, next to her older sister, Ryleigh, who boasts about Gracie being "very sweet and kind."
It wasn't always so. Just a couple years ago, Ryleigh, 11, was scared of her sister when she'd throw tantrums and screaming fits.
"She would've fought and kicked," Ryleigh says, noting that it wouldn't have been possible to sit like this next to Gracie. Read on... |
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| Children with autism find understanding facial expressions difficult |
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A team from Bristol's School of Experimental Psychology aimed to find out whether six basic facial expressions differing in intensity are challenging for young people with autism to recognise.
Researchers gave 63 children and adolescents with an ASC diagnosis and 64 without a diagnosis, an internet-based test of emotion recognition. The two groups, aged between 6 - 16 years-old, were presented with 'happy', 'sad', 'surprised', 'disgusted', 'scared' and 'angry' facial expressions and asked to select a label that matched the expression. Some faces had exaggerated 'high-intensity' expressions - which were easier to identify, while others had subtle 'low-intensity' expressions - which were more difficult but considered more relevant to real world interactions. The team also measured language skills and non-verbal reasoning skills in order to see if differences in these skills explained any differences in ability to recognise emotions. Read on... |
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| The role of oxidative stress, inflammation and acetaminophen exposure from birth to early childhood in the induction of autism |
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Abstract
The wide range of factors associated with the induction of autism is invariably linked with either inflammation or oxidative stress, and sometimes both. The use of acetaminophen in babies and young children may be much more strongly associated with autism than its use during pregnancy, perhaps because of well-known deficiencies in the metabolic breakdown of pharmaceuticals during early development. Thus, one explanation for the increased prevalence of autism is that increased exposure to acetaminophen, exacerbated by inflammation and oxidative stress, is neurotoxic in babies and small children. This view mandates extreme urgency in probing the long-term effects of acetaminophen use in babies and the possibility that many cases of infantile autism may actually be induced by acetaminophen exposure shortly after birth. Click here to read the abstract... |
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| Asperger's and High-Functioning Autistic Children Who Hate Grooming and Personal Hygiene: Tips for Parents |
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"I'm ready to explode! My son is 7 and has aspergers. He absolutely stinks. His bedroom is a bomb site, he won't clean it. I am not allowed to clean it, he opens the door and the whole house smells if he does. He doesn't allow me to go in his room for his clothes. He won't bring his clothes down without an argument. He refuses to take a shower, won't brush his teeth. I can't take it anymore. I went in his room this morning, found empty yogurt containers under his mattress. Clothes stuffed everywhere. I flung it all on the floor. If he wants to live like that, fair enough - but not here under my roof. I have had it."
A common trait among children on the autism spectrum is the dislike of grooming and personal hygiene. Personal hygiene is often a very sensitive topic to discuss with a "resistant" Asperger's or high-functioning autistic child like your son. Nonetheless, it is important to instill good hygiene practices early on to prevent cavities, infections, and other health problems. Your son must also feel safe discussing this topic with you, especially as he begins to go through puberty. Read on... |
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| Parents and Others Looking for Help!!! |
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Family with Bi-polar and ADHD and other mental illness 12 /15 year olds seeking childcare worker with appropriate experience - especially residential/group home experience to help after school and weekend help. Carmel Valley/Del Mar area. [email protected]
Our soon-to-be 15 year-old son has Aspergers and ADHD. We would like to find him an occupation (camp, job...) this Summer that would help him progress with his life skills and social skills, and have him experience something different. We have him registered for the LIT camp at the Y (he did it last year), but he doesn't care for it much. He doesn't like sports but loves Science and wants to become a physicist. Would someone have some advice?
Thank you!
Sandrine [email protected]
We are moving to San Diego area and are wondering if anyone can offer recommendations about elementary schools in Poway area that may be suitable for our child who is 6 yr old with high functioning autism/aspergers and ADHD.
No behavioral issues but needs speech/OT/Executive functioning skills at school which are in his current IEP.
Any advice on elementary schools in poway area would be greatly appreciated.
Rishi [email protected]
We are looking for a reliable respite care provider. We are located in Oceanside.
