If we don't pay attention, we will miss the unfolding story of what we are being told, and where our thoughts are being guided on this journey of discovery about our children with ASD. How much is politics guiding this outpour of recent studies on Autism? What is real? I recently heard someone comment that people in Los Angeles are more prone to have back-surgery vs people in Manhattan. And, with California's evaporating economy and as budget cuts to vital services continue to rollout, a harsh reality takes hold. This Wall Street Journal article is worth reading and offers further insight on the layout of Autism in California.
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L.A. Confidential: Seeking Reasons for Autism's Rise
(February 1, 2010; by Melinda Beck)
http://www.emailthis.clickability.com/et/emailThis?clickMap=viewThis&etMailToID=513602745
http://online.wsj.com/article_email/SB10001424052748703422904575039351632663996-lMyQjAxMTAwMDAwNDEwNDQyWj.html
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Gastrointestinal Symptoms...Evidence-based Guidelines? What Do We Do and Who Do We Listen To?
January 2010, consensus guidelines are documented by The American Academy of Pediatrics in its publication of "Recommendations for Evaluation and Treatment of Common Gastrointestinal Problems in Children with ASD".
This publication is very important -
1) Masses of information flood the internet, and without 'evidence-based' guidelines for the evaluation of gastrointestinal symptoms for ASD children, who range from 9% to 70% or higher in presentation of GI symptoms (abdominal pain, constipation, diarreah and reflux), things can become very complicated. And, although concensus guidelines for management of these common GI symptoms have been developed for the mainstream pediatric population, few if any publications address modification in the diagnostic evaluation of the unique ASD population with disabilities such as impaired language skills.
2) The publication endorses the need for 'EDUCATION' - Educating Parents and Caregivers of children with ASD to enhance their knowledge, their ability to understand, identify and react to the 'Red Flags' related to GI symptoms. Education is prevention and ultimately will support the health and development of these kiddos.
View the full article on consensus recommendations go to:
Vist http://www.pediatrics.org/cgi/cont/full/125Supplement_1/S19
Please Donate to What's In Your Lunch Box. Every dollar helps and your donations directly support education of Parents and Caregivers. www.whatsinyourlunchbox.net
This publication is very important -
1) Masses of information flood the internet, and without 'evidence-based' guidelines for the evaluation of gastrointestinal symptoms for ASD children, who range from 9% to 70% or higher in presentation of GI symptoms (abdominal pain, constipation, diarreah and reflux), things can become very complicated. And, although concensus guidelines for management of these common GI symptoms have been developed for the mainstream pediatric population, few if any publications address modification in the diagnostic evaluation of the unique ASD population with disabilities such as impaired language skills.
2) The publication endorses the need for 'EDUCATION' - Educating Parents and Caregivers of children with ASD to enhance their knowledge, their ability to understand, identify and react to the 'Red Flags' related to GI symptoms. Education is prevention and ultimately will support the health and development of these kiddos.
View the full article on consensus recommendations go to:
Vist http://www.pediatrics.org/cgi/cont/full/125Supplement_1/S19
Please Donate to What's In Your Lunch Box. Every dollar helps and your donations directly support education of Parents and Caregivers. www.whatsinyourlunchbox.net
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