Monthly Archives: May 2008
Side Effects of Autism
My children were diagnosed with Autism in 2006. As I research more and more about Autism, I find numerous articles stating that the rate of divorce of parents of autistic children is as high as 80%. I always told myself … Continue reading
PEI Autism Strategy – Part 1
In February 2008, I began to volunteer my time and efforts to a group called Parents for Choice and Quality. Since this group has come together we have been able to accomplish a very important thing. We gave parents a … Continue reading
Filed under Government, Letters, Strategy, Uncategorized
New test spots autism signs in 9-month-old infants
http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTVNews/20080515/autism_test_080515/20080515?hub=Health Updated Thu. May. 15 2008 2:09 PM ET CTV.ca News Staff Canadian researchers have developed a new test for diagnosing autism as early as nine months of age. Mel Rutherford of McMaster University in Hamilton, Ont., has led a … Continue reading
Filed under Diagnosis
Speech Therapy Crisis
May is Speech and Hearing Awareness month. This is a great opportunity to ask how many preschool children are in need of speech therapy on PEI. There is a shortage of speech language pathologists on Prince Edward Island. My children … Continue reading
Filed under Therapy
Welcome
WELCOME! I am proud to announce the birth of a new opportunity. An opportunity for both you and me to share our experiences. This is an opportunity to share your story about what you went through during the diagnosis of … Continue reading
Filed under Misc
