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Autism Live Friday, February 15, 2013 Like Autism Live on Facebook at facebook.com Dr. Adel Najdowski, Director of Skills, shares tips on teaching Problem Solving to children on the Autism spectrum. Dr. Najdowski also answers viewer questions on knowing what to teach and how to teach children on the spectrum as well as evaluating your current treatment choices to see if they are meeting your needs. Dr. Jonathan Tarbox shares information on sleep issues, how and when to deal with them effectively. Rena Vance from Lineagen talks about the benefits of having genetic testing done on children with ASD. Autism Mom Shannon Penrod shares the joys of shopping at Sprouts Farm Markets. Autism Live is a production of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD), headquartered in Tarzana, California, and with offices throughout, the United States and around the globe. For more information on therapy for autism and other related disorders, visit the CARD website at centerforautism.com By: AutismLive … Continue reading →

A team of Boston and European scientists have found evidence for a female protective effect in autism that could explain why boys are at far greater risk for the disorder than girls. For years, its been known that boys are disproportionately affected by autism spectrum disorders, outnumbering girls four to one. What has never been clear is the reason for the gender imbalance: were males more biologically suspectable, or were females somehow insulated from the disorder and its suite of communication and behavioral problems? In a study published Monday, scientists studied thousands of pairs of twins and found evidence that supports the idea that females are protected. What remains to be done is the difficult task of pinpointing the biological reasons that underlie the gender imbalance, which could provide clues about how to prevent or treat the disorder. The first step is to understand what is going on. The question is whether being a girl actually truly prevents one from manifesting symptoms of autism, said Elise Robinson, an instructor in analytic and translational genetics at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School who led the study, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. Researchers used two large … Continue reading →

Readmore: Local, Health, Politics, Community, Education, Autism, Autistic, Child with Autism, Autism Treatment, Autism Research, Healthcare, Health Insurance, Autism Insurance, Great Lakes Center for Autism Treatment and Research, Arielle Berlin, Kelli Stapleton, Issy Stapleton, Isabelle Stapleton, The Status Woe, Team Issy Kelli Stapleton spends time in the hospital after her 13-year-old daughter with autism attacked her Imagine living with your child, fearful that one day, she could kill you. That's a reality for Benzie County mother Kelli Stapleton, who's 13-year-old daughter Isabelle has autism and that's created the problem behavior of aggression. Not all children with autism behave this way, but Issy sometimes does. Kelli remembers that when Issy was little, she had disturbing temper tantrums and as she got older, the aggression got worse. "I started having significant injuries like black eyes. I was sent to the hospital many times with sprained fingers," Kelli says. But that wasn't the worst of it. Issy has knocked her mother unconscious twice. The most recent time was so bad that Kelli ended up suffering a level two trauma and had to stay atMunson Medical Centerfor a few weeks. As the injuries keep happening, Kelli doesn't fear for herself, she fears for her … Continue reading →

The Joint Commission, in conjunction with the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association, recently recognized the Regional Medical Center of Orangeburg and Calhoun Counties with Advanced Certification for Primary Stroke Centers. Achievement of Primary Stroke Center Certification signifies an organizations dedication to fostering better outcomes for patients. The RMCs Primary Stroke Center Certification has demonstrated that its program meets critical elements of performance to achieve long-term success in improving outcomes for stroke patients. The RMC underwent a rigorous on-site review in December. A Joint Commission expert reviewed the RMCs compliance with the requirements for The Joint Commissions Disease-Specific Care Certification program, as well as primary stroke center requirements, such as collecting Joint Commission core measure data and using it for performance improvement activities. In achieving Joint Commission advanced certification, the Regional Medical Center has demonstrated its commitment to the highest level of care for its stroke patients, said Jean Range, executive director of Disease-Specific Care Certification with The Joint Commission. Certification is a voluntary process, and The Joint Commission commends RMC for successfully undertaking this challenge to elevate its standard of care and instill confidence in the community it serves. Developed in collaboration with the American Stroke Association and launched in … Continue reading →

Study found that complementary relief for stroke victims could help. (PRWEB UK) 19 February 2013 In response to this the National Council for Hypnotherapy has issued a case study detailing the benefits of hypnotherapy as an complementary treatment after a hypnotherapist was approached by a stroke victims husband looking for help. The client, at just 51, had suffered a huge stroke after a blood clot had occurred after a routine gastric band operation. The client was paralysed down one side and in constant agonising pain. She was currently being treated with morphine injections but needed deep brain surgery to try to completely prevent it. However, before the operation the client needed to increase fluid intake which was nearly impossible as she had stopped swallowing. It was essential for the hypnotherapist to establish if the swallowing problem was physical, psychological or even a mixture of both. The hypnotherapist discovered that the client was extremely anxious so she decided to work on relaxation techniques. This included a CD and cognitive practices that asked the client to imagine relaxing scenes such as walking along the beach and enjoying the sunshine. The client and hypnotherapist practiced this during various sessions until the client began … Continue reading →

Iraqi President Jalal Talabani, who is being treated in Germany after suffering a stroke, is "very stable" and "making progress," his doctor said on Tuesday. "His health is good, he's very stable, he's making progress," Najm al-Din Karim, who is also the governor of Iraq's Kirkuk province, told AFP, adding that "his team is very optimistic about the outcome." Talabani, 79, travelled to Germany in December after what state television reported was a stroke, the latest in a series of health problems he has suffered in recent years. His health has major political implications in Iraq, where he has sought to bring together various feuding politicians, Sunni and Shiite Muslims, and Arabs and Kurds. Talabani, who was born in November 1933, underwent successful heart surgery in the United States in August 2008. The previous year, he was evacuated to neighbouring Jordan for treatment for dehydration and exhaustion. He has also travelled to clinics in Europe in the past for treatment for a variety of ailments. See the original post: Iraq president responding to stroke treatment: medic … Continue reading →