I was surprised to see that a preliminary study of stem cell treatment of autism disorders is proceeding with FDA approval in the United States. Stem Cells as possible treatments for autism have been mentioned for some time but have subjected to disparaging commentary for several reasons including the usual
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Facing Autism Disorders in New Brunswick: All Autism Meltdowns Are Not Panic Attacks
On Twitter in the past 24 hours the questionably named Thinking Persons Guide to Autism does what it often does: distributing unproven, non evidence based, opinions as representing all there is to know about autism. On this occasion the TPGA Re-Tweeted one person’s opinion about meltdowns; offering the less than
Continue readingFacing Autism in New Brunswick: Adults with Autism Disorders Not on the Political Agenda In Nova Scotia or New Brunswick
Conor at Black Rock on the Minas Basin, the eastern extremity of the Bay of Fundy, shared by New Brunswick and Nova Scotia, and home of the highest tides in the world. NB and NS also share a lack of commitment to helping autistic, particularly severely autistic, youth and adults.
Continue readingFacing Autism in New Brunswick: Autism Is Genetic Eh? Really?
Autism, it’s gotta be genetic, even if we can’t see the evidence No one disputes that autism has a genetic link or links somewhere, now if only we can find it ………… or them. “Researchers say they have identified gene mutations that contribute to autism in three separate studies. The
Continue readingFacing Autism in New Brunswick: Telegraph-Journal: New Brunswick Public Education Must Be Inclusive and Flexible
A New Brunswick Telegraph-Journal June 16, 2012 editorial, reprinted in its’ entirety below, has called for a flexible model of inclusion for New Brunswick public education. The editorial references education policy analyst Paul Bennett who gave a presentation Thursday at the Atlantic Human Rights Centre conference on inclusive education.
Continue readingFacing Autism in New Brunswick: Autism leader helps UNB remain at forefront of autism intervention training
The University of New Brunswick has engaged a renowned expert to examine best practices in autism treatment. Dr. David Celiberti is president of the Association for Science and Autism Treatment. His report, commissioned by UNB’s College of Extended Learning (CEL), examines program quality indicators already in place in other jurisdictions.
Continue readingFacing Autism in New Brunswick: Severe Autism Reality: Autistic Cases ‘Autism Experts’ Run From
Kim Oakley and her family are not researchers studying high functioning autism and trying to convince the world that autism is beautiful. They are not ill informed mainstream “journalists” looking for a feel good story about autism. They ar…
Continue readingFacing Autism in New Brunswick: Autism in Russia: Pravda Misrepresents Asperger’s as Autism
Like its mainstream media counterparts in the US and Canada the Russian news service Pravda is busy misrepresenting Asperger’s as Autism. In Autism: Life full of struggle and success there is mention of Asperger’s as “an” autism disorder. …
Continue readingFacing Autism in New Brunswick: UK’s National Health Service Misrepresents Autism
The DSM-5 is formalizing a shell game which has seen Asperger`s substituted for Autism in the mainstream media for many years. The most recent media example comes courtesy of the UK government`s National Health Service which, whil…
Continue readingFacing Autism in New Brunswick: Autism Reality Check: Autism Is A Neurological, ICD or DSM Diagnosable Disorder, Not a Joy or a Blessing
My 15 year old son is severely impacted by his Autistic Disorder. It presents real challenges for his ability to function in every aspect of his life. He has an Autistic Disorder that manifests in his limited understanding of the world, in repeti…
Continue readingFacing Autism in New Brunswick: What Passes for Autism Research?
A new “study” informs us that persons with Asperger’s Disorder and High Functioning Autism are more likely to be atheists.
How does that help us understand the biological basis for autism disorders? How does that help us understand the ca…
Facing Autism in New Brunswick: Cure Autism? Absolutely!
Autism is a disorder. We need to find a cure, or cures, for autism disorders.
These simple points seem to escape those who perversely find joy in the fact that a child has an autism disorder. Equally irrational is the notion that society need not find…
Continue readingFacing Autism in New Brunswick: Glenn Thibeault’s REAL National Autism Strategy
In the past 36 hours I have criticized CASDA’s claims to be advocating for a National Autism Strategy and to be presenting a unified national autism voice. Lawrie Mawlam of CASDA, a conscientious and courteous individual with whom I have had th…
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