Support Autism...Help raise awareness to our government
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United States Congress
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Autism is a complex neurobiological disorder that typically lasts throughout a person's lifetime. It is part of a group of disorders known as autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Today, 1 in 150 individuals is diagnosed with autism, making it more common than pediatric cancer, diabetes, and AIDS combined. It occurs in all racial, ethnic, and social groups and is four times more likely to strike boys than girls. Autism impairs a person's ability to communicate and relate to others. It is also associated with rigid routines and repetitive behaviors, such as obsessively arranging objects or following very specific routines. Symptoms can range from very mild to quite severe.
Autism was first identified in 1943 by Dr. Leo Kanner of Johns Hopkins Hospital. At the same time, a German scientist, Dr. Hans Asperger, described a milder form of the disorder that is now known as Asperger Syndrome (read more). These two disorders are listed in the DSM IV (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders) as two of the five developmental disorders that fall under the autism spectrum disorders. The others are Rett Syndrome, PDD NOS (Pervasive Developmental Disorder), and Childhood Disintegrative Disorder. All of these disorders are characterized by varying degrees of impairment in communication skills and social abilities, and also by repetitive behaviors. For more discussion on the range of diagnoses that comprise autism spectrum disorder, click here.
Autism spectrum disorders can usually be reliably diagnosed by age 3, although new research is pushing back the age of diagnosis to as early as 6 months. Parents are usually the first to notice unusual behaviors in their child or their child's failure to reach appropriate developmental milestones. Some parents describe a child that seemed different from birth, while others describe a child who was developing normally and then lost skills. Pediatricians may initially dismiss signs of autism, thinking a child will %u201Ccatch up,%u201D and may advise parents to %u201Cwait and see.%u201D New research shows that when parents suspect something is wrong with their child, they are usually correct. If you have concerns about your child's development, don't wait: speak to your pediatrician about getting your child screened for autism.
If your child is diagnosed with autism, early intervention is critical to gain maximum benefit from existing therapies. Although parents may have concerns about labeling a toddler as %u201Cautistic,%u201D the earlier the diagnosis is made, the earlier interventions can begin. Currently, there are no effective means to prevent autism, no fully effective treatments, and no cure. Research indicates, however, that early intervention in an appropriate educational setting for at least two years during the preschool years can result in significant improvements for many young children with autism spectrum disorders. As soon as autism is diagnosed, early intervention instruction should begin. Effective programs focus on developing communication, social, and cognitive skills.
Autism is a complex neurobiological disorder that typically lasts throughout a person's lifetime. It is part of a group of disorders known as autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Today, 1 in 150 individuals is diagnosed with autism, making it more common than pediatric cancer, diabetes, and AIDS combined. It occurs in all racial, ethnic, and social groups and is four times more likely to strike boys than girls. Autism impairs a person's ability to communicate and relate to others. It is also associated with rigid routines and repetitive behaviors, such as obsessively arranging objects or following very specific routines. Symptoms can range from very mild to quite severe.
Autism was first identified in 1943 by Dr. Leo Kanner of Johns Hopkins Hospital. At the same time, a German scientist, Dr. Hans Asperger, described a milder form of the disorder that is now known as Asperger Syndrome (read more). These two disorders are listed in the DSM IV (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders) as two of the five developmental disorders that fall under the autism spectrum disorders. The others are Rett Syndrome, PDD NOS (Pervasive Developmental Disorder), and Childhood Disintegrative Disorder. All of these disorders are characterized by varying degrees of impairment in communication skills and social abilities, and also by repetitive behaviors. For more discussion on the range of diagnoses that comprise autism spectrum disorder, click here.
Autism spectrum disorders can usually be reliably diagnosed by age 3, although new research is pushing back the age of diagnosis to as early as 6 months. Parents are usually the first to notice unusual behaviors in their child or their child's failure to reach appropriate developmental milestones. Some parents describe a child that seemed different from birth, while others describe a child who was developing normally and then lost skills. Pediatricians may initially dismiss signs of autism, thinking a child will %u201Ccatch up,%u201D and may advise parents to %u201Cwait and see.%u201D New research shows that when parents suspect something is wrong with their child, they are usually correct. If you have concerns about your child's development, don't wait: speak to your pediatrician about getting your child screened for autism.
