Parents' Resource for Autism Malaysia (PR4A)

It was informally established more than 10 years ago when a motley group of parents, in light of limited choices and options, decided to actively intervene for their children. They took the initiative to bring in speakers to educate and train themselves on the resources available to help their children. In doing so, they shared what they learnt with other seeking parents. PR4A endeavours to empower parents as they ARE the primary caregivers, spending the most time with their children. PR4A was formally registered as a society in August 2005 as the members felt that it would be more effective in representing the parents and securing aid. Click here to Visit PR4A - window.google_analytics_uacct = "UA-8693565-3"; ...

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Autism Clues

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Autism researchers announce breakthrough in identifying gene

Autism researchers announce breakthrough in identifying gene Autism researchers at UM and other universities announced a genetic breakthrough that could lead to improved treatment and prevention of the disorder. Researchers say they have found the first piece of the genetic puzzle that could lead to greatly improved diagnosis, treatment and even prevention of autism. A multi-university team, which included the University of Miami School of Medicine, has identified a gene associated with autism, according to a report published Tuesday in the peer-reviewed medical journal Nature. Full article at Maimi Herald - window.google_analytics_uacct = "UA-8693565-3"; ...

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Insurance Income Plan

The company is going to withdraw the plan from the marketing, and we have only a few days to sign up! This plan is call Income Plus Plan! We are going to talk about One (1) lot of investment as example based on kid age betweem 1-7 years old. Yearly Investment = RM9K, for a total of 12 years    The 12th Year onward, Guarantee Return = RM3K per year until the death of the insured. Non Guarantee Return range from RM2K-RM5K per year. This come with Life Insurance Sum insured at RM50K + Extra RM25K For More information, Kindly contact me ASAP. Basically we want to use the return after 12th year as constant income for out kid for life. Act Now! Call Yong +60122082818 or email here - window.google_analytics_uacct = "UA-8693565-3...

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Could Autism Be Caused by Lack of Vitamin D?

Could Autism Be Caused by Lack of Vitamin D?Could autism be caused by low levels of vitamin D? That’s a new idea that’s just starting to emerge, sparked by the large number of autism cases among children of Somali immigrants living in Sweden and Minnesota. The mothers and young children are exposed to much less sunshine in their new homes than they were back in Somalia. Lighter-skinned people make more vitamin D than dark-skinned people do when exposed to sunshine, so it’s easy to imagine that the Somalis are getting relatively little vitamin D. And because most of the Somali immigrants are Muslim, they cover themselves when going outside, reducing their sun exposure even more. But there’s as yet no clear connection to autism. Gabrielle...

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I Dreamed a Dream

47 Year old Susan Boyle wows the judges with her performance in the auditions for Britains Got Talent, singing I dreamed a dream from Les Miserables. Watch her here, and remember to have a tissue box around. Please do share how you feel when you watch this video! Here are the Lyrics: I dreamed a dream in time gone by When hope was high, And life worth living I dreamed that love would never die I dreamed that God would be forgiving. Then I was young and unafraid When dreams were made and used, And wasted There was no ransom to be paid No song unsung, No wine untasted. But the tigers come at night With their voices soft as thunder As they tear your hopes apart As they turn your dreams to shame. And still I dream he'll come to me And we...

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Artists with Autism 2009

Artists with Autism 2009 Art Exhibition - Paintings and Ceramics Hand in Hand with The Stars Date: 21st - 28th April 2009 Extended to 2 May 2009 LG2 New Wing, Sunway Pyramid Shopping Mall The location is now at Entrance of Giant Hypermarket - window.google_analytics_uacct = "UA-8693565-3"; ...

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Quote of the Week [20 April 2008]

How – When – Where By John Oxenham It is not so much WHERE you live, As HOW, and WHY, and WHEN you live, That answers in the affirmative, Or maybe in the negative, The question- Are you fit to live? It is not so much WHERE you live, As HOW you live, and whether good Flows from you through your neighbourhood. And WHY you live, and whether you Aim high and noblest ends pursue, And keep Life brimming full and true. And WHEN you live, and whether Time Is at its nadir or its prime, And whether you descend or climb. It is not so much WHERE you live, As whether while you live you live And to the world your highest give, And so make answer positive That you are truly fit to live. - window.google_analytics_uacct = "UA-8693565-3"; ...

