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| New tools strengthen old link between autism, mitochondria |
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Most research into the genetic basis of autism focuses on the DNA nestled inside a cell's nucleus. Scientists unravel the DNA and study the genes that code for proteins, with the goal of identifying the molecular pathways involved. They then aim to develop treatments that target these pathways.
So far, studies have implicated hundreds of nuclear genes in autism, with about 100 genes emerging as strong candidates1,2. But the nucleus may not be the only source of genes involved in autism.
DNA also exists inside cellular compartments, or 'organelles,' called mitochondria. These organelles are the powerhouses of cells. They generate a molecule called adenosine triphosphate (ATP), which serves as the main source of cellular energy. Read on... |
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| Top 10 Positive Traits of Autistic People |
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What Are the Best Aspects of Autism?
If you're sick of hearing about all the "deficits" challenging people on the autism spectrum, join the club. But for every down side to autism, there seems to be a positive-an unusual trait that rarely appears among the "typical" community, but shines out among autistic folk. These pluses are well worth celebrating.
1. Autistic People Rarely Lie Read on... |
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| How to Disclose Your Child's Autism |
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Should your child's autism spectrum diagnosis be general knowledge? Who should know? Who shouldn't? How and why should you tell?
For some families, these questions may seem ridiculous. That's because, in some cases, it seems that the symptoms of autism are so obvious that no one could possibly miss them. For parents in this situation, it may be surprising to learn that some observers can mistake symptoms of autism for poor discipline - and make judgments accordingly.
For many other families, the question of disclosing an autism diagnosis can come up on a regular basis. A child with high functioning autism may be able to "pass" for typical in certain situations, so why rock the boat by disclosing a diagnosis that may prejudice others against him? Even some children with moderately severe symptoms may be able to "pass" under the right circumstances. Read on... |
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| Adults with autism are at risk for host of health problems |
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Adults with autism are at an increased risk for diabetes, depression and a number of other health problems, according to a large survey of electronic health records published 24 April in Autism1.
"The prevalence of co-occurring medical and psychiatric conditions is very high in adults with autism in pretty much every category across the board," says lead researcher Lisa Croen, director of the Autism Research Program at Kaiser Permanente in Oakland, California.
The number of adults on the spectrum is rising. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimated in 2010 that 1 in 68 children have autism, up from 1 in 150 just eight years before. So these health problems will affect a growing slice of society. "This is a major public health issue and will only be exacerbated by the aging of our western populations," says Joseph Piven, professor of psychiatry at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, who was not involved with the study. Read on... |
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| Parents and Others Looking for Help!!! |
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Job Coach
Life Works has a career opportunity for you! We are looking for an outgoing, dependable full-time job coach working with a young, Autistic male who lives in the SDSU area. The job coach primary role is to assist the individual in performing his work duties at 3 different places of employment. Other tasks include: administering medication, assistance with morning routine, daily note documentation, and behavioral support. Experience working with people with Autism is required. Behavioral support experience is preferred. The hours are Monday thru Friday 8-3p.m. To review more about our agency, please visit us at www.lifeworks-sls.com. For all serious inquiries, please submit a cover page, resume, and three professional references.
We're looking to teach our 6 year old boy to swim. He has receptive and expressive delays, as well as sensory and motor delays. We're looking for someone who could teach him in his swimming pool, as our community's one is very small and usually overcrowded. If you can help, please contact us at [email protected]
I have 6 different GeoTrax train sets that we would like to sell. We know many kiddos on the spectrum enjoy trains very much.
Please give our email to have people contact us if interested in buying them. They are in very good condition. We have had them stored in plastic containers inside. They are the older style, but they all fit together. Laura [email protected]
Looking for SIERRA ACADEMY & SPRINGALL ACADEMY families!
My son attends Sierra Academy/Springall Academy and we recently started a Facebook group to better connect with other families from the school. We are new to the school and want to meet/talk to others. Their students come from all over San Diego County so I thought it would be nice to have a way to connect.
If you have a child at either school and would like to be a part of this Facebook group please email me. I will send you a friend request, once you accept, I will invite you to the group. Please feel free to reach out to other families you may know at the school too.
Looking forward to meeting other families, [email protected]
My son is a high functioning middle schooler with significant behavioral challenges including explosive aggressive outbursts. We are looking for any insights/experience into the San Diego Children's Center or Rileys? Also, any other non-public school options that can provide academic support in a safe environment with expert staff to address explosive outbursts? If so, please reach out to [email protected]. Thanks so much!