If your child is diagnosed with autism, early intervention is critical to gain maximum benefit from existing therapies. Although parents may have concerns about labeling a toddler as %u201Cautistic,%u201D the earlier the diagnosis is made, the earlier interventions can begin. Currently, there are no effective means to prevent autism, no fully effective treatments, and no cure. Research indicates, however, that early intervention in an appropriate educational setting for at least two years during the preschool years can result in significant improvements for many young children with autism spectrum disorders. As soon as autism is diagnosed, early intervention instruction should begin. Effective programs focus on developing communication, social, and cognitive skills.
CHECK OUT THE WEBSITE: www.autismspeaks.org/
Autism is a complex neurobiological disorder that typically lasts throughout a person's lifetime. It is part of a group of disorders known as autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Today, 1 in 150 individuals is diagnosed with autism, making it more common than pediatric cancer, diabetes, and AIDS combined. It occurs in all racial, ethnic, and social groups and is four times more likely to strike boys than girls. Autism impairs a person's ability to communicate and relate to others. It is also associated with rigid routines and repetitive behaviors, such as obsessively arranging objects or following very specific routines. Symptoms can range from very mild to quite severe.
Autism was first identified in 1943 by Dr. Leo Kanner of Johns Hopkins Hospital. At the same time, a German scientist, Dr. Hans Asperger, described a milder form of the disorder that is now known as Asperger Syndrome (read more). These two disorders are listed in the DSM IV (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders) as two of the five developmental disorders that fall under the autism spectrum disorders. The others are Rett Syndrome, PDD NOS (Pervasive Developmental Disorder), and Childhood Disintegrative Disorder. All of these disorders are characterized by varying degrees of impairment in communication skills and social abilities, and also by repetitive behaviors. For more discussion on the range of diagnoses that comprise autism spectrum disorder, click here.
Autism spectrum disorders can usually be reliably diagnosed by age 3, although new research is pushing back the age of diagnosis to as early as 6 months. Parents are usually the first to notice unusual behaviors in their child or their child's failure to reach appropriate developmental milestones. Some parents describe a child that seemed different from birth, while others describe a child who was developing normally and then lost skills. Pediatricians may initially dismiss signs of autism, thinking a child will %u201Ccatch up,%u201D and may advise parents to %u201Cwait and see.%u201D New research shows that when parents suspect something is wrong with their child, they are usually correct. If you have concerns about your child's development, don't wait: speak to your pediatrician about getting your child screened for autism.
If your child is diagnosed with autism, early intervention is critical to gain maximum benefit from existing therapies. Although parents may have concerns about labeling a toddler as %u201Cautistic,%u201D the earlier the diagnosis is made, the earlier interventions can begin. Currently, there are no effective means to prevent autism, no fully effective treatments, and no cure. Research indicates, however, that early intervention in an appropriate educational setting for at least two years during the preschool years can result in significant improvements for many young children with autism spectrum disorders. As soon as autism is diagnosed, early intervention instruction should begin. Effective programs focus on developing communication, social, and cognitive skills.
Autism is a complex neurobiological disorder that typically lasts throughout a person's lifetime. It is part of a group of disorders known as autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Today, 1 in 150 individuals is diagnosed with autism, making it more common than pediatric cancer, diabetes, and AIDS combined. It occurs in all racial, ethnic, and social groups and is four times more likely to strike boys than girls. Autism impairs a person's ability to communicate and relate to others. It is also associated with rigid routines and repetitive behaviors, such as obsessively arranging objects or following very specific routines. Symptoms can range from very mild to quite severe.
