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In this month's newsletter, we tackle the stressful period of diagnosis--what should you do before and after your child is diagnosed with an autistic disorder. We bring you some startling news regarding the nation's eating habits as well as some information on Autism 2 Awesome, Inc.'s Be First 2 Respond™ program.
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A Little Inspiration
At Autism 2 Awesome, we believe that a little inspiration can make a world of difference and have included a little something that has inspired us in the hopes that it can do the same for you.
This month's inspiration centers around Stephen Wiltshire, an artist who was diagnosed with autism at the age of three. Completely mute until around the age of eight, Wiltshire can now speak seven languages and perform extremely difficult calculations near-instantaneously. He is perhaps most famous for several cityscape panoramas he has drawn of major cities--Tokyo, Rome, London, Dubai, and more--entirely from memory. After short helicopter rides, Wiltshire is given a few days to complete these huge drawings (some measuring over ten meters) without the ability to look at any pictures of the city, relying only on his memory. His drawings are absolutely beautiful and astoundingly accurate.
We encourage you to visit Stephen Wiltshire's webpage to read his biography, detailing his life and accomplishments, as well as his videos section where you can see documentaries about his amazing drawings.
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What To Do If You Suspect Your Child May Have An Autistic Disorder?
And more importantly, what materials should you collect t o give to your doctor to help for an accurate diagnosis? For the good of your child, if you suspect your child may have a developmental disorder, talk to your doctor's primary health care provider.
See video of Max Wiznitzer, M.D. answering these questions at ABC News.
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What To Do When Your Child is Diagnosed with Autism
This article written by Robin Hausman Morris of Autism & Parenting Examiner is a valuable resource for any parent whose child has just been diagnosed with autism. She provides readers with more than just sympathy: she also provides ways to springboard into action, becoming an advocate for your autistic child, and developing your own plan to help your child.
Read her article at Examiner.com.
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News From The CDC: Eating In America Still Unhealthy
Surveys from the U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention paint a grim picture of the eating habits of the vast majority of Americans. Most Americans aren't eating the recommended number of servings of fruits and vegetables and no states have reached nation-wide objectives of fruit and vegetable consumption.
Read the rest of this report at Yahoo! News to see what effects the eating habits of the United States are having on its youngest members.
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Be First 2 Respond™
A rising number of adolescents diagnosed with autism are coming of age, and persons with developmental disorders are seven times more likely to encounter law enforcement officials. To ease these encounters and provide awareness, Autism 2 Awesome, Inc. has developed a training program suitable for parents, educators, law enforcement, fire rescue, public safety, emergency medical response teams, hospital ERs, 911 dispatchers, social services, and criminal justice agency personnel.
Be First 2 Respond™ Will:
· Increase Officer and Citizen Safety.
· Enhance Officer Communication and Response Skills.
· Save Valuable Time and Resources.
· Avoid Litigation.
· Build Community Partnerships.
To find out more information about this seminar, please visit our website and look under the 'services' tab.
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