Looking for credentialed teacher, graduate student in education, or ABA trained individual to assist with supervising school work for 4-8 hours per week during 2017/2018 school year. Location in North County San Diego. Student is HFA boy in 8th grade and mostly independent in completing all school work. No learning disabilities but needs some help with focus and organization. All curriculum and assignments are provided - he just need some supervision and guidance while he completes his work. Pay is completive based upon experience. Please contact [email protected] if interested. 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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| ATPF Bridge to the Beach Family Beach Day |
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ATPF & San Diego Junior Lifeguards have partnered to host our 3rd Annual Bridge to the Beach Program! Join us for a fun and family-friendly Beach Day where kids can surf, boogie board, kayak, paddleboard & more! To RSVP Contact [email protected] or [email protected] or 619-222-4465 |
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| Dynamic Intelligence 1 Day Training |
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Join Dr. Steven Gutstein, Jennifer Perry and Lisa Blackwood, in discovering the necessity of dynamic intelligence to live a purposeful life. We all want our children to be able to develop the expertise to meet life challenges, to be growth focused, to have a coherent positive self-narrative, and to recognize their own value and worth. In this training you will learn:
- What Dynamic Intelligence is and why its important
- Explore the importance of self-guiding to developing human potential
- Discover through video and explanation how families and professionals work together to support growth-oriented mindsets
- Dive in to ways to introduce or strengthen the culture of dynamic intelligence in your home
Cost: $45
Friday, June 9, 2017, 8:30-3:00
Alliant International University--Green Hall, San Diego
Hosted by the Family Guidance and Therapy Center of Southern California
Register Now! |
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| A Social Event for Parents of Children with Special Needs |
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Please R.S.V.P. with your host Bene' Raphael no later than June 16th at [email protected] or for any questions please call (760) 845-4551 |
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| Monthly Membership Program at MicroCurrent 4 Kids! |
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We are offering everyone the easiest and most cost-effective way to come in for regular and follow-up therapy sessions. Announcing our New Monthly Membership Plan!
Monthly Membership $89
With the ease of a monthly auto-payment you will earn 1 session each month, plus any additional sessions you wish to buy will all be billed at our member rate of only $80 each! Membership provides the lowest cost-per-session option (36% off single session rate) and relives the burden of paying a large lump sum up front. Best of all the effects of microcurrent therapy are cumulative! So the more you come in, the better results you will see in your child's mental and physical health!
*6-month contract required
Membership Benefits Include:
- One 30-min Microcurrent Therapy session; a full-body detox (systemic), or an anti-aging facial* for Mom (*Now offering facials, call for more details)
- Unlimited additional sessions at our lowest member rate
- Discounts for adding family members to your membership
- Unused sessions roll over from month to month and can be shared with others
- Earn free sessions by referring friends
If you are looking for autism treatment like cranial sacral, PEMF (pulsed electromagnetic field), transcranial magnetic stim, FSM (frequency specific microcurrent), hyperbaric oxygenation, MRT (magnetic resonance therapy), chelation, or other alternative treatment options -give us a call to learn about how Microcurrent 4 Kids may be the better choice for you and your family!
Microcurrent 4 Kids
4540 Kearny Villa Rd, Ste 211
San Diego, CA 92123
[email protected]
858 257-1404
http://www.microcurrent4kids.com |
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| Central San Diego Coffee Talk |
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Wednesday, June 14 at 10 AM - 12 PM
@ Dr. Steve Tullius
6342 Riverdale St, San Diego, California 92120
Summer is almost here!! Join other autism families just like yours. Make friends and receive the support you need to make Summer 2017 a great one! We will provide the much needed coffee and a light snack. Just bring yourself. We always look forward to seeing you.
Hosted by Nancy Kirkman:
Nancy Kirkman is a Co-Coordinator of the TACA San Diego Chapter and a proud mom of 3, 2 girls and a son. She has 2 children on the spectrum.
Click here for all the info!!! |
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| "Beyond Bullying" on Sunday, June 11th |
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Bring your young teens to "Beyond Bullying" on Sunday, June 11th, 7:00-8:30 p.m. at Dance North County, 535 Encinitas Blvd., Ste. 100 (large ballroom), Encinitas, CA 92024.
This free theatre event is presented by Positive Action Community Theatre (PACT)'s traveling theatre troupe, which consists of four teens and young adults with autism and two neuro-typical teens. Their 'Beyond Bullying' theatre event includes sketches, interactive improv activities and video clips that illustrate the harm bullying can do, address how to avoid being a victim, show how to be a positive influence on bullying happening to others, and look at the causes of bullying. 'Beyond Bullying' utilizes humor and audience participation to create a moving and entertaining event.
In April of this year the troupe began performing 'Beyond Bullying' at schools and Boys and Girls Clubs. Here are some quotes from San Dieguito Academy students after experiencing 'Beyond Bullying':
"I saw how bullying really effects people and I know I don't want to ever affect anyone like that." "It inspired me to be kind!" "It opened my eyes to how many bullying events I have let slide by me, and now I'm more aware."
RSVP at 760-815-8512, or [email protected]. You can learn more about PACT at www.pacthouse.org.
Contact PACT if you would like to host a 'Beyond Bullying' theatre event for your group of young teens. You are welcome to come on June 11th to experience the event. We also invite anyone to attend who is just interested in what our traveling theatre troupe has been up to! |
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| NFAR: North County Mom's Group - June 15, 2017 |
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Thursday, June 15, 2017
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Tio Leo's Mexican Restaurant
3510 Valley Centre Dr.
San Diego, CA 92130
Dinner: Mexican Food (GF available)
Dinner is provided
Join us for the NFAR Mom's Group! It's an evening for Moms to come together in a fun and relaxed setting. The group will meet the 3rd Thursday of the month for dinner and guest speakers. It's an opportunity to share resources, experiences and enjoy being with other moms of individuals with autism.
