WATERFORD A man facing charges for allegedly head-butting and kicking a 3-year-old Town of Waterford boy while giving him autism therapy has been suspended from his job indefinitely. Stephen T. Jacobs, 27, of Wauwatosa, was working with the severely autistic boy through Autism Intervention Milwaukee, a Wauwatosa-based provider of diagnostic and treatment services for young children with autism. Autism Intervention Milwaukee clinical psychologist Kathleen Woody said Tuesday that Jacobs was suspended immediately after the boys mother notified the company of the alleged abuse, which was reportedly caught on video Dec. 14. The boy was Jacobs only current patient and he will not be given any new ones, Woody said. He has been terminated from that case and will not be offered another case, she said. Our primary concern is the welfare of this child and every child we work with. Autism Intervention Milwaukee has about 70 therapists including full-time workers and part-time ones like Jacobs. Such an abuse allegation against a therapist is an isolated incident, Woody said. She added Jacobs had worked with the company since 2009, with no prior abuse reported. We of course did a due diligence background check. His references provided were very strong, she said. … Continue reading →

healthsection Health Topics A-Z Healthy Living Featured Conditions eHow Now eHow Health Conditions & Treatments Heat Stroke Treatment for Heat Stroke Aunice Reed Aunice Reed is a medical science writer living in Los Angeles, Calif. With over 10 years previous nursing experience, Reed has been writing for over six years and has attended University of Northern Iowa, University of California, Los Angeles and Los Angeles Harbor College. Under normal circumstances, the human body adequately rids itself of heat through sweating. However, when the weather is extremely hot, the body may not be able to keep up with the demand. Heat stroke, commonly referred to as sun stroke, is a serious hyperthermic condition in which the temperature of the body elevates uncontrollably. Tending to come on suddenly following a period of heat exhaustion, it is common among older people. Infants and young children are among those at increased risk of developing this condition. Signs that someone may be suffering from classic heat stroke: High body temperature, over 104 Fahrenheit. Increases rapidly. Fainting or unsteadiness Confusion, irritability, agitation Pulse may be weak and slow, or fast and strong Very little or no sweating Hot and dry skin Complications of heat stroke include … Continue reading →

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James DeLittle, 49, of Broadway West in Fulford, to travel to Kiev for stem cell treatment 11:27am Wednesday 1st January 2014 in News By Mike Laycock, Chief reporter James DeLittle A PARKINSONS Disease sufferer from York is to travel to Kiev for pioneering stem cell treatment, in a last-ditch bid to tackle his worsening condition. James DeLittle, 49, hopes the two-day treatment in the Ukrainian capital will lessen his symptoms, which include poor balance, tremor, difficulties controlling his limbs and slurred speech. Jamess mother, relatives and customers at three pubs in the York and Selby area have scraped together about 7,000 to pay for foetal stem cells to be injected into his stomach and arms. His condition has worsened significantly in recent months, causing him to fall several times, suffering injuries including a broken nose, ribs and thumb joint. James, of Broadway West in Fulford, said: As far as I know, Im the first person from the UK to go to the clinic and I would love to come back with an improvement in my condition to show all the other people with Parkinsons how they might benefit too. The NHS doesnt support the treatment at this stage so weve … Continue reading →