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1. Day Services October 29, 2009 Each service user avails of a mixture of all our day services, community programs and educational links depending on their wants, needs and care plan. Both AS & LD clients avail of the same physical services, except on alternate days. All day services have high staff ratios and are equipped with the most up to date equipment & technology available. We have developed 3 key physical services over the past number of years as follows– Winterdown - Day Service Winterdown’s day service consists of Vegetable and plant cultivation coupled with the care of Donkeys, Chickens and othe... (read more) Author: Nua Healthcare

2. Did You Know That 1 In 6 Individuals In The UK Suffer From A Learning Difficulty Like Dyslexia? October 26, 2009 Despite such a large number of people in the UK suffering from learning difficulties such as; dyslexia, dyspraxia, ADHD and Asperger’s syndrome, there are still those individuals that suffer in silence with little or no support. Fortunately, there are organisations in the UK who have made it their mission to not only help people to tackle the root causes of their personal learning difficulties, but to create widespread understanding by exposing the issue in the media and society. They offer a unique programme for those with learning difficulties and unlike other companies their progr... (read more) Author: Danielle Ingram

3. Facts And Myths About Aspergers Disorder: October 15, 2009 Facts And Myths About Aspergers Disorder Aditi M Sengupta Asperger’s disorder is a mild variant of autism.Together it can be called as Autistic Spectrum Disorder(ASD).The other term used for these type of disorders is Pervasive Developmental Disorders(PDD).In affected children of Asperger’s syndrome children are characterized by social isolation and eccentric behavior in childhood.The non verbal communication also gets affected.The speech shows inflection and repititive patterns.Clumsiness is prominent in both articulation and gross motor behavior.T... (read more) Author: Aditi Sengupta

4. Find Out How You Could Tackle Dyslexia And Dyspraxia With The Help Of Specialists. October 02, 2009 Many people in the UK of varying ages suffer from learning difficulties; they have names that encompass a selection of symptoms such as dyslexia, dyspraxia, ADHD and Asperger’s syndrome. Despite the fact that these symptoms are grouped by name they all have varying severities, therefore a solution that may help one individual may only scratch the surface of another’s leaning difficulty. Fortunately, there are organisations that offer personalised, drug-free programmes to help individuals to tackle their own problems, so that they do not have to suffer in silence. As their tailor-mad... (read more) Author: Danielle Ingram

5. Nua Healthcare Services: Day Services September 24, 2009 Each service user avails of a mixture of all our day services, community programs and educational links depending on their wants, needs and care plan. Both AS & LD clients avail of the same physical services, except on alternate days. All day services have high staff ratios and are equipped with the most up to date equipment & technology available. We have developed 3 key physical services over the past number of years as follows– Winterdown - Day Service Winterdown’s day service consists of Vegetable and plant cultivation coupled with the care of Donkeys, Chickens and othe... (read more) Author: Nua Healthcare

6. Causes and Treatment of Autism: A Childhood Developmental Disorder September 11, 2009 Autism is one of the childhood development disorders. Anyone can suffer from Autism. In this article we represent the causes and treatments of Autism. On the movie Rain man you can see many activities, symtoms and sign of autism. What are the Causes of Autism? No body can knows the exact cause of autism. As a matter of truth, medical professionals have up till now found out the accurate causes of autism. The reality of the issue is that there may not be one single cause. According to WebMD, the causes of autism comprise genetics, certain kinds of infections, and problems during bir... (read more) Author: Philip Franks

7. Asperger Syndrome - A Neurological Disorder September 10, 2009 Asperger Syndrome is a neurological disorder where a person with normal language development and IQ also exhibits certain symptoms of autism, such as poor social and communication skills. Unlike people with autism, Asperger sufferers are not withdrawn around others. Indeed, they have feelings for others, and want to make friends and develop relationships. Their social awkwardness and insensitivity tends to turn people off. Asperger Syndrome is classified as a developmental disorder. There can be many characteristics associated with this disease, but there are some that are more commo... (read more) Author: Mathew Anderson

8. Asperger's Syndrome: Tips From a Recent Case August 26, 2009 Asperger's Syndrome is a milder condition on the autism spectrum where the individuals are known for being highly intelligent yet have difficulty with social situations. Often as a child they are known as "Little professors" as they are smart and may show interest in scientific subjects such as dinosaurs or science fiction themes such as Star Wars. These individuals tend to be able to integrate into society fairly well as their verbal skills may be quite high and again the major deficiency relates to social interaction and social awkwardness i.e. little Johnny can't seem to make friends. T... (read more) Author: Dr. Nelson Mane