June Topic: Eating Issues and Autism
Picky eaters, special diets, sensory challenges and feeding issues - does this sound familiar? Our guest speaker will discuss many of the issues/ challenges families of a child with autism face at meal times, and ways that you can help them.
Guest Speaker: Val Plummer, MA, OTR/L, Owner of O.T. Etc. Inc.
Val Plummer, MA, OTR/L, owner of O.T. Etc. Inc., established in 1994. Val's over 30 years of OT practice, includes over 25 years of direct pediatric experience, with 20 years at Children's Hospital in San Diego, and at least 5 years of home health service.
Val has been involved in numerous continuing education experiences, most recently obtaining certification in Vital Links, Therapeutic Listening and Interactive Metrondome. She has earned Advanced Practice Certification in the area of feeding and eating by the California Board of Occupational Therapy. She is also SIPT certified, with strong expertise in sensory based problems affecting feeding/oral motor coordination, organization of behavior, anxieties, developmental delays, and a variety of syndromes.
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| NFAR: San Diego Mom's Group - Jun 21, 2017 |
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Wednesday, June 21, 2017
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
Please join us! These meetings are for Moms to come together in a fun and relaxed setting. The group will meet the 3rd Thursday of the month for dinner and guest speakers. It's an opportunity to share resources, experiences and enjoy being with other moms of individuals with autism.
June Topic: Mindful & Compassionate Parenting
Being a parent is one of the most important, fulfilling, and challenging roles we as humans can take on. In this talk, we will discuss the potential benefits an approach to parenting (rooted in mindfulness and compassion) can bring to family and interpersonal relationships, such as:
~ A deeper awareness of your own stress reactions
~ An increased ability to respond more skillfully to the unplanned and stressful moments with your child
~ Learning to listen with kindness and attention to yourself and your child
~ Learning to problem-solve with your child with patience and wisdom
~ Increasing your child's emotional strength and well-being
~ Improving your child's capacity to respond with kindness to others
~ Creating healthier and more productive relationships between family members
Guest Speaker: Lucas LeardMann, Senior Mindfulness Teacher at the UCSD Center for Mindfulness
Lucas is a Senior MBSR (Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction) and MCP (Mindful & Compassionate Parenting) teacher at the UCSD Center for Mindfulness. He attended his first multi-day meditation retreat in 2002 and has been meditating and cultivating a mindfulness practice ever since. He also has a bilingual teaching credential and has worked in education for over 15 years as an elementary school teacher and educational consultant. For Lucas, mindfulness has been integral to learning new ways of relating to the inevitable stresses of teaching, work, parenting, and daily life, as well living life with more presence and connection with himself and others. With two young kids at home, he explores daily the application of these practices in his role as father and husband.
To RSVP |
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| Books on Child Development, Autistic Teens and Young Adults, and Autism and the Extended Family |
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Raising children is difficult. Parents are often overwhelmed and insecure. If you are looking for practical advice for parents on everything you need to know about oral development from birth to 8 years, we have the perfect parenting book to recommend.
Parents who are responsible for children with special needs face even greater challenges. Moms and dads raising autistic children are often stressed out with the demands of school, therapy sessions, and juggling other family responsibilities. Parents of tweens and teens with autism are always looking for information on how to help their growing child transition to high school and then to life after high school. We recommend two books written by a young man with autism.
What do families raising children with autism need? First, each family with an autistic child needs professional guidance. Secondly, each family also needs an extended family to support them. Who constitutes an extended family and how can they help? The last book in this post has all that extended family members need to help them know how to lend you a hand. Click here for all the info!!! |
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| Family Gymnastics Night in Carlsbad, June 24th |
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Saturday, June 24, 2017
4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Magdalena Ecke YMCA Gymnastics Center
6100-B Avenida Encinas, Carlsbad, CA
Join other families affected by Autism at a Family Fun Gymnastic Night in North County. The Magdalena Ecke YMCA will provide the gymnasium equipment; together, we will provide the fun! Bring the entire family for an enjoyable, relaxing night of family recreation.
*Please remember that there is NO childcare provided at this event. For safety reasons, attendees are expected to be with their children at all times. The YMCA staff will be enforcing this rule.
Pizza will be provided for participants - we encourage attendees to bring a side dish or dessert to share.
*A $5 minimum donation is recommended per family.
Click here for all the info! |
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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:
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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| San Diego Regional Center's Recreation Resource Page |
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Recreation is important in promoting inclusion and quality of life. Studies have shown that it increases self-esteem and confidence, leads to improved communication, social interaction, and friendship skills.
The San Diego Regional Center supports clients having time to recreate and believes it is essential to a healthy and well-balanced life. Below are links to some popular recreation activities in the San Diego and Imperial Counties. However, SDRC does not endorse, nor provide funding for any recreation activity. SDRC is not liable for anything occurring while participating in any of the recreational activities. Click here for all the info!!!
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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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| Special Needs Law Center: Insights 2017 Directory |
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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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| 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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