Archive for January 6, 2010
Neuroinflammation & Oxidative Stress: The ABC’s of Testing & Treatment
Jan 6th
New research is focused on how oxidative stress and inflammation impacts the nervous system, resulting in some of the symptoms of Autism Spectrum Disorders. This lecture reviews research about the mechanisms of oxidative stress, how it may affect the human body, and testing that is currently available to assess it in each patient. Treatment using supplements, herbal and homeopathic medicines will be reviewed.
The Use of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for Children with Autism
Jan 6th
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) has shown promising results in the treatment of autism. HBOT involves the breathing of pure oxygen in a hyperbaric chamber – pressurized above one atmosphere absolute (ATA). Originally utilized to treat a life-threatening condition known as the ‘bends’, in divers, its therapeutic use has expanded to include carbon monoxide poisoning, gangrene, osteomyelitis, and, more recently, autism.
HBOT enhances blood flow to the brain, reduces inflammation and oxidative stress, and mobilizes stem cells from the bone marrow. Deficits in all of these have been implicated in the development of autism.
A typical treatment protocol for autism consists of breathing pure oxygen for sixty minutes at 1.3 to 1.5 ATA, which corresponds to a depth of ten to seventeen feet of seawater (FSW).
A substantial majority of patients experience benefits with HBOT. These include improvements in language, eye contact, socialization, appetite and digestion. It can also reduce the intestinal inflammation associated with bacteria, fungus and parasites.
Lori Lite Focuses on Self Esteem and Stress Reducing for Kids!
Jan 6th
January 5, 2010 Atlanta, GA. Children’s author and entrepreneur Lori Lite returns to the ABC’s “Shark Tank” reality series Friday, Jan. 8, marking her first appearance on the show since August 2009. “Shark” real estate mogul Barbara Corcoran offered a sharing interest in Lite’s up-and-coming company Stress Free Kids. This remarkable series of books and are all about helping to reduce children’s stress and anxiety.
Stress Free Kids and Autism Today help those with Autism and Asperger Spectrum Disorder become active participants in managing their own stress, anxiety and anger. Karen Simmons, CEO, Founder of Autism Today is a leader in providing the most efficient and effective information available to help families and professionals living with Autism.
Since that recent Shark Tank episode, Borders stores is now carrying Lite’s books nationwide, including such titles as “Angry Octopus”, a stress-management book and “Affirmation Weaver”, a self esteem-building book.
“Borders is the first retail chain to give me nationwide placement in their stores. I love that Borders believes in me and my books, which truly do help children live stress-free lives”, Lori says.
A relaxed crowd of children expressed positive affirmations, as Lite read to them from “Affirmation Weaver”, at a recent Borders event in Long Beach, California. “It was thrilling to see a large group of children repeating positive statements,” says Lite.
Borders features this special series from Stress Free Kids http://autismtoday.com/indigooceandreams.html.
For more information visit your favorite Borders locations featuring Stress Free Kids. To arrange an interview with Lori Lite, please contact Rick Lite at (800) 841-4204.
About Autism Today:
Autism Today is dedicated to helping those on the autism spectrum realize their goals and dreams while supporting parents and professionals in the process. Karen Simmons feels that, “helping and supporting parents, professionals and their children to manage stress is one of the best sway we can empower individuals on the autism spectrum to achieve their personal best.”
Karen’s ambition is to eliminate obstacles while enhancing strengths that can be present when dealing with special needs issues by providing the most efficient and effective information access tool available today. Her vision is to shine light on special needs by empowering individuals on the spectrum to become their personal best. Autism Today’s renowned conference series returns this Spring with the Edmonton Autism Biomedical Conference, join us for three days of education, networking and excitement – www.autismbiomedical.com
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“Take-Home Toolkit” for Positive Relationships for those with Autism (Continued)
Jan 6th
3. Communicate for communities sake: Help to carefully bridge relationships between peers and those with autism. This is an intuitive process, so be careful of boundaries. Try hooking up with a “peer coach.” Reach into who they truly are and help to pull them out. Get them to volunteer, sign up for an acting class or try to find others who have something in common. By building, nourishing and enhancing young relationships with peers, employers, family and community, the fabric of humanity is enhanced.
HOW PARENTS CAN HELP:
After I got Jonny and Stephen in football it was difficult at first because Jonny was not accepted. He was seen as someone who was different. At the first parent meeting, Coach Dave said “when the boys are on the field they are mine, when they go home they go back to you parents. Please respect this rule and the kids will learn respect and discipline.” I worked with the Coach to help Jonny fit in, of course the coach talked and modeled a lot about acceptance, because he too was in a wheelchair. He treated everyone the same and expected the best from everyone. One time Dave, told Jonny to do push ups. Jonny ran over to me on the sidelines crying because he didn’t want to do push ups. I told him, at the disapproval of the staring parents around me, to do what the coach said. This one thing changed Jonny for life! When Jonny began his practice he was running behind all the team players as they ran their laps. As the year went on, something happened that caused the team to bond and embrace Jonny for who he was as well as his strengths. He was really a good blocker, because since he always did the same thing over and over again. The team began running behind Jonny, so that he would be first in line when they ran laps. By the end of the season, the whole team celebrated Jonny at the final pizza party, giving him a great big “hoorah”!
