On the 15th annual World Autism Awareness Day, the UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said to reassert our commitment to an “inclusive, equitable, and sustainable world,” forpeople with autism.Like each year, April 2 was observed to defend the inclusion of people living with autism in our society. The theme of 2022 was inclusive education. This day is marked to improve the quality of life of people with autism, also helping society understand, accept, and support them. The primary goal is to start the spread of kindness and awareness and to inspire…
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Autism Awareness Day: Learn about Effective Autism Care and Management Techniques
In recent years, more and more people are being diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders every year. According to the latest data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 1 in every 59 children born in the US is affected by Autism. Over the past decade, research and clinical studies have suggested that metabolic and physiological factors may be responsible for the manifestation of autism in individuals. Immune dysregulation, cerebral hypoperfusion, mitochondrial dysfunction, and oxidative stress are some of the common physiological issues that have been linked to…
Read MoreJenny McCarthy and Donnie Wahlberg Raise More than $700,000 with a Concert for Autism Families
A few months ago, singer and actor Donnie Wahlberg raised more than $700,000 for the autism charity of his wife Jenny McCarthy, Generation Rescue, through his first time ever solo concert. About 1,000 fans gathered in the Arcada Theater, St. Charles, IL, for a special concert experience. A matching donation of an amount of $100,000 was made to the foundation by the star of Blue Bloods. Some of the special guests were band mates of New Kids on the Block, Joey McIntyre, Jordan Knight, and Danny Wood along with some…
Read More7 Ways To Make Autism Awareness Month A Special Event
Autism has been a popular topic for discussion in medicine for a long time. While a few experts have expressed their views on various treatments available for autism, some experts still believe that it cannot be treated completely. Therefore, it is reasonable to infer that autism is a challenge that even beats the experts. However, it is generally believed that a heightened awareness on the complication goes a long way to prevent its harmful effects on children. We will dig deeper into how you can celebrate autism awareness month in…
Read MoreAutism Awareness Day – How is the Day Celebrated Worldwide?
Today, i.e., on April 2, we are celebrating the World Autism Awareness Day. Today is the day we dedicate to raising awareness about autism in a society filled with ignorance and misconceptions about this neurodevelopmental disorder. Although the entire of April is dedicated to creating awareness about Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), the second day is aimed at promoting communication, education and learning throughout the world. The United Nations General Assembly made this day official as the globally recognized autism awareness day. The decision was unanimously taken, and aims at emphasizing…
Read MoreAutism Education Summit – An Effort to Improve ASD Treatment
Autism has affected millions of lives in this world. Physicians are continuously trying their best to come up with new ways to improve the quality of Autism Spectrum Disorder’s (ASD) treatment. Parents of children with autism are also eager to know about ways that can help their children win over all challenges. To impart valuable knowledge on ASD to the world, and most importantly to the parents of autistic children, the Autism Education Summit is coming to Texas this October. It is going to combine the experience of parents and…
Read MoreAn Overview About Autism – Your Complete Help Book
Autism can be easily identified as the social and cognitive skills impairment which affects a child’s behavior making him a social outcast from mainstream society. That’s not all, the most disheartening aspect of this problem is that fact that it is a lifelong disorder with no medical treatment which can completely uproot this problem from your health system. So, do you think you should sit back and complain? No, is the definite answer. Instead of lamenting, it is time for you to take control of the situation and make the…
Read MoreTips to Gear Up Your Autistic Child for a Holiday
Holiday is one such family extravaganza that people do not wish to miss out on specially after slogging tirelessly at work for months, a holiday is the much-needed break that people yearn for. But can you plan a holiday if your child suffers from autism? The chances automatically become low but one should never miss out on opportunities that promise a nice holiday. So if you wish to take your family out for a vacation then prior to that you must give some special attention to your child and prepare…
Read MoreSupport And Treatment Of Autism: A Helpful Guide For Parents
Strong nerve and willingness to help the child in trouble are crucial for the caregivers dealing with autism affected kids. The parent is required to stand strong by the child and take him through the tough time that is unavoidable. First suggestion to the parents is not to delay the process. As soon as you have a faint hint about the abnormal neuro-development of your child, consult a doctor and don’t wait for any further diagnosis. Every parent wants to hear that his/her child is perfectly healthy and happy. Being…
Read MoreAwareness and Empathy Helped Grace Kenitz To Attend 8th Grade Dance
This is the story of Grace Kenitz, a girl who suffers from a rare genetic disorder known as Mitochondrial Cytochrome C Reductase Deficiency since her birth. Refusing to see her daughter hooked up to machines any longer, Mrs. Kenitz decided to venture into the world of hyperbaric oxygen therapy. And within the first year of treatment, Grace was showing miraculous improvements. Grace is special. But this is not what just her mom thinks. Recently, Grace had been invited as a special guest to the 8th Grade Dance at Middleton’s Glacier…
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