Category Archives: Diagnosis
Autism affects 1 in 58 boys
The United States Government confirmed today that autism is affecting 1 in 100 children now. Statistics show that boys are affected at a higher rate, and it is estimated that 1 in 58 boys are affected by autism. So with … Continue reading
Early diagnosis needed for Autism
October 15, 2008 The Guardian – Letter to the Editor TAMMY MCQUAID Victoria Editor: I write this letter out of frustration with these politicians who are supposedly so concerned with our children’s well-being. They feel they know what is best … Continue reading
Filed under Advocacy, awareness, Diagnosis, Government
PEI Autism Assessments
Well as some of you already know, preschool children on PEI have access to an Autism Assessment Team. I have heard accounts from families that the current waitlist for assessments is approx 11-12 months long. So that being said, what … Continue reading
Helping out a friend living with autism
Tara Wenn will cycle the Island from tip to tip to raise money for a friend with a two-year-old autistic child STACEY MURRAY The Guardian Tara Wenn will be cycling from tip to tip this weekend to help out a … Continue reading
Questionable Best Practices
Let’s shed some light on the foundation of what the Preschool IBI Service claims to provide. According to the Disability Support Policy Manual: 8.8.5 Services and/or interventions offered through the funds allotted for IBI are under the clinical direction of the … Continue reading
Filed under Diagnosis, Funding, Government, Therapy
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
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