Pope To Pray For People With Autism On Autism Sunday 2009
Main Category: AutismArticle Date: 27 Jan 2009 - 2:00 PDT
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His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI has written to the Co-Founders of Autism Sunday, British campaigners Ivan and Charika Corea invoking God's blessings, strength and peace on the Autism Community. He has also stated that he appreciates the concerns over autism.
Autism Sunday - also known as the International Day of Prayer for Autism and Asperger's Syndrome takes place on Sunday 8th February 2009. Cathedrals, Churches and religious organisations will remember over 60 million people with autism and Asperger's Syndrome around the world and over 500,000 people with autism in the UK in prayer.
Ministers, parliamentarians and dignitaries are to attend a Service for Autism to mark Autism Sunday at one of the largest churches on the east side of London at All Saint's Church, Inman's Row, Woodford Wells.
Ivan Corea, co-Founder of Autism Sunday said: 'We are delighted that His Holiness the Pope will be remembering parents, carers, children and adults with autism and Asperger's Syndrome in his prayers on Autism Sunday. We are urging World Leaders including President Barack Obama to speak up for Autism on Autism Sunday.'
Autism Sunday was launched by Ivan and Charika Corea in 2002 with a historic service at St.Paul's Cathedral in London.
For further information please see: http://autismsunday.tripod.com, http://autismsunday.blog.co.uk
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Passive Developmental Disorders
posted by Dan on 27 Jan 2009 at 5:40 amAutism is one of what I believe are a number of what are called passive developmental disorders- and autism is the most common. Autism is a disability caused by a brain development disorder of unknown cause, yet some suspect the cause is some sort of neurological dysfunction. Usually, symptoms of the disease present themselves before the toddler reaches the age of three. Before Autism was more understood, others labeled them as childhood schizophrenia or as having a psychosis or mental retardation.
Out of 16 related characteristics, eight must be present to be considered autistic, according to others. As with all passive developmental disorders, the person expresses language, social, and behavioral difficulties. Treatment includes what are called psychotropic medications that delay the progression of the disorder, as well as relieve some of the symptoms of one who is autistic. Behavioral therapy is common as a treatment regimen as well. Boys get Autism much more than girls.
Then there is the controversy between many who claim that thimerosal- a preservative containing mercury, which is a neurotoxin that was used in vaccines until 2001, was the catalyst for autism in children. Over 5000 lawsuits have been filed because of this belief, and some have been successful for the plaintiff. Yet most agree the correlation between thimersal and autism is void of scientific merit. Furthermore, the cases of autism have not decreased since the preservative was discontinued in 2001.
Aside from Autism, the other four passive developmental disorders are known as autism spectrum disorders.
Asperger’s Syndrome is more common than autism, and the symptoms are milder, as there is minimal delay in language abilities, if at all. What is expressed with Asperger’s syndrome is mild autistic symptoms. In time, the patient may express atypical personality disorders, though. While intelligence is within normal limits with the Asperger’s patient, social interactions and abilities preset difficulty for such a patient. As with Autism, medications and behavioral therapy are treatment regimens with one with this syndrome
Rett’s Syndrome or disorder presents with not only atypical behavior, but also suffers from restricted physical growth and movement. There is cognitive and social impairment as well. The disorder affects mostly girls, and the cause is due to a gene mutation.
Chldhood Disintegrative disorder is rare, and is 10 times less common than autism. The disorder has a late onset with mild autistic symptoms. The disorder affects mostly boys, and regression is sudden and possible with this disorder. Skills lost with this disorder may be language, social, self-care, as well as play or motor skills. Decreased function or impairment with this disorder may include social skills and behavioral flaws. Central Nervous System pathology is a suspected cause of this disorder.
Finally, there are passive development disorders that are not otherwise specified. This may include atypical autism, for example. Yet as with the rest of types of these disorders, the symptoms vary in their intensity, and the range of abilities of these developmental disorders vary widely as well. Medicinal treatment along with cognitive and behavioral therapy prove to be most beneficial for all the different types of Passive Development Disorders that unfortunately exist for unknown reasons,
Dan Abshear
Pervasive Developmental Disorders
posted by Jocelyn on 30 Jan 2009 at 11:04 amASD is a Pervasive developmental disorder. Pervasive as in affecting all aspects of a person's life.
Pervasive Development Disorders include Autism, Asperger Syndrome, PDD-NOS (i.e., a unique mix of autistic traits), etc.
For more information on Autism Spectrum Disorders, please visit http://www.autism-society.org and click on Autism 101.
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