Please email highly recommended provider info to [email protected]
My 21 year old daughter with high functioning autism is looking for a female roommate starting in the fall of 2017. Apartment is located in the 5025 Collwood Blvd student oriented community near SDSU. She is hoping to find a like minded girl who likes anime, cosplay, gaming and who does not smoke/drink/drugs. The apartment complex is student oriented but you are not required to be a student. The apartment is a 2 bedroom/2 bath and the roommate must be willing to share a bedroom and bath. There will 4 residents (2 in each bedroom). Each tenant has an individual lease and all utilities are included. Rent is approx. $660 each. There is a pool, gym and free shuttle to SDSU, Grossmont and Mesa. Please contact Debra at (619) 672-8893 or [email protected] and leave a message.
Parent of child with Dyscalculia (math disability) seeking to find other parents having this experience. It is very commonly undiagnosed yet has a serious impact on a child's learning and life. As with many things it can be very difficult to receive an appropriate response from the school district tasked to make the necessary accommodations.
Please email me if you share this or a similar experience. [email protected]. Thanks so much.
Seeking parent experiences in the Poway Unified School District IEP process.
As a parent of two special needs adopted children I have had some seriously difficult experiences with Poway Unified School District. Having been inexperienced in raising children, much less special needs children, I was very naive in the process. I am hoping to learn more through hearing about other special needs parent experiences, good and bad. I will not share any personal stories.
Please email me at [email protected]. Thanks so much.
Hi! We have two energetic boys. I'm looking for a reliable respite worker who is fun loving and understands Aspie kids. Boys are 11 and 13.
Legoland, parks, bike riding, basketball, Yugio, board games, and Minecraft are in your future.
Please contact me for more info. Ideally, after school 2-3x a week with younger kiddo and a weekend afternoon/early evening 2x a month. Summer schedule will shift a bit.
Please Contact me if you are interested - [email protected] Carmel Valley area-thank you!
I am looking for a half day kindergarten program in San Diego county. Currently my daughter is in preschool in the Chula Vista Elementary School District. CVESD does not have any half day programs or EAK programs for the 2017-2018 school year. My daughter turns five in July, is autistic and epileptic, and has an IEP. We feel she would be better served in a half day program for one additional year. If anyone has any information they can share with me I can be reached at [email protected]. Thank you!
If you have a question or request for this newsletter group, please send your email request to [email protected]. People who can help you will email you directly with their responses. |
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| NFAR - Autism Men's Group - Thursday, April 13th |
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Thursday, April 13, 2017
The Men's Group is for dads, step dads, and granddads helping to raise a child with autism. We offer dinner, guest speakers and a chance to network with other men in a relaxed setting.
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Giovanni's Italian Restaurant
9353 Clairemont Mesa Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92123
Dinner: Pizza, Salad, Soda.
Dinner is provided
April Topic: "Facilitating Engagement through Activities"
Learn how to help facilitate engagement at home, school, and during social activities. Topics of discussion include:
- Understanding the importance of motivation and how to promote it.
- Redefining regulation
- Understanding the relationship between sensory processing difficulties and behavior, learning and motivation.
- Understanding how success can lead to growth in all areas.
Guest Speaker: Chris Vinceneux, OTR/L, Therapeutic Approach to Growth
Chris uses a holistic approach and strives to think outside the box to design interventions that can minimize or eliminate the impact of sensory processing challenges to help his clients achieve the best possible quality of life.
TO RSVP |
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| Development DIR Autism Therapy in Your Home!!! |
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REAL CONNECTIONS CHILD DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE
Supporting and Partnering with Families of Children with Special Needs; Through Understanding, Engagement, and Relationships.
Real Connections Institute - San Diego
415 North Highway 101 Suite C
Solana Beach, CA 92075
[email protected]
858-354-2006
http://realconnectionsinstitute.com |
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| Book - The Someday Birds |
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The Someday Birds is a debut middle grade novel perfect for fans of Counting by 7s and Fish in a Tree, filled with humor, heart, and chicken nuggets.
Charlie's perfectly ordinary life has been unraveling ever since his war journalist father was injured in Afghanistan.