Autism was first identified in 1943 by Dr. Leo Kanner of Johns Hopkins Hospital. At the same time, a German scientist, Dr. Hans Asperger, described a milder form of the disorder that is now known as Asperger Syndrome (read more). These two disorders are listed in the DSM IV (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders) as two of the five developmental disorders that fall under the autism spectrum disorders. The others are Rett Syndrome, PDD NOS (Pervasive Developmental Disorder), and Childhood Disintegrative Disorder. All of these disorders are characterized by varying degrees of impairment in communication skills and social abilities, and also by repetitive behaviors. For more discussion on the range of diagnoses that comprise autism spectrum disorder, click here.
Autism spectrum disorders can usually be reliably diagnosed by age 3, although new research is pushing back the age of diagnosis to as early as 6 months. Parents are usually the first to notice unusual behaviors in their child or their child's failure to reach appropriate developmental milestones. Some parents describe a child that seemed different from birth, while others describe a child who was developing normally and then lost skills. Pediatricians may initially dismiss signs of autism, thinking a child will %u201Ccatch up,%u201D and may advise parents to %u201Cwait and see.%u201D New research shows that when parents suspect something is wrong with their child, they are usually correct. If you have concerns about your child's development, don't wait: speak to your pediatrician about getting your child screened for autism.
If your child is diagnosed with autism, early intervention is critical to gain maximum benefit from existing therapies. Although parents may have concerns about labeling a toddler as %u201Cautistic,%u201D the earlier the diagnosis is made, the earlier interventions can begin. Currently, there are no effective means to prevent autism, no fully effective treatments, and no cure. Research indicates, however, that early intervention in an appropriate educational setting for at least two years during the preschool years can result in significant improvements for many young children with autism spectrum disorders. As soon as autism is diagnosed, early intervention instruction should begin. Effective programs focus on developing communication, social, and cognitive skills.
We the undersigned, want to get help to focus on a mental disorder called Autism.Autism is a complex neurobiological disorder that typically lasts throughout a person's lifetime. It is part of a group of disorders known as autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Today, 1 in 150 individuals is diagnosed with autism, making it more common than pediatric cancer, diabetes, and AIDS combined. It occurs in all racial, ethnic, and social groups and is four times more likely to strike boys than girls. Autism impairs a person's ability to communicate and relate to others. It is also associated with rigid routines and repetitive behaviors, such as obsessively arranging objects or following very specific routines. Symptoms can range from very mild to quite severe.
Autism was first identified in 1943 by Dr. Leo Kanner of Johns Hopkins Hospital. At the same time, a German scientist, Dr. Hans Asperger, described a milder form of the disorder that is now known as Asperger Syndrome. These two disorders are listed in the DSM IV (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders) as two of the five developmental disorders that fall under the autism spectrum disorders. The others are Rett Syndrome, PDD NOS (Pervasive Developmental Disorder), and Childhood Disintegrative Disorder. All of these disorders are characterized by varying degrees of impairment in communication skills and social abilities, and also by repetitive behaviors. For more discussion on the range of diagnoses that comprise autism spectrum disorder.
Autism spectrum disorders can usually be reliably diagnosed by age 3, although new research is pushing back the age of diagnosis to as early as 6 months. Parents are usually the first to notice unusual behaviors in their child or their child's failure to reach appropriate developmental milestones. Some parents describe a child that seemed different from birth, while others describe a child who was developing normally and then lost skills.
Congress Please help us with support in the cause!
Autism was first identified in 1943 by Dr. Leo Kanner of Johns Hopkins Hospital. At the same time, a German scientist, Dr. Hans Asperger, described a milder form of the disorder that is now known as Asperger Syndrome. These two disorders are listed in the DSM IV (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders) as two of the five developmental disorders that fall under the autism spectrum disorders. The others are Rett Syndrome, PDD NOS (Pervasive Developmental Disorder), and Childhood Disintegrative Disorder. All of these disorders are characterized by varying degrees of impairment in communication skills and social abilities, and also by repetitive behaviors. For more discussion on the range of diagnoses that comprise autism spectrum disorder.
