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Recent Autism News
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Image via WikipediaAccording to a new CDC study that looked at medical and educational records, in 2006, .91% of eight-year-olds in the US (or 1.45% of boys and .32% of girls) were on the autistic spectrum (which includes Asperger Syndrome and PDD-NOS), though if you’re going for the scare story the way most of the ...2 days ago -
Washington in 5 minutes
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AUTISM New estimate out on autism rates ATLANTA | Health officials now estimate that one of every 110 children has autism. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released the new estimate Friday. Its a small change from the 1-of-100 estimate that CDC officials made in October. CDC officials said that estimate ...2 days ago -
Autism Jumps 57% in Just 4 Years
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Autism spectrum disorders increased by 57% in just four years, the CDC today reported. One in 110 U.S. kids suffers a form of autism.2 days ago -
One in 110 U.S. Children Has Autism
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FRIDAY, Dec. 18 (HealthDay News) -- In a finding that demonstrates that the prevalence of autism continues to rise, a government report released Friday finds that one in every 110 children in the United States has been diagnosed with the developmental disorder. Image: ...2 days ago -
CDC: Nearly 1 percent of U.S. kids have autism
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An average of one in 110 children have an autism spectrum disorder, according to a new study of the health and education records of 8 percent of 8-year-old children in the United States. In it’s release, the CDC says “These results reflect data collected in multiple communities throughout the U.S. from 2006 ...3 days ago -
The Danger of “Knowledge”
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Solomon warned at the end of Ecclesiastes that we need to be careful about what we study. He said, ” People are always writing books, and too much study will make you very tired.” Another translation says that there is no end to the number of books that you can read. Paul additionally warned Timothy that ...3 days ago -
Prove Yourself First
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I spoke with a woman who is coming into her place in ministry a few days ago. God is moving in supernatural ways in her life but she desires to remain grounded in sanity and God’s word. It is hard not believe your own press releases, even if you know you were the person who wrote them. S/he is a wise person ...6 days ago -
Autism Reality NB Reviews Alex Planks "Autism" Reality Video
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Alex Plank a young man with an Aspergers diagnosis, apparently a very, very mild version of Aspergers, has produced a video called " Autism Reality ". The video can be accessed at Static Vox . In the video, posted on a Facebook thread started by Lisa Jo Rudy on which I participated, Mr. Plank ...6 days ago -
Asperger Syndrome Fact Sheet
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This fact sheet on Asperger Syndrome appeared on the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation Website . It is an excellent reference. * Asperger Syndrome is an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and was first included in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (American Psychiatric Association) under the general category of ...6 days ago -
The Simplicity of Prayer
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Over the years, I’ve come to depend on the men and women who man our prayer lines at The Special Gathering . At each worship service, we have at least two of our members, usually deacons, who are asked to pray for the other members who come up for prayer. At first, I got into the prayer line as an ...1 week ago -
Raising the Buzz: At the Table with Tori Tuncan
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The oft quoted if not overly used statement from the late American cultural anthropologist Margaret Mead suggests that we should:Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed, citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.Tori Tuncan has taken this to heart as she devised an ...1 week ago -
We Can Never Move Away From God–a sermon for the Mentally Challenged community
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We Can Never Move Away from God Genesis 28:15 Central Theme: We can never move away from God‘s love. Introduction–Show the Hubble telescope book and talk about the pictures from outer space. We all travel now very quickly. I can go to SC in 6 hours. But it has not always been that way. Not so long ...1 week ago -
The Queen and I
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(University of Cambridge) Scientists at the University of Cambridge have discovered that the brains of individuals with autism are less active when engaged in self-reflective thought. The study published today in the journal Brain provides new evidence for the neural correlates of self-awareness and a new window into ...1 week ago -
Three Decade Low for Pastors
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USATODAY.com has reported that approval of the ethics of clergy has dropped to only 50 percent. This is the lowest the rating has been since the scandal in the Catholic church was report in which priest had sexually molested children and the Roman Catholic Church had systematically worked to cover up the abuse. ...1 week ago -
Don’t try to run things
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I overheard A choir director say recently, “Betty would like to be the head of every project we start in our choir.” Betty is a higher functioning mentally challenged person. I had to laugh because I, of course, have my own Betty in one of The Special Gathering choirs. My Betty isn’t willing to do ...1 week ago -
Perseverance–A Simple Solution
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My son sat with the children’s book he had illustrated sitting on his lap. “Mom,” he said, leaning forward to give his words emphasis, “all my life you told me that I could do anything I really wanted to do. When I was 18, I didn’t believe you. Now, I only wish you had told me that more often.” ...1 week ago -
Autism Treatments, Part 3: Is “Full Recovery” Possible?
Family Anatomy —
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Most people regard autism spectrum disorders (ASD) as life-long in nature. However, research over the past 40 years has shown that this is not always the case. In the December 2008 issue of the journal Neuropsychology Review, researcher Molly Helt and her colleagues reviewed the evidence that some ASD children ...1 week ago -
Life of a special needs parent: Proceed/Stumble/Learn/Proceed…
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Image: birdonarock / FreeDigitalPhotos.net So, yesterday was a “crying in the shower” kind of day. I’m overwhelmed, overwhelmed, overwhelmed. What’s funny is it’s not my work/workload, nor my novel that’s overwhelming. It’s these dumb awful circumstances that I feel powerful against, kids that I’m ...1 week ago -
Rosa’s Law
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Senator Barbara A. Mikulski’s online newsletter reported, “ U.S. Senator Barbara A. Mikulski today introduced Rosa’s Law , a bill that will eliminate the terms “mental retardation” and “mentally retarded” from the federal law books. U.S. Senator Michael B. Enzi (R-Wyo.) , Ranking Member of the ...1 week ago -
Witnessing a Mothers Fear
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There were a few frantic moments at a family get-together I attended last summer. A 15-year-old relative, who is autistic and unable to speak, disappeared from one minute to the next. His mother – my cousin – was frantic. All the party guests were enlisted to find out whether the 15-year-old was still in the ...1 week ago
