MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'autistic child'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:40:13 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4693335&cid=t_184836_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F04%2F08%2Fbest-of-our-blogs-april-8-2011%2F I’m going to skip my biweekly words of reflection today and talk about something important going on this month. While bees spread pollen during spring, organizations are spreading awareness about autism in April. There will be several activities running this month that will help raise awareness about autism, which is defined by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke as, “complex neurodevelopment disorders, characterized by social impairments, communication difficulties, and restricted, repetitive, and stereotyped patterns of behavior.” It is estimated that “three to six children out of every 1,000 will have an autism spectrum disorder.” For more information, you can check out the NINDS website. And to find out what you can do participate i... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4693335 Fri, 08 Apr 2011 11:56:52 +0100 4693335 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2745599&cid=t_184836_133_f&fid=35129&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwhitterer-autism.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F08%2Fhey-good-lookin.html My children enjoy yet another year in the public school education system. Whilst the speech delays are still with us nevertheless they grow and change daily. We arrive at the weekend after completing the first successful week, hopefully the first of many. It is whilst I am cooking lunch that my son accosts me in the kitchen.“Wot?”“What what dear?”“Wot is it being?”“What am I cooking? Um.....a fragrant concoction.”"Wot it is being?""Concoction?""No.""Fragrant?""Yes.""Fragrant is another word for smell."“What you be fragranting?”“The smell or fragrance? That’s probably the Oregano, it’s a herb. Isn’t it lovely?”“Wot?”“Hmm?”“Wot is it being?”“The other smells? Take a peek in the pan and a sniff. It’s either bacon, garlic or possibly the beans you ... Whitterer on Autism blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2745599 Sun, 30 Aug 2009 06:57:00 +0100 2745599 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2630320&cid=t_184836_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2FQqDf-k1f8WY%2F Someone once said, about her developmentally disabled son, “His wheelchair is on the inside.” Looking at this picture, I think it’s hard to tell which boy has issues. The one on the left somehow doesn’t look quite with it, at least to me. The one on the right is smiling broadly, his arm placed (protectively? affectionately?) on his brother’s arm. I think people don’t always know something is different about Alex. In a good photo, like this one, he looks entirely typical. It’s a frozen moment, and I think he was happy to be with his brother and his parents on vacation in Cape Cod. But in real life, with the swirl of autistic traits and symptoms, it’s pretty obvious. When we get on a bus, I’m usually kind of relieved that Alex is doing so... Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2630320 Wed, 22 Jul 2009 19:19:31 +0100 2630320 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2598430&cid=t_184836_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2FjSlpR24Z8uE%2F When I first came across the notion of perseveration, I thought it was questionable. I mean, so  someone stays locked on a subject or activity. What’s wrong with that? Shows they’re able to focus. Yesterday Alex spent the entire day asking, Penguin? Penguin? Penguin? Penguin? Penguin? Penguin? Penguin? Penguin? Penguin? Penguin? Penguin? Penguin? Penguin? Penguin? Penguin? Penguin? Penguin? Penguin? Penguin? Penguin? Penguin? Penguin? Penguin? Penguin? Penguin? Penguin? Penguin? Penguin? Penguin? Penguin? Photo courtesy of BotheredByBees (flickr.com) You get the idea. Thank god for ctrl + copy so I didn’t have to type the word “penguin” as often as he said it. Alex has a collection of toy jungle animals and some sea birds. Perhaps because we went to ... Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2598430 Mon, 13 Jul 2009 15:42:05 +0100 2598430 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2591646&cid=t_184836_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2FlK3iGS3FWoI%2F Image: jarcaj, Panoramio Today’s responses from the forums are to the question: “What trait of your autistic child would you most like to see more in yourself or in others?” “His genuine smile,” said one respondent. “His innocence,” said another. “Laugh, just because it feels good,” replied a third. “Spend the whole day playing, with no other cares in the world.  View people as strangers only as long as it takes to greet them with a hug, then they are instantly my friends.  Take everyone at face value, no assumption/concept of hidden agendas or ulterior motives. Courage to take people by the hand and show them what I want or need to be happy.” Another parent admired “his amazing ability to tell it like it is. I find ... Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2591646 Fri, 10 Jul 2009 20:44:26 +0100 2591646 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2324233&cid=t_184836_133_f&fid=35124&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Faspergerwoman%2F%7E3%2FOmsyyscy7O8%2Fvideo-adults-with-autism.html I found an interesting video on the CBS websit. Click on the blogpost to be forwarded to their siteUnfortunately people could think adults with autism all act like the people showed in the video. Not all adults with autims do need supported living in a community home far away from the outside world. I was touched by the words of a mum telling about the question of ther 10 year old daughter: what will happen with me when you are dead? That question has been on my mind for years. Contacts with other people with autism made clear this is not a silly question as many other adults with autism and/or their parents do worry about the time after the parents have died.How do you feel about this subject. Do you think about the future without the support of your parents/family? Please tell me, it rea... The Art of Being Asperger Woman blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2324233 Thu, 09 Apr 2009 18:42:00 +0100 2324233 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1806800&cid=t_184836_133_f&fid=37107&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aspieweb.net%2Ffather-had-to-kill-autistic-son%2F Although details are kinda sketchy at this time, A Grand Junction, Colorodo shot his teenage son - who has Aspergers Syndrome in the face when he was sleeping September 11th.  The man told his wife, “I had to kill him because you were ruining him.” and then fired more rounds into his Son’s face. Although it [...] (Source: AspieWeb.net) AspieWeb.net blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1806800 Thu, 18 Sep 2008 16:54:03 +0100 1806800 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1623234&cid=t_184836_133_f&fid=37107&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aspieweb.net%2Fvideo-diagnosing-a-girls-autism-aspergers%2F ABC News has this great video about something that sadly has not been looked at much - girls with Autism Spectrum Disorder.  It explores the differences in behaviors in boys and girls - and how it effects autistic behaviors, and possibly diagnosis.  Read more to view it. http://abcnews.go.com/video/playerIndex?id=4181242 (Source: AspieWeb.net) AspieWeb.net blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1623234 Tue, 15 Jul 2008 04:51:34 +0100 1623234 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1472546&cid=t_184836_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2F299177029%2F Last Saturday night, May 25th, a 10 year old autistic boy wandered from his home in Graham, NC, and was struck by a train. WCNC news reports that police were looking for him when he was struck. I think of the street I pass occasionally with the sign proclaiming “Autistic Child” and I wonder, is there any thing we can do to keep a child truly safe? Tags: asd, asperger, autism, autism blog, autistic child, Family, kids, kids blog, Parenting, pdd-nos, Safety, traffic signShare This (Source: Autism Vox) Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1472546 Tue, 27 May 2008 16:02:18 +0100 1472546