Autism spectrum disorders can usually be reliably diagnosed by age 3, although new research is pushing back the age of diagnosis to as early as 6 months. Parents are usually the first to notice unusual behaviors in their child or their child's failure to reach appropriate developmental milestones. Some parents describe a child that seemed different from birth, while others describe a child who was developing normally and then lost skills.
Congress Please help us with support in the cause!
We signed the "Support Autism...Help raise awareness to our government" petition!
# 62:
10:55 am PST, Dec 22,
Jon Heiken, California
# 61:
11:21 pm PST, Dec 16,
Kelli Whittenburg, Texas
i have 2 sons with autism and am having trouble getting help and training to teach these boys. been trying for years for the school to help or at least they should know who i can turn to for help. not only for the boys but for the whole family, it affects everyone
i have 2 sons with autism and am having trouble getting help and training to teach these boys. been trying for years for the school to help or at least they should know who i can turn to for help. not only for the boys but for the whole family, it affects everyone
# 59:
3:35 pm PST, Nov 25,
Shena Trepenskis, New York
# 58:
11:13 am PDT, Oct 8,
C Kelly Corona, Arizona
# 57:
2:50 pm PDT, Oct 3,
Name not displayed, Texas
# 56:
12:27 am PDT, Sep 22,
Casey Shaffer, Ohio
I'm signing this for the love of my life, my son Andrew. I am also signing in honor of Fallon Mydske and Austin Shaft.
I'm signing this for the love of my life, my son Andrew. I am also signing in honor of Fallon Mydske and Austin Shaft.
# 55:
4:24 pm PDT, Sep 20,
Name not displayed, Texas
# 54:
4:48 pm PDT, Sep 16,
Janice Sturdy, United Kingdom
# 53:
11:37 am PDT, Aug 20,
Connie Allen, Connecticut
# 52:
3:57 pm PDT, Jul 30,
Carl Rosenstock, Wisconsin
# 51:
11:13 pm PDT, Jul 17,
Name not displayed, Indiana
# 50:
8:19 am PDT, Jun 25,
Jennie Halen, Sweden
# 49:
7:57 am PDT, Jun 14,
Lori Abbott, Pennsylvania
# 48:
7:17 pm PDT, May 30,
Amanda Edlund-Smith, Kentucky
I'm the mother of a 9 yr old daughter with Asperger's Syndrome.
I'm the mother of a 9 yr old daughter with Asperger's Syndrome.
# 47:
11:29 am PDT, May 29,
Kimberly Roeder, Nevada
# 46:
11:45 pm PDT, May 15,
Ali Mellott, Delaware
# 45:
11:23 am PDT, May 5,
Angie Whiteman, United Kingdom
# 44:
10:31 am PDT, May 1,
Joyce Dean, California
Save our future, save future children from this disease, it is so costly emotionally & financially not only to the child, but the family, & to society as a whole. We need to uncover the causes, discoveer cure, combat this disease & recover!
Save our future, save future children from this disease, it is so costly emotionally & financially not only to the child, but the family, & to society as a whole. We need to uncover the causes, discoveer cure, combat this disease & recover!
# 43:
6:17 am PDT, Apr 22,
Jessica Dodson, Arkansas
# 42:
12:43 am PDT, Apr 19,
Lindy Smith, Minnesota
# 41:
1:22 am PDT, Apr 16,
Ari R. Kolman, Canada
# 40:
11:50 am PDT, Apr 12,
Llewelyn Dodson, Arkansas
# 39:
4:29 pm PDT, Apr 9,
Connie Allen, Connecticut
# 38:
9:54 pm PDT, Apr 7,
Kara Barrera, New York
# 37:
6:09 am PDT, Apr 6,
Yannie Vicuna, New York
"EACH CHILD IS A UNIQUE HUMAN BEING..." I AM A BLESSING MOTHER OF AN AUTISTIC CHILD.
