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A Poem for autism
Autism is a lifelong developmental disability that affects how a person communicates with, and relates to, other people. It also affects how they make sense of the world around them. This poem reflects how one child tries to communicate with his parents, how he feels and shares his love for them. Dear Mummy, don’t you…
Posted in Special Needs Tagged Autism, Autism Speaks, daddy, love, Mummy, Sleep, special needs, speech difficulties Leave a comment
Autism : real life story
Caroline Northeast says her son Julian’s autism is what makes him such a special person. Julian was diagnosed on the 7 June 2004 with mild-to-moderate autism. He has the triad of conditions associated with autism but the main component is his lack of understanding and inability to acquire English language. Initially, my husband and I weren’t worried…
Raising a child with autism, asperger’s syndrome and ADHD
Elaine Carey talks about autism and bringing up two boys who lie on the Autistic Spectrum which include Asperger’s syndrome and ADHD. Diagnosing autism for my boys I have three children, two boys and one girl. The two boys lie on the autistic spectrum, which consists of autism, Asperger’s Syndrome, high functioning autism, ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactive…
MMR Vaccine
MMR stands for Measles, Mumps and Rubella and is often referred to as the triple vaccine. Children receive a single injection of the MMR vaccine at around 13 months, with another dose given at three years and four to five months old and your child needs two doses. Dr Ramsay, a consultant epidemiologist, says “Anyone…
Posted in Baby, Baby Health, Immunisations Tagged antibodies, Autism, Child Health, encephalitis, German measles, immunisation, Measles, MMR vaccine, Mumps, rubella, slight rash, Vaccination, Vaccines Leave a comment
Difficult Birth May Increase Risk Of Autism
A difficult birth and a family history of mental illness may increase the risk of autism, according to US researchers. The latest study by the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention is published in the American Journal of Epidemiology and is based on nearly 700 Danish children with autism. The CDC team, working with colleagues…
Posted in News, Special Needs Tagged Autism, Causes of autism, genetic disorder, mental illness, National Autistic Society, special needs Leave a comment
One in four premature babies could get autism
Premature babies could have as much as a one in four risk of developing autism. The much higher rate offers one explanation for the increase in children diagnosed with autism in recent years, as early births have become more common. One in 100 Britons – around half a million – are estimated to be autistic.…
Posted in News, Premature babies, Special Needs Tagged Autism, learning disabilities, premature birth, special needs, suspected autism Leave a comment
MMR: weighing up the facts
All the evidence points to the tiny risk of side effects from MMR being far outweighed by the benefits, and that single jabs are even less safe or effective. But we’re all more cynical since the Department of Health insisted that beef was safe. Confidence in government experts was badly dented, and the sometimes arrogant dismissal of parents’ concerns…
Posted in Baby Health, Immunisations Tagged Autism, Child Health, Down’s syndrome, immune systems, immunisation, Measles, MMR, MMR vaccine, Mumps, Vaccination Leave a comment
Support Groups – N
Support Groups – N National Association for Colitis and Crohn’s Disease 4 Beaumont House Sutton Road St Albans Herts AL1 5HH Tel: 01727 830038 Fax: 01727 862 550 Information line: 0845 130 2233 Email: nacc@nacc.org.uk www.nacc.org.uk NACC is a voluntary association of people who are living with Inflammatory Bowel Diseases, their families and friends, and…
Posted in Pregnancy Tagged asperger's syndrome, asthma, Autism, Birmingham, Bristol, Daycare Trust, dermatitis, eczema, Gloucester, Meningitis, Meningitis Trust, National Association, National Association for Colitis and Crohn, National Association for Mental Health, National Autistic Society, National Childbirth Trust, National Childminding Association, National Children's Bureau, National Council for One Parent Families, National Council of Voluntary Childcare Organisations, National Day Nurseries Association, National Deaf Children's Society, National Eczema Society, National Endometriosis Society, National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty, National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children, Norwich, NSPCC National Centre, Nutritionist Resource, Pride Court, uk The association Leave a comment
Thomas the Tank Engine helps autistic children
Thomas the Tank Engine has been found to help the learning process in autistic children. The familiar round face with its expressive large eyes is helping these children to distinguish between different emotions, according to the National Autistic Society. Autistic children often have difficulty reading people’s faces, but in a survey by the Society, parents said the combination of…
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New fear over MMR link to autism
New American research shows that there could be a link between the controversial MMR triple vaccine and autism and bowel disease in children. A team from the Wake Forest University School of Medicine in North Carolina are examining 275 children with regressive autism and bowel disease and their findings are confirming claims made by Dr Andrew Wakefield when his…
Posted in News Tagged Autism, Department of Health, Measles, MMR vaccine, Mumps, News, News - Baby and Toddler, rubella Leave a comment
