Posts from ‘Oregon Autism Resources’
An answer at last
So it took about a week longer for Jackson’s teacher to make her final decision on his placement for next year. Rearranging children, deciding the best for all, and a child dropping out of the morning class all contributed to the final outcome. Jackson will be attending the five day (instead of four-day) morning class with the understanding that if he’s too stressed and cannot hang with it or needs more support and and a slower pace, he’ll be free to move back to afternoon.
I am satisfied with this final answer and more determined than ever to keep him moving forward during the rest of the summer break. We cannot let him slide backward, he needs that consistent schedule and concerted practice to keep him on track, and we need it too.
One run Jackson will not be participating in...
Jackson slept for eleven hours straight! I cannot express to you how amazing that is. Insomnia is a common symptom of autism. It could be worse (he just sings and hums and scratches my arm for hours) but we are almost always tired. So we feel good this morning!
Autism Run in Eugene, OR
General Autism Resources
Autism Speaks & Autism Society
These are two of the finest autism advocacy and information groups out there.
Autism Society of America
Provides a balanced explanation of autism and treatments.
Unlocking Autism
They offer great list of helpful articles, books, websites, testimonials, and other resources focusing on various treatments others have tried.
Generation Rescue
By now, you have probably heard about Generation Rescue, founded by celebrity couple Jenny McCarthy & Jim Carey. McCarthy has become the leading voice in Autism awareness and advocacy. Her group is promoting some interesting new research linking autism with a variety of other ailments, including gastro-intestinal issues and food allergies. They treat these underlying issues “with the goal of recovering children with autism using biomedical intervention. ”
Not everybody agrees with their findings, however. Many in the medical community consider Generation Rescue a fringe group.
Gluten Free Sites
GlutenFree.com
Entertainment Options
Spectrum Connections DVD
This is a wonderfully designed DVD series that brings “circle time” to your living room. The producers are autism specialists, and it shows. The music is simple, and the visuals are totally uncluttered. Jackson loves these videos and CD’s. And as an added bonus, they aren’t terribly annoying for adults.
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