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Healing Autism With Horses

Healing Autism With HorsesErin Trieb for The New York Times  “The Horse Boy” author Rupert Isaacson and his son Rowan in Elgin, Tex.   In today’s New York Times, reporter Motoko Rich writes about a new book, “The Horse Boy,” that chronicles a father’s trip to Mongolia to ride horses and visit shamans as part of an effort to heal his son’s autism. Ms. Rich asked several top autism experts whether the book offers important insights or false hope for families coping with autism. Here’s what they said: Click Here - window.google_analytics_uacct = "UA-8693565-3"; ...

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Depression

Depression is an emotional disorder.  The severity can range from a slight or temporary sorrow to long-term or complete and utter misery. Mental disorders are completely different from physical ones; and are often much more difficult to overcome. Many different situations and events cause people to become distressed.  That, combined with the headaches of everyday life, can weigh heavily on individuals. The main causes of depression are drug use, alcohol use, major stressful events, everyday activities if stressful, heredity, sickness and disease and using certain medications. Continue reading.... - window.google_analytics_uacct = "UA-8693565-3"; ...

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Inside the mind of a child with autism

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that 1 out of 150 kids have autism, an increase from previous estimates. With autism now more common than pediatric cancer, diabetes, and AIDS combined, if your child isn't on the autism spectrum, chances are good that he or she knows (or will eventually know) someone who is. April is National Autism Awareness month. We've discussed autism in general and resources for children and adults with ASD, but how do you help your child interact or socialize with someone on the spectrum? Start by shattering the Rainman myth: Autism may be characterized by varying degrees of impaired social interaction or communication, but a little insight can go a long way toward making social situations...

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Child Custody - Bitter Truths

Child custody may be conceptualized as the legal relationship between a child and its parents. It encompasses the right of the parents to care for the needs of the child and to take decisions for the welfare of the child. There are basically two types of child custody; the first is sole custody where the custody of the child is entrusted with only one parent as per the court proceedings and the second is the joint custody where both the parents are entitled to the child custody. During the divorce proceedings, during separation of a couple or the annulment of a legal marriage, such child custody issues may emerge for appropriate dealing. Continue reading... - window.google_analytics_uacct = "UA-8693565-3"; ...

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Ten Things Every Child With Autism Wishes You Knew

Ten Things Every Child with Autism Wishes You Knewby Ellen Notbohmfrom the book Ten Things Every Child with Autism Wishes You Knew (2005, Future Horizons, Inc.) Reprinted in its entirety with permission of authorSome days it seems the only predictable thing about it is the unpredictability. The only consistent attribute -- the inconsistency. There is little argument on any level but that autism is baffling, even to those who spend their lives around it. The child who lives with autism may look “normal” but his behavior can be perplexing and downright difficult.Autism was once thought an “incurable” disorder, but that notion is crumbling in the face knowledge and understanding that is increasing even as you read this. Every...

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Sensory Slide Therapy

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Welcom to My Autism Resource(MAR)

Welcome! This website/blog is setup to provide support and information for parents, caregivers and professionals in the field of Autism Care. Most of the information and resources are gathered around the web sphere hence MAR does not guarantee the Suitability, Accountability and Accuracy of it's contents at all time. The website/blog is divided into Main Menu or Main Category and Sub Menu or Sub Category. The Main Menu or Main Category (A) Home: Going back to the Front Page of this website/blog. News: News items from within Malaysia and around the world. Event: Events announcement and information. Video: Video contents. Photo: Photo contents. Resource: Any autism related resources for the benefit of the readers. Directory: Directory listing...

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Pump It Up

News clip from KETV on UNO NSSLHA group and their fundraiser for autism. Autism Awareness - window.google_analytics_uacct = "UA-8693565-3"; ...

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Insurance Cover for Special Children

We all know it is hard if not impossible to insure our special love one. How can we ensure that they can live a quality life with dignity when we are gone? We have various option like investment with fixed return which help to take care of their financial need. There are options using insurance as a tool as well! I am tasked to make sure that all special need child is covered and their life long financial requirements are fulfill. I have done the same for both my sons who are suffering from autism! You can do the same too. Call me at the following: - My Name : Mr Yong Yek Ming (A father of 2 lovely boys suffering from autism) My Phone : +60122082818 My Email : myautismresource@gmail.com Regrads Yong Yek Ming - window.google_analytics_uacct...