"EACH CHILD IS A UNIQUE HUMAN BEING..." I AM A BLESSING MOTHER OF AN AUTISTIC CHILD.
# 36:
12:50 pm PDT, Apr 5,
Vidya Sims, California
# 35:
6:48 am PDT, Apr 2,
Jennifer Gardner, Florida
# 34:
8:40 pm PDT, Mar 30,
Alexandra Douglas, Greece
# 33:
2:55 pm PDT, Mar 29,
Carly Tinkler, Kansas
# 32:
12:36 pm PDT, Mar 29,
Rachel Jackson, Maryland
# 31:
10:10 am PDT, Mar 29,
Name not displayed, Germany
# 30:
9:55 pm PDT, Mar 28,
Jennifer Farnum, Texas
# 29:
8:56 am PDT, Mar 28,
Julie Combs, Kentucky
# 28:
4:02 pm PDT, Mar 27,
Robin Powell, North Carolina
# 27:
9:14 am PDT, Mar 27,
JeanAnn Hurst, California
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6:36 am PDT, Mar 27,
Charles Mclachlan, United Kingdom
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# 25:
1:53 pm PDT, Mar 25,
Kimberly Hurtt, North Carolina
# 24:
12:54 pm PDT, Mar 25,
Suzie Gordon, New Hampshire
# 23:
11:05 am PDT, Mar 25,
Heidi Costello, Missouri
My family has Autism in it and I have seen where espcially if you are high fuctioning that you are often misdiganosised and often not given services for your needs in the class room,etc. There is so much that needs to be done with research just to be able to understand Autism and to provide more efficitive treatment. Thank You.
My family has Autism in it and I have seen where espcially if you are high fuctioning that you are often misdiganosised and often not given services for your needs in the class room,etc. There is so much that needs to be done with research just to be able to understand Autism and to provide more efficitive treatment. Thank You.
# 22:
10:04 am PDT, Mar 25,
Petra Smit, Massachusetts
I am proud mom to a beautiful boy with an Autism Spectrum Disorder diagnosis (amongst many other diagnoses). In addition, he also suffers from the so commonly observed co-morbid?, concommittant?, *simply* part of ASD? gastrointestinal, immune system, metabolic, mitochondrial, and so on dysfunctions. And great relief for these dysfunctions has been realized for him through *biomedical* treatments (diet, targeted vitamins and other supplements, detoxification treatments, etc). And co-incidentally, as his medical problems/symptoms improved, so did his *autistic* symptoms. Raising awareness, raising MORE awareness is critical. Just as critical is raising awareness for the fact that each and every child diagnosed with *autism* needs a thorough medical work up and that by treating the medical disorders/dysfunction, remission of *autism* can be achieved. Biomedical treatments deserve careful study and consideration and yes, REIMBURSEMENT
I am proud mom to a beautiful boy with an Autism Spectrum Disorder diagnosis (amongst many other diagnoses). In addition, he also suffers from the so commonly observed co-morbid?, concommittant?, *simply* part of ASD? gastrointestinal, immune system, metabolic, mitochondrial, and so on dysfunctions. And great relief for these dysfunctions has been realized for him through *biomedical* treatments (diet, targeted vitamins and other supplements, detoxification treatments, etc). And co-incidentally, as his medical problems/symptoms improved, so did his *autistic* symptoms. Raising awareness, raising MORE awareness is critical. Just as critical is raising awareness for the fact that each and every child diagnosed with *autism* needs a thorough medical work up and that by treating the medical disorders/dysfunction, remission of *autism* can be achieved. Biomedical treatments deserve careful study and consideration and yes, REIMBURSEMENT
# 21:
10:04 am PDT, Mar 25,
Petra Smit, Massachusetts
