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Hello, my name is Andrea and I'm the BLESSED mother of two beautiful children and one is an autistic child. My son Adrian, now 10 years old, was diagnosed with autism (Aspergers) in 2005. When my husband and I received the news we were not shocked!! We knew since he was a baby that something was different, we knew we had a special child in our hands. Since then, me and my husband are very involved with our child needs and getting the word out there to inform other families that are going through the same. It is not easy, but with the love and support of family members and love ones we are able to make it better for him.Let me tell you a little bit about my son Adrian, he is the most charming, sweetest, lovable and caring human being I have ever met. His eyes are deep and full of love. His compassion for people, animals and every living thing is incredible. Having him in our lives is the best thing that could happened to us as a family. We are so proud of him and we love him so much. THIS PAGE WAS MADE TO HONOR AND SUPPORT MY LOVING SON AND ALL OTHER CHILDREN WITH AUTISM... RAISE THE VOICE!!Find me on MySpace and be my friend!
Get More at COMMENTYOU.comThe demands of raising a child with autism are great, and families frequently experience high levels of stress. Recognizing and preparing yourself for the challenges that are in store will make a tremendous difference to all involved, including the parents, siblings, grandparents, extended family, and friends.The uniqueness of each individual with autism makes the experience of raising a child with autism different for each family. But there are some consistent themes or issues that most families will want to be aware to be able to provide the best support to the individual and to family members.The ASA has developed in-depth information on a variety of topics related to living with autism. The information below is by no means exhaustive, but it should help to equip families with some of the basic tools they may need to successfully raise a child with autism.
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Autism is the most common of the Pervasive Developmental Disorders, affecting an estimated 1 in 150 births (Centers for Disease Control Prevention, 2007). Roughly translated, this means as many as 1.5 million Americans today are believed to have some form of autism. And this number is on the rise.Based on statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and other governmental agencies, autism is growing at a startling rate of 10-17 percent per year. At this rate, the ASA estimates that the prevalence of autism could reach 4 million Americans in the next decade.Autism knows no racial, ethnic, social boundaries, family income, lifestyle, or educational levels and can affect any family, and any child.And although the overall incidence of autism is consistent around the globe, it is four times more prevalent in boys than in girls.Autism is one of five disorders that falls under the umbrella of Pervasive Developmental Disorders (PDD), a category of neurological disorders characterized by “severe and pervasive impairment in several areas of development.”The five disorders under PDD are:Autistic Disorder, Asperger's Disorder, Childhood Disintegrative Disorder (CDD), Rett's Disorder, PDD-Not Otherwise Specified (PDD-NOS).You may hear different terms used to describe children within this spectrum, such as autistic-like, autistic tendencies, autism spectrum, high-functioning or low-functioning autism, more-abled or less-abled; but more important than the term used to describe autism is understanding that whatever the diagnosis, children with autism can learn and function normally and show improvement with appropriate treatment and education.Every person with autism is an individual, and like all individuals, has a unique personality and combination of characteristics. Some individuals mildly affected may exhibit only slight delays in language and greater challenges with social interactions. They may have difficulty initiating and/or maintaining a conversation. Their communication is often described as talking at others instead of to them. (For example, monologue on a favorite subject that continues despite attempts by others to interject comments).Characteristics:Insistence on sameness; resistance to change, Difficulty in expressing needs, using gestures or pointing instead of words, Repeating words or phrases in place of normal, responsive language, Laughing (and/or crying) for no apparent, reason showing distress for reasons not apparent to others, Preference to being alone; aloof manner, Tantrums, Difficulty in mixing with others, Not wanting to cuddle or be cuddled, Little or no eye contact, Unresponsive to normal teaching methods, Sustained odd play, Spinning objects, Obsessive attachment to objects, Apparent over-sensitivity or under-sensitivity to pain, No real fears of danger, Noticeable physical over-activity or extreme under-activity, Uneven gross/fine motor skills, Non responsive to verbal cues; acts as if deaf, although hearing tests in normal range.Cure Autism Now PSA - 60 sec
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