9. Autism Spectrum Disorder: Before You Take Another Supplement, Do This First. August 12, 2009 Many parents who have children on the autism spectrum turn to the biomedical approach for answers. The Autism Spectrum includes A.D.D., A.D.H.D., Sensory Integration Disorder, Processing Disorders, Asperger's Syndrome, Tourette's Syndrome, O.C.D. and Autism. Whether I am approaching the child with the intent to use a functional neurology approach, Hemispheric Integration Therapy or as a functional medicine practitioner, the point is to treat findings. The decision as to what test to order simply comes down to three issues: • One - What are we looking for? This should be narrowed down as ... (read more) Author: Dr. Nelson Mane

10. Facts For Understanding Autism April 30, 2009 Autism Symptoms and look different from one child to the next. But there are three core deficits that are looked at when diagnosing a child. Lack of verbal language. Limited in their ability to play. No interest in socializing. Now lets break these down to give you more examples of different autism sypmtoms. When we say Lack of verbal language that means that the child struggles to get his or her words out. If they are talking, they usually are have what is called echolalia. This is like a parrot. The child repeats what they have heard from a favorite movie. For example you may s... (read more) Author: reed tieri

11. Special needs school in uae offering autism treatment,aba therapy services in dubai,sharjah,ras al March 04, 2009 ABA center for special needs is a private, not-for-profit organization that provides a wide variety of services to individuals and their families who face the life-long challenges of developmental disabilities, autism, pervasive developmental disorder, asperger’s syndrome, attention deficit disorder, attention deficit hyperactive disorder, developmental delays, down’s syndrome, cerebral palsy etc. We look beyond the special needs of the child and tap the unlimited potential within which will help them to take their rightful place in the society. Our Mission Our Mission is to help childr... (read more) Author: ASHA SUAN

12. Learn To Identify Signs Of Aspergers Syndrome February 04, 2009 Often regarded as a milder form of autism, Asperger's syndrome is a developmental disorder that has an impact on a person's ability to communicate and socialize effectively with other people. Children and adults who suffer from Asperger's syndrome tend to exhibit different types of awkwardness in social situations, and also may exhibit an all-absorbing interest in very specific topics and ideas. Asperger's syndrome is grouped with a number of other conditions known as autistic spectrum disorders. All of these disorders involve problems relating to social skills and communication. While A... (read more) Author: Jon Arnold

13. Asperger's Syndrome: Children with Asperger's Syndrome are Good Candidates for Hemispheric Integrat January 29, 2009 Functional neurology deals with affecting neurologic pathways or areas of the brain that are under functioning (A functional disconnect syndrome with regard to an Asperger's child). This assumes that there are no structural problems in the anatomy and children with Asperger's Syndrome are just this type of situation. Their neurological workup that might have included an EEG or an MRI is usually normal. Thus we are dealing with a functional lesion and not a hard lesion such as a tumor or stroke. It is the practicing functional neurologist job to localize or find out where the problem is in the ... (read more) Author: Dr. Nelson Mane

14. What Is Causing The High Growth In Autism Diagnosis? January 15, 2009 Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) which includes Autism and Asperger syndrome is a brain development disorder that first appears during infancy or childhood, it is characterized by; unresponsiveness to social interaction and communication, gross deficits in intelligence and language development, restricted and repetitive behavior, restricted capacity for developmentally appropriate activities and interests and often bizarre responses to the environment. People with autism have social impairments and often lack the intuition about others that others take for granted. Making and maintaining ... (read more) Author: Dick Aronson

15. What is Autism Disorder? January 01, 2009 Autism is the most common condition in a group of developmental disorders known as the autism spectrum disorders (ASDs). Autism is characterized by impaired social interaction, problems with verbal and nonverbal communication, and unusual, repetitive, or severely limited activities and interests. Other ASDs include Asperger syndrome, Rett syndrome, childhood disintegrative disorder, and pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified (usually referred to as PDD-NOS). Experts estimate that three to six children out of every 1,000 will have autism. Males are four times more likely ... (read more) Author: Francis Adam

16. Help for ADHD, Autism and Aspergers. December 03, 2008 Help for ADHD, Autism and Aspergers. Dr. Nelson Mañe a board certified chiropractic orthopedist and neurologist with subspecialty training in Childhood Neurobehavioral Disorders. These conditions include Autistism Spectrum Disorders, ASD, (ADHD, Autism, Asperger’s Syndrome and Tourette’s Syndrome). Dr. Nelson Mane uses a sensory motor integration hemispheric approach. Which states there is a link between the child’s motor skills (movements), coordination and the coordination of the child’s thoughts. Similar neurologic pathway and circuits are used to process, coordinate and smooth bot... (read more) Author: Dr. Nelson Mane