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My Son's Experience with Ritalin

Monday, 23 March 2009. WJ first day on Ritalin, 5mg. This is a video documentary of his reaction in school. He took the Ritalin at 7am, school start at 730am. We were are worry about the side effect and also his reaction to the drug. I hope this documentary will not discourage other parents to start taking the drug. This is only my personal account of my son's reaction. Taken second dose of 5mg before ABA therapy on 23 March 2009 No appetite for breakfast on 25 March 2009 Self beating on 25 March 2009 ABA Therapy: Play Ball on 25 March 2009 ABA Therapy: Living Skill on 25 March 2009 School Trip to KLCC on 26 March 2009 I week later on 30 March 2009 - window.google_analytics_uacct = "UA-8693565-3"; ...

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Advertising Rate for MAR

The Advertising Rate for My Autism Resource Red Zone [Fixed 468x60] {RM250/month} Orange Zone [Fixed 468x60] {RM350/month} Blue Zone [Min 160x160, increment 20] {RM25/month, add RM5/20px/month} Green Zone [Min 300x250, increment 50]  {RM50/month, add RM10/50/monht} Directory Listing Standard [Name, Service and Address] {RM100/year} Directory Listing Premium [Full Page Writeup] {RM800/year} Kind Email Us for further discussion. The Management My Autism Resource - window.google_analytics_uacct = "UA-8693565-3"; ...

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Cross Link to My Autism Resource

You are welcome to submit your blog or website to be included in out Blog/Website Directory. We are still compiling them, kindly send the following to the team at myautismresource@gmail.com with the following information: - 1. A picture or logo related to your blog/website (max 250px by 250px) 2. URL Address (Please test it first) 3. Contact Detail 4. Brief Introduction about your Blog/Website (max 500 words) Please kindly using the following Logo and URL for linking back to us URL = http://myautismresource.blogspot.com/Email = myautismresource@gmail.comName = Shiok GuyDescription = This is a resource site for parents who has children suffering from autism, caregiver and professional who handle kids with autism. The Management My Autism...

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Website/Blog Creation and Design Services

Do you like to have a personal or company website based on Blogger Blog Design? Check out some of the designs here: - 1. Shiok Guy's Opinion (Actual Site) 2. My Autism Resource (Actual Site) 3. Blue Ocean ING Malaysia (Demo) 4. ING Easi for Woman (Demo) 5. Stylo Mum Claptrap (Actual) 6. Stylo Guy Claptrap (Demo) 7. Properties for Sales (Demo) The benefits are: No YEARLY Hosting Fee No YEARLY Domain Fee Look and Feel like a Website Cost Effective EASY to Manage or Small Monthly Management Fee The Service Charge: RM699 (No Advertisement) or RM499 (With Advertisement) Monthly Management Fee, RM39/month Payable half Yearly On site training RM150 Contact: Name: Shiok Guy Email: Shiokx@gmail.com Phone: +60122082818 - window.google_analytics_uacct...

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World Autism Awareness Day 2009

On December 18, 2007, the United Nations General Assembly adopted resolution 62/139, tabled by the State of Qatar, which declares April 2 as World Autism Awareness Day (WAAD) in perpetuity. Her Highness Sheikha Mozah Bint Nasser Al-Missned, Consort of His Highness Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al-Thani, the Emir of the State of Qatar, supported the campaign for a World Autism Awareness Day through the current 62nd UN General Assembly Session, garnering consensus support from all United Nations Member States. This UN resolution is one of only three official disease-specific United Nations Days and will bring the world's attention to autism, a pervasive disorder that affects tens of millions. The World Autism Awareness Day resolution encourages...

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Teens With Autism Learn To Navigate Social Situations

Teens With Autism Learn To Navigate Social Situations By Michelle Diament April 13, 2009 Interacting with peers can be one of the most challenging aspects of having autism. But a new class is designed to help teenagers with the disorder do just that. The class called Program for the Education and Enrichment of Relational Skills, or PEERS, teaches students how to identify peers who are likely to be good friends and how to make friends with them. Instructors help students learn how to appropriately enter and exit conversations, how to be good hosts, how to deal with negative reputations and how to deal with bullying and arguments. Classes feature role-playing and coaching from instructors. Students are also assigned homework, such as inviting...

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A Gallop Toward Hope: One Family’s Adventure in Fighting Autism

By MOTOKO RICH - The New York Times When Rupert Isaacson decided to take his autistic son, Rowan, on a trip to Mongolia to ride horses and seek the help of shamans two years ago, he had a gut instinct that the adventure would have a healing effect on the boy. Mr. Isaacson’s instinct was rewarded after the trip, when some of Rowan’s worst behavioralissues, including wild temper tantrums, all but disappeared. Now the publisher of Mr. Isaacson’s book about the journey, “The Horse Boy,” has a similar instinct about the market potential of his story, and is hoping for its own happy ending. Little, Brown & Company, which released “The Horse Boy” on Tuesday, has a lot riding on its success: the publisher paid more than $1 million in an advance...

