100 Day Kit
Do you know a child that has been recently diagnosed with Autism? If you do, please read this important information. . .
When a child is diagnosed with Autism, it can be so overwhelming for families. There are so many questions that arise, and parents need answers to their questions.
Autism Speaks is the nation’s largest autism advocacy organization. They recently announced the launch of its 100 Day Kit, which is a personalized resource to assist families in getting through the critical time following an autism diagnosis. The information that is provided includes information about services and service providers in a family’s community. Also, those who register with Autism Speaks will be connected with a regional Autism Speaks Autism Response Team member for further support.
To obtain a personalized version of the 100 Day Kit, go to www.autismspeaks.org/community/family_services/100_day_kit.php. Parents of a newly diagnosed child will be asked to fill out a short survey, so the information is geared specifically to them.
Parents will receive the kit in about one week after the initial request is made. There will be follow-up with the families about four months after they receive the kit.
The kit contains general information about the diagnosis of autism and how to handle the news. There are lists of local service providers, support groups, recreational activities, sources of legal information, conferences, local autism and disability organizations and information about the local chapter of Autism Speaks. The kit also includes an action plan, which guides families through the steps they need to take, and this hopefully will ease their confusion about the situation.
So, if you know a child that has been diagnosed with Autism, PLEASE pass this helpful information to the parents. It will be a lifesaver!!!
February 16th, 2010 at 9:48 am
There is more and more research that links many learning and developmental difficulties to poor communication and synchronisation between the two brain halves. An effective way of improving the processing functions in the brain is to listen to specially altered sound or music through headphones as pioneered by Dr. Alfred Tomatis (Tomatis method) and Dr. Guy Bérard (Auditory
Integration Training – AIT).
Now there is a new Sound Therapy Programme which has been specifically developed with the aim to improve sensory processing, interhemispheric integration and cognitive functioning and it is entirely free to download and use at home. It has helped many children and adults with a wide range of learning and developmental difficulties, ranging from dyslexia, dyspraxia and attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder to sensory processing disorders and autism. It is not a cure or medical intervention, but a structured training programme that can help alleviate some of the debilitating effects that these conditions can have on speech and physical ability, daily behaviour, emotional well-being and educational or work performance.
Check out the Free Sound Therapy Home Programme from Sensory Activation Solutions. There is no catch, it’s absolutely free and most importantly often effective. Find it at: http://www.uk.sascentre.com/uk_free.html.
February 25th, 2010 at 12:53 am
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March 2nd, 2010 at 3:28 pm
Life is a spectrum disorder. Some people who are diagnosed with life function at a higher level than others. People should not view life as a handicap. If you have life, just play to your strengths and compensate for your weaknesses.
March 19th, 2010 at 1:51 am
Never get discouraged with the illness, I have seen people who were diagnosed and told they wouldn’t be able to walk but they can.
March 22nd, 2010 at 12:55 am
I always try to look at what a person can do and not what they cannot. Sometimes miracles can hide behind a disability!!
April 2nd, 2010 at 5:58 pm
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April 17th, 2010 at 12:18 pm
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April 20th, 2010 at 2:29 am
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April 24th, 2010 at 7:52 pm
Life is a spectrum disorder. Some people who are diagnosed with life function at a higher level than others. People should not view life as a handicap. If you have life, just play to your strengths and compensate for your weaknesses.
April 24th, 2010 at 8:58 pm
I really like when people are expressing their opinion and thought. So I like the way you are writing
April 27th, 2010 at 4:19 am
There is more and more research that links many learning and developmental difficulties to poor communication and synchronisation between the two brain halves. An effective way of improving the processing functions in the brain is to listen to specially altered sound or music through headphones as pioneered by Dr. Alfred Tomatis (Tomatis method) and Dr. Guy Bérard (Auditory
Integration Training – AIT).
Now there is a new Sound Therapy Programme which has been specifically developed with the aim to improve sensory processing, interhemispheric integration and cognitive functioning and it is entirely free to download and use at home. It has helped many children and adults with a wide range of learning and developmental difficulties, ranging from dyslexia, dyspraxia and attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder to sensory processing disorders and autism. It is not a cure or medical intervention, but a structured training programme that can help alleviate some of the debilitating effects that these conditions can have on speech and physical ability, daily behaviour, emotional well-being and educational or work performance.
Check out the Free Sound Therapy Home Programme from Sensory Activation Solutions. There is no catch, it’s absolutely free and most importantly often effective. Find it at: http://www.uk.sascentre.com/uk_free.html.
April 27th, 2010 at 9:56 am
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April 27th, 2010 at 7:40 pm
I always try to look at what a person can do and not what they cannot. Sometimes miracles can hide behind a disability!!
April 27th, 2010 at 8:57 pm
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June 16th, 2010 at 5:44 am
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