The Diagnostic Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM), which classifies mental health conditions, may be used to identify autism spectrum disorders in children with Down syndrome. Previously questions have been raised about the diagnosis of autism in children with DS due to developmental and cognitive delays. Autism has been difficult to differentiate from other behaviours such […]
ETHIOPIA – Zemi Yunus, mother of Jojo, was unaware that her 4 year-old son was autistic. Yunus visited many doctors to understand why her child was different from other children his age, and she was reassured by their reasoning of boys often being “late talkers”. With independent research however, she recognized that his behavioural difficulties […]
UNITED STATES – The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) granted $28.3 million to 43 LEND programs with the intent to improve the health of patients, whether infants, children, and adolescents with neurodevelopmental and other related disabilities, including autism spectrum disorders. Standing for Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Other Related Disabilities (LEND), there are 43 […]
In an article from the Toronto Metro newspaper, a mother shares her story of her journey trying to teach and assist her child through school. Read the article by click the link below. http://www.metronews.ca/toronto/local/article/639272–school-keeps-an-open-mind-for-the-autistic
My Flesh and Blood God sent you here to teach me Some things I did not know Through different eyes I now see Individual paths that we all go You’re not what I had dreamed of The young man I thought you’d be But you no question I love God chose you just for me […]
Graduation season is upon us. Many parents, special needs teens and young adults will feel stress and anxiety as they transition into the next step to independence. Whether this involves entering the adult world of employment, going off to college, or starting to live independently, this is a scary time for all families–but even more […]