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Autism insurance help supported

Autism insurance help supported BY JULIE BISBEE Published: April 15, 2009 Children with autism would have access to insurance under a bill the Senate passed Tuesday. House Bill 2027 would create a state license for certified behavioral analysts and increase training for therapists who would evaluate and diagnosis autism spectrum disorders. An amendment by Sen. Jay Paul Gumm, D-Durant, would provide insurance coverage to children under the Oklahoma Health Insurance High Risk Pool. The pool was created by the Legislature in 1995 to provide insurance to residents unable to get individual coverage. Participants still pay premiums. "The Senate poured the foundation and created a comprehensive bill that offers a glimmer of hope for families struggling...

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Artist - Ping Lian Yeak

Ping Lian Yeak is an autistic savant artist with tremendous talent in art. The unique character of his draughtsmanship and confident use of colour are mature beyond his years. Over the last several years, his talent has rapidly attracted local and international interest. His works in charcoal, acrylic, watercolor & ink, oil pastels and oil, show a signature style that has won over many art enthusiasts and collectors. Ping Lian was born in Malaysia on November 18, 1993 ( Living in Sydney, Australia since 2006). Visit his website at www.pinglian.com - window.google_analytics_uacct = "UA-8693565-3"; ...

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UNICEF: Programme gives early warning of autism in Malaysia

Malaysia, 26 February 2008 -- Autism is a little-understood disability in Malaysia, one that often carries a social stigma. (Mindful of this, Mohamad's family has asked not to be identified by their real names.) Malaysia's Ministry of Health reports that autism cases are on the rise. Unfortunately, most cases are not detected until children are already in school. While there is no cure for autism, early treatment during toddler and preschool years can reduce its effects and improve a child's development. UNICEF and the Ministry of Health are working to help clinics and hospitals detect autism at an earlier age. A pilot programme is training medical professionals -- including psychiatrists, paediatricians, therapists and nurses -- on identifying...

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Music Video - I'm in Here

It's a song from a personal place. I'm in Here will touch people's hearts and help raise funds and awareness for autism. It's attracting attention from listeners around the world and donations have begun to pour in. The song is sung from the point of view of a child with autism communicating to a loved one. "I'm in here when the joy turns to crying, see the world through my eyes for just a moment in time," say the lyrics to I'm in Here. "I'm in here, oh don't you know I'm trying to find the way to show you who I am." Please e-mail this video to everyone you know. Post it to every group you can think of. Let's make this song a number one hit for our children. - window.google_analytics_uacct = "UA-8693565-3"; ...

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Music Video - You Don't Talk To Me

Song about my Autistic daughter Kirsten. I wrote this when she didn't speak much. She started speaking not too long after I played this song for her. Coincidence maybe  - window.google_analytics_uacct = "UA-8693565-3"; ...

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Music Video - Missing Pieces

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ShoeboxTasks: Learning How to Learn

A structured approach to learning using ShoeboxTasks contributes to successful educational beginnings; for children with Autism who are taking their first steps toward greater independence and a life of learning. Learning How to Learn Visit the Vocational Workshop where ShoeboxTasks are manufactured, assembled and packaged, focusing on the "Independent Work System." ShoeboxTasks Part 1 - window.google_analytics_uacct = "UA-8693565-3"; Visit the workshop where ShoeboxTasks are manufactured. Take a look at making the abstract more concrete through individualizes visual instruction, establishing routines and the concept of "First work, then Play". ShoeboxTasks Part...

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The Story of Rick and Dick Hoyt

Hold back your tears Hold back your sadness Hold back your breathe But never hold back Be a hero for someone - window.google_analytics_uacct = "UA-8693565-3"; ...

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Quote of the Week [13 April 2008]

"Perform a random act of kindness for someone: a smile, compliment, or a favor just for fun.These will multiply and spread very rapidly." Steve Brunkhorst Perhaps you will forget tomorrow the kind words you say today, but the recipient may cherish them over a lifetime." Dale Carnegie Beginning today, treat everyone you meet as if they were going to be dead by midnight. Extend to them all the care, kindness, and understanding you can muster, and do it with no thought of any reward. Your life will never be the same again." Og Mandino "You give but little when you give of your possessions. It is when you give of yourself that you truly give." Kahlil Gibran From what we get, we can make a living; what we give, however, makes a life." Arthur...

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