17. How To Identify Aspergers Symptoms In Your Child October 21, 2008 There are a number of different Aspergers symptoms that vary in degree of severity. These symptoms all are different for each individual person. The hallmark symptom seen in people with Asperger’s Syndrome is extreme trouble with social situations and interactions. As many as 1 in 300 children may have this disorder, which means it is actually rather common. Aspergers symptoms are usually noted when a child is quite young, but particularly at preschool level. This is a time when there is a great deal of normal social interaction. It is also a time when surroundings and routines are being... (read more) Author: Jon Arnold

18. What Is The National Autistic Society? September 11, 2008 The NAS or The National Autistic Society is an organization/charity in the United Kingdom that is devoted to fighting for the rights of autistic individuals. Many times, families do not know how to handle situations that may arise with their autistic children or may simply need information on how to cope with day to day issues. It is the goal of the NAS to provide information that will help the families and their children. They have devoted a website to putting out information about both Asperger syndrome and autistic disorders that can be accessed by individuals who need immediate acces... (read more) Author: Mike Selvon

19. Detecting Autistic Spectrum Disorders In An Early Stage Is Of Great Importance September 03, 2008 It was not until the mid 20th century that the world became aware that autistic spectrum disorders existed. In 1943, Dr. Leo Kanner began to study a group that included 11 children and labeled the disorder that affected them as being what we know today as autism. At the same time, Dr. Hans Asperger, a German scientist, was describing a milder disorder within the same spectrum known as Asperger syndrome. Today, we know it to be one of five developmental disorders that are often referred to as the autism spectrum disorders. Each illness in the autism spectrum will vary in degrees, with reg... (read more) Author: Mike Selvon

20. A Brief Insight Into Asperger's Syndrome September 02, 2008 Asperger's syndrome is a mild form of autism. People with this condition have trouble understanding social cues and therefore might have difficulties relating to other people. Otherwise, they are of normal intelligence. Children with Asperger's syndrome often have trouble with bullying at school, as they don't perceive that they appear weird or nerdy to others. There is no known treatment for the condition but therapy and training for social cues might help. Common to other forms of autism, those with the condition often exhibit repetitive behaviors and obsessive interests. However, t... (read more) Author: Jack Dobson

21. Managing Your Life With An Autistic Child August 24, 2008 Life with an autistic child can be confusing and challenging as well as a joy and pleasure. Autism is short for autistic spectrum disorder, which is a neurological disorder. There are various levels and forms of autism. These levels may vary from a mild case of high functioning autism called Asperger's Disorder, to more severe levels such as Rett Syndrome, which most often affects females on to a rarer form of autism called childhood disintegrative disorder or CDD. Since every individual is different, symptoms of autism will vary from child to child. The most influential factor of b... (read more) Author: Jon Arnold

22. What Is The Asperger Syndrome? August 18, 2008 Individuals who suffer from a disorder that causes impaired social behaviors, slow repetitive patterns and decreased motor abilities are normally diagnosed as having Asperger syndrome or AS. This disorder shares many of the same symptoms as high functioning autism and is in the autism spectrum of disorders, making it difficult to diagnose. While they are similar, they do have their differences and at times are treated differently. Also, those individuals with AS differ from autism patients in that there are normally no language skill delays. Hans Asperger, an Austrian pediatrician, was ... (read more) Author: Mike Selvon

23. The Difference Between Asperger's Syndrome and Autism August 12, 2008 According to the DSM-IV classifications asperger's syndrome and autism are two separate disorders. There is debate however because aspergers and autism exhibit some of the same symptoms. The argument is that aspergers is a form an autism and should not be listed as a separate entity when diagnosing the disorder or when devising treatment. The argument relies on the idea that since there is no distinct criteria for either disorder and they are both persuasive developmental disorders they should be treated the same. The argument about name is not just an argument on syntax, but an argument... (read more) Author: Jonathan Sullivan

24. Dealing with Asperger Syndrome July 14, 2008 Asperger Syndrome is a relatively mild form of autism that effects people in different ways than regular autism. Because it usually does not affect language, many people with Asperger Syndrome go undiagnosed. This is the one form of autism that is usually not caught at an early age and is instead a disorder that develops later in life. Asperger Syndrome, however, can be a very difficult condition to have, so as soon as you suspect yourself or your child of having communication and social behavior problems, see your family doctor. Many famous and successful people were diagnosed with Aspe... (read more) Author: Jonathan Sullivan

25. How to Live with Autism - Some Measures to Cope Up with Autism April 20, 2008 Autism can be defined as a brain development disorder. The disorder tends to impair social interaction & communication of the individual. It also causes restricted & repetitive behavior. Unfortunately, the disorder traits starts even before the child is three years old. The disease can be categorized in to two parts namely Autism & Asperger syndrome (milder spectrum disorder). Experts feel that Autism is transmitted as a hereditary disease. Here are some of the most common problems faced by children with Autism: a) Difficulty in using a language socially Children with Aut... (read more) Author: Bertil Hjert

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