When his father heads from California to Virginia for medical treatment, Charlie reluctantly travels cross-country with his boy-crazy sister, unruly brothers, and a mysterious new family friend. He decides that if he can spot all the birds that he and his father were hoping to see someday along the way, then everything might just turn out okay.
Debut author Sally J. Pla has written a tale that is equal parts madcap road trip, coming-of-age story for an autistic boy who feels he doesn't understand the world, and an uplifting portrait of a family overcoming a crisis. Click here for info about the book.
Click here to view the website by the author Sally J. Pia. |
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| The ABLE Act: Are You Really Able to Save? |
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Most people in the disability community have heard about the "Achieving Better Life Experiences" (ABLE) Act over the last few years. Finally, after nearly six years of revisions, testimony and lobbying, ABLE won final congressional approval and was signed by President Obama on December 21, 2014. While adoption by states is voluntary, California will almost certainly adopt the ABLE Act. Now more than ever is the time for special needs families and advocates to become keenly aware of what it will...and won't...do for them.
WHAT IS AN ABLE ACCOUNT?
TheABLE account was meant to be a version of the "529" (College Savings Plan), but with the tax-free withdrawals to be used for "qualified disability expenses." Advocates had hoped that these accounts would be a viable alternative to special needs trusts: exempt from being counted against the eligibility limits for SSI, Medi-Cal/Medicaid, or other means-tested programs, while having the added bonus of tax-free growth. Unfortunately, the ABLE act that came out of Congress was neither the ABLE Act that went in...nor the Act that most advocates expected. Click here for all the latest info!!! |
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| Time is Running Out to RSVP to the 10th Annual Beach Bash Gala! Reserve Your Tickets Today! |
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The 10th Annual Beach Bash Gala
Saturday, April 22nd, 2017
Hard Rock Hotel - San Diego
207 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
Featuring live performances by:
Shelle Blue & Piano Joe & the Bootleggers
VIP Entry & VIP Hosted Cocktail Hour - 5:30 PM
General Admission & Cocktail Hour - 6:30 PM
Click here for all the info and to purchase tickets to this great event!!! |
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| Study shows TES improves facial recognition |
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Many of you are aware that people affected by Autism have a decreased ability for facial recognition. What you may not know is that transcranial electrical stimulation (TES) has been shown to improve face detection and memory! TES is one of the therapy methods we use here at Microcurrent Healing. We love sharing scientific research that demonstrates why we see such positive results with our clients. Enjoy!
Click Here to Read the Research Article
From our innovative Autism program to our highly effective therapies for chronic pain, Microcurrent Healing is committed to making a real difference in the quality of life for our clients. If you haven't yet experienced the benefits of microcurrent therapy, contact us to schedule a free demo session and receive 20% off the purchase of any of our packages.*
*Offer good through April 30th, 2017. New clients only.
Do you have questions? Would you like to learn more?
Call or email us anytime!
858-367-9108 [email protected]
http://www.microcurrent4kids.com |
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| San Diego has a New Comprehensive Center Dedicated to the Treatment of Autism |
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A state-of-the-art clinic featuring advanced biomedical, behavioral, & sensory-motor therapies for children with autism and other neurodevelopmental disorders.
This Clinic is headed up by Dr. Suzanne Goh. Dr. Suzanne Goh is a board-certified pediatric neurologist with expertise in the evaluation and treatment of children with neurological conditions that impact brain development, cognition, and behavior.
Dr. Goh received her Bachelors of Arts degree, summa cum laude, in History and Science from Harvard University (1993-1997). She went on to attend Oxford University as a Rhodes Scholar (1997-1999). In 2004, she graduated from Harvard Medical School, cum laude. Dr. Goh completed her Pediatrics internship at Massachusetts General Hospital and her Pediatric Neurology residency at University of California San Francisco.
