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Archive for the 'autism' Category

Autism Progress
Monday, December 8th, 2008

Recently we had a meeting with our child’s psychologist who disclosed the results of our child’s last evaluation. We were very pleased to find out that in one year’s time her nonverbal IQ jumped over 20 points, putting her in the normal range. This meant that she made significantly more than a normal year’s worth [...]

Columbus Walk Now for Autism
Monday, October 13th, 2008

The weather was perfect for the Columbus Walk Now for Autism fundraising event. Many teams wore T-shirts in support.
Prior to the walk, walkers were allowed into the Schottenstein Center to have their pictures taken with various Ohio State people, such as the Buckeye Cheerleader and the fan that dresses up in his white Ohio State [...]

Columbus Walk Now for Autism
Monday, October 6th, 2008

On Saturday, October 12, Autism Speaks is holding a Walk Now for Autism fundraiser in the Columbus, OH, area.  My family has a team for our daughter.
Despite some promising discoveries, the cause of autism is unknown and a cure does not exist. Research is crucial. Every 20 minutes another child is diagnosed with autism. Not [...]

Medical Autism Board Founded
Wednesday, September 10th, 2008

HT: Adventures in Autism
Yesterday the US Autism and Asperger Association announced the creation of the American Medical Autism Board. The independent board will offer a credentialing process for biomedical evaluation and treatment of people with ASD.
I have to say “Bravo” to the reduction of risk, the centralization of knowledge, and the lack of government reliance. [...]

John McCain gave a decent speech last night. He was very right that the Republicans have sold out on their promise to deliver small government. It was interesting that he included support for families of those with autism. I do not doubt that John McCain is sincere in his support for the cause; he has [...]