SOME EXCITING NEW WEBPAGES TO CHECK OUT ON AUTISM AND ASPERGERS

SOME EXCITING NEW WEBPAGES TO CHECK OUT ON AUTISM AND ASPERGERS.....

 

 

I came across three really impressive web pages tonight.

 

The first is a personal favourite and a topic close to my heart.  A recent ABC report on funding cutting and the lack of support for Australian children on the Autistic Spectrum. With up and coming government cuts.... who better to answer the questions of ramifications for ASD children being forced into mainstream schooling with no support..... than Professor Tony Attwood.

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-08-23/autism-expert-warns-against-cutting-education/4219330

 

The second was a bit of a surprise. The new site launched by Education Queensland on ASD. It's quite informative too!

http://education.qld.gov.au/asd-online-resource-kit/

 

The following article appears in this months' Woman's Weekly. My son's Teacher Aide told me about it. A Sydney Mum and author of a new book, discusses her son's journey and life with Autism. With numbers of children affected climbing every day.... I'm happy to see this article featured!

http://aww.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=8522914

 

The final is a link to the ABC and its Production, FOUR CORNERS.

It features a story highlighting the possible link between Autism and a Bacteria found in the Gut.

This again is a very interesting report. I first learnt of this "Gut Bacteria" back in January from a Canadian Neuroscience Report.  After a lot of research, I decided then to try my son on a tonic, which has been around for hundreds of years.....colloid silver. It is a type of natural antibiotic, which can kill any harmful bacteria within our bodies. 

Does it work.....?

Well, "Yes".... I feel with him, it has been a great boost to his immune system.  However it will not stop your child from getting sick. But yes... it has been, I believe, responsible for getting him off the "antibiotic" cycle, when he did get become unwell.

http://www.abc.net.au/4corners/stories/2012/08/23/3574441.htm

 

 Check out the above links and do not hesitate to post comments.

I would really like to read some opinions.

 

 

 

 

 

Autism Awareness - What Are You Doing? DVD

What are you doing? film - available in schools now!

 

 

 

Autism Awareness have announced that national distribution of their short documentary film ‘What are you doing?’ has begun. The film, which has been created by Autism Awareness Australia, aims to teach school aged children about acceptance and understanding of their peers with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

 

(The following information has been taken directly from the Autism Awareness Webpage....)

http://www.autismawareness.com.au/

 

"With the support of the Australian Government “What are you doing?”, along with accompanying teaching materials, has been distributed to every school in Australia, totaling over 10,000 copies nationwide. All primary, secondary, state and independent schools have received a copy.
Narrated by television personality Tom Gleisner and written by
‘The Other Country’ author Michael Whelan, the film includes enlightening interviews with the brothers, sisters, cousins, and friends of children on the spectrum. Through beautiful imagery, engaging narrative, and quirky animation, ‘What are you doing?’ sends the all important message of inclusion and understanding of all those with ASD by their peers and within their communities. It has received glowing reviews at its three premieres in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane, and has enormous support from parents and educators across the country.
Contact your local school, let them know how important the film is to your school community and encourage them to show it as widely as possible. More awareness simply means children on the spectrum will be better understood.
Whilst the film was made for children, we suspect a few adults within the school system will learn something from it as well!
The film will be available for sale to the general public next month.
Visit the official film website www.whatareyoudoingfilm.com to see a preview of the film!"