Pediatric Neurology Therapeutics
7090 Miratech Drive
San Diego, CA 92121
858-304-6440
http://www.gohmd.com
Dr. Suzanne Goh with the ultimate medical breakthrough that changes lives. |
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| A Social Event for Parents of Children with Special Needs - Monday, April 17th |
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Please R.S.V.P. with your host Bene Raphael no later than April 14th at [email protected] or for any questions please call (760) 845-4551 |
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| Crimson by the Sea: Sing, Speak and Play!!! |
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www.crimsonbythesea.com
2210 Encinitas Blvd. Suite I
Encinitas, California 92024
858-344-1985 |
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| Speech Therapist Space Available at Golden Steps in Oceanside |
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Golden Steps Therapy has space available in Oceanside to share with a speech pathologist 2-3 days per week. One room, waiting room, bathroom, and shared kitchen and gym space is available. Please email us at [email protected] for more information. http://www.goldensteps.org |
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| Berard Auditory Integration Training |
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Does your child have difficulty coping with certain sounds? Is he/she struggling with auditory processing? Does your son/daughter hum or self-talk? Is your child's articulation delayed? Is the quality of your child's speech flat, without inflection?
NOT the Listening Program - NOT Therapeutic Listening, AIT is a powerful intervention, provided 1:1 with professional supervision at all times. BERARD AIT enhances aspects of hearing perception. Individuals over the age of 3 can participate in the training program. Teenagers and adults benefit also. The treatment is not invasive. Individuals with Autism spectrum disorders, ADD, LD, PDD, CAPD, and hypersensitivity have benefited from this innovative therapeutic program. Results from BERARD AIT practitioners around the world document that when the Berard protocol is used, in conjunction with BERARD equipment, statistically significant positive results are achieved. We are planning a Berard AIT session in San Diego, May 19 through 29, 2017 Kearny Mesa, on Claremont Mesa Blvd Fee 7 registered - $1650; 6 registered - $1850; 5 registered- $2250 Reduced fee for second child in same family
For more information contact: T. Silverman, Training and Consultation 414 405 7820 (phone and text)
www.aitforyou.com
[email protected] |
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| To the World and Beyond! Successful Transition Practices |
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Tuesday, April 25, 2017 - 8 am - 2 pm
Quality indicators support our transition practices which lead to positive postsecondary outcomes for all students. Participants will learn how to effectively use Levels of Assessment to create an Individualized Transition Plan (ITP). Evidence-based practices and predictors will be reviewed.
Registration deadline: April 18, 2017
Read more
Click here to register online |
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| Autism Accessibility Morning at the Fleet! |
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In February we began our, Autism Accessibility Mornings at the Fleet (http://rhfleet.org/events/autism-accessibility-mornings), program. This morning is dedicated to the ASD community to come and enjoy the Fleet in a quieter setting and catch an IMAX film! Our film showings are presented with raised house lights and a lowered soundtrack volume, to provide a more comforting environment. Our goal is to provide an enriching experience for the ASD community
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| SIBSHOP 2016-2017 Schedule |
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October 2016 - August 2017
WANTED: Siblings who have a brother/sister with special needs
AGES: 7 - 12 years old
Older siblings are welcome to attend as "Junior Leaders"
WHAT: A fun-filled opportunity geared to the specific needs of siblings with brothers/sisters with special needs. Join us for games, crafts, hikes, cooking, and art. Meet other sibs - lunch provided
TIME: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
DATES:
April 30: Mission Trails Regional Park
May 21: Mission Trails Regional Park Visitor Center
July 9: Day at Mission Bay, family picnic **
August 13: Santee Lakes, 9310 Fanita Pkwy, Santee, CA 92071**
DONATION: $5.00 - $10.00 per meeting per family for craft materials, supplies & lunch for the kids
REGISTRATION: Pre-registration requested (if possible) the Thursday before the event.
CONTACT: Email [email protected] for a registration form and / or additional information.
Sibshop Leaders: Jody BonDurant-Strong, Administrator Gina Clifton, ECSE Medically-Fragile Teacher, Special Education
Pat Moulton, Retired
**Information for family / community locations will be emailed.
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| Children with autism and their mothers need for student research! |
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My name is Ariane Myers-Turnbull and I am a doctoral student at Alliant International University. I am currently recruiting participants for a project that is examining why children with autism are injured more often than children without autism. To participate you must be a mother of a child who is between the ages of 3 and 7 years old and who has been diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder (i.e. autism, Asperger's, pervasive developmental disorder).