I am proud mom to a beautiful boy with an Autism Spectrum Disorder diagnosis (amongst many other diagnoses). In addition, he also suffers from the so commonly observed co-morbid?, concommittant?, *simply* part of ASD? gastrointestinal, immune system, metabolic, mitochondrial, and so on dysfunctions. And great relief for these dysfunctions has been realized for him through *biomedical* treatments (diet, targeted vitamins and other supplements, detoxification treatments, etc). And co-incidentally, as his medical problems/symptoms improved, so did his *autistic* symptoms. Raising awareness, raising MORE awareness is critical. Just as critical is raising awareness for the fact that each and every child diagnosed with *autism* needs a thorough medical work up and that by treating the medical disorders/dysfunction, remission of *autism* can be achieved. Biomedical treatments deserve careful study and consideration and yes, REIMBURSEMENT
I am proud mom to a beautiful boy with an Autism Spectrum Disorder diagnosis (amongst many other diagnoses). In addition, he also suffers from the so commonly observed co-morbid?, concommittant?, *simply* part of ASD? gastrointestinal, immune system, metabolic, mitochondrial, and so on dysfunctions. And great relief for these dysfunctions has been realized for him through *biomedical* treatments (diet, targeted vitamins and other supplements, detoxification treatments, etc). And co-incidentally, as his medical problems/symptoms improved, so did his *autistic* symptoms. Raising awareness, raising MORE awareness is critical. Just as critical is raising awareness for the fact that each and every child diagnosed with *autism* needs a thorough medical work up and that by treating the medical disorders/dysfunction, remission of *autism* can be achieved. Biomedical treatments deserve careful study and consideration and yes, REIMBURSEMENT
# 20:
8:14 am PDT, Mar 25,
Name not displayed, New York
# 19:
4:23 am PDT, Mar 25,
Anita Harvey, Australia
Both my children have ASD. Australia seems to eventually (it takes years) follow in the USA's footsteps. What you do affects the worldwide ASD community.
Both my children have ASD. Australia seems to eventually (it takes years) follow in the USA's footsteps. What you do affects the worldwide ASD community.
# 18:
3:23 am PDT, Mar 25,
Bill C, Germany
# 17:
2:37 am PDT, Mar 25,
Nora Perez, Australia
# 16:
2:25 am PDT, Mar 25,
Lynda Harding, United Kingdom
# 15:
2:24 am PDT, Mar 25,
Ian Boyd, Australia
# 14:
2:05 am PDT, Mar 25,
Dejana Matkovič, Slovenia
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# 13:
12:24 am PDT, Mar 25,
Steve Dale, Australia
For more impact, add a personal comment here
For more impact, add a personal comment here
# 12:
11:54 pm PDT, Mar 24,
Andreja Matkovic, Slovenia
# 11:
11:20 pm PDT, Mar 24,
Alan Haggard, California
# 10:
3:52 pm PDT, Mar 24,
Megan Bliss, Australia
# 9:
1:28 pm PDT, Mar 24,
Chum R, Canada
# 8:
12:46 pm PDT, Mar 24,
Panagiotis Rigopoulos, Greece
# 7:
9:31 am PDT, Mar 24,
Sigrid De Ruyck, Belgium
# 6:
9:18 am PDT, Mar 24,
Claudia Tapia Guerrero, Mexico
Autism is a matter of attention!
Autism is a matter of attention!
# 5:
9:17 am PDT, Mar 24,
Adam Johnson, United Kingdom
# 4:
8:45 am PDT, Mar 24,
Rolf Stuber, Switzerland
# 3:
8:43 am PDT, Mar 24,
Mieke Bernaards, Belgium
# 2:
8:25 am PDT, Mar 24,
Kathryn Akin, Texas
I am a Developmental Pediatrician and about half of my patietns are on the autism spectrum. I spend about two hours with new patients, testing ,etc. Reimbursement is terrible from insurance and worse from mediaid. I see everyone, but me and my patients could sure use some help.
I am a Developmental Pediatrician and about half of my patietns are on the autism spectrum. I spend about two hours with new patients, testing ,etc. Reimbursement is terrible from insurance and worse from mediaid. I see everyone, but me and my patients could sure use some help.
# 1:
8:21 am PDT, Mar 24,
Jacqueline Robinson, Georgia
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