If you agree to participate in this study, you will be asked to come into a lab at Alliant International University to complete consent forms and questionnaires about you and your child. You will then be asked to observe your child in a room with simulated common household hazards from a live video. Your child will also be asked to complete simple tasks such as working with blocks. Overall, your participation in this study should take about 90 minutes.
After you and your child complete these tasks you will receive $20, be entered into a drawing for $400, and your child will receive a prize in appreciation for your participation. You will also receive a video of your child in the room and safety proofing materials. For further information please contact Ariane Myers-Turnbull at [email protected] or (858) 414-1076. Thank you for your time.
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| Participate in Research: Survey About Access to Services |
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| Participate in a Study!!! |
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We are currently recruiting for the Parenting on the Spectrum Study, a brief study with mothers of children between the ages of 3 and 7 who have been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. The study is completed online, with the option (for participants living in the Greater Los Angeles Area) of conducting additional sessions in the home. We will ask parents about their experiences of parenthood.
https://pomona.az1.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_3mxyR3CkuXFV6ip
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| Cognitive Behavioral Intervention for Driving Anxiety - FREE 10 week program for teens and adults with ASD in San Diego! |
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This is a FREE group-format intervention for teens and adults with autism spectrum disorders who are interested in driving, but are dealing with driving fear/anxiety.
Please share this flyer with anyone in the community that may qualify. We are only asking that our participants are minimum 15-16 years of age (i.e. of potential driving age) and have a formal diagnosis of ASD. There is no upper limit for age. The groups will be held in the Kearny Mesa area (zip code 92123).
858-966-7703 x3682
[email protected]
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| Do you know someone with Autism?? |
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| Participate in Research!!! |
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| Research Study Recruitment |
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My name is Sarah Hacker and I'm the staff research associate for UCSD's Research on Autism and Development Lab (
http://radlab.ucsd.edu). We are currently recruiting participants for a study to measure the effects of training visual attention using video games. I was wondering if it were possible to put an ad on your website or in your newsletter for the purposes of reaching out to members of the autism community who might be interested in participating. I've attached a flyer for the study which outlines what happens, inclusion criteria, and compensation. Please feel free to contact me with any questions or comments.
Thank you,
Sarah D. Hacker
Staff Research Associate - RADLab
[email protected]
[email protected] 858-246-1932
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| Autism Effects on Attentional Blink |
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For more information, please contact Sofia Schugar at the Cognitive Neuroscience Lab: 858-353-4929 (feel free to leave voicemail) or via email at
[email protected]
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| UCSD TEAM-UP Weight Loss Program for Children with ASD |
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TEAM UP (Transforming Eating, Activity, and Motivation Utilizing Parents) is a 16-week, parent-only group program focused on weight-loss, increasing physical activity, and promoting fruits and vegetables, designed specifically for parents of children with ASD. This research study is free of charge, and families will be compensated for participating. Interested families should call 855-UCSD-4W8 to get started.
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| Seeking Research Participants for Autistic Sibling Study |
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Seeking individuals over the age of 18 who grew up with an autistic sibling to participate in a study exploring the experiences of growing up in a family with an autistic brother or sister.
Participation will involve an in-depth interview, lasting between 1 to 1.5 hours about your autistic sibling experiences and a brief follow-up meeting about six weeks later.
The purpose of the study is to provide an in-depth retrospective exploration of the experiences of adults who grew up with an autistic sibling.
Eligibility requirements for participation in the study include:
- Must have lived with autistic sibling for at least 8 years
- Sibling must have been diagnosed with autism during childhood
- Interested participant must be at least 18 years of age
Participants will be provided a $100 Amazon gift card following the interview.
Interested participants can email Barbara Tierney at:
[email protected]
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| 2017 Edition of Flourishing Families |
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The Special Needs Resource Foundation of San Diego is excited to present the 2017 edition of Flourishing Families, San Diego's resource guide for parents of children with special needs.
This year's issue contains more than 950 resources including service providers, research institutes, specialized doctors, resource providers, camps, therapists, advocates, associations and so much more.
Visit
https://issuu.com/sandiegofamilymagazine/docs/flourishing_families_2017-digital_i to see the digital issue now!
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