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Miracle please..
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Miracle please..
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Sunday, 12 December 2010
Sunday, 5 July 2009
Stroke and The Tongue
Stroke Identification
During a BBQ, a friend stumbled and took a little fall - she assured everyone that she was fine (they offered to call paramedics). She said she had just tripped over a brick because of her new shoes.
They got her cleaned up and got her a new plate of food. While she appeared a bit shaken up, Ingrid went about enjoying herself the rest of the evening
Ingrid's husband called later telling everyone that his wife had been taken to the hospital - (at 6:00 pm Ingrid passed away.) She had suffered a stroke at the BBQ. Had they known how to identify the signs of a stroke, perhaps Ingrid would be with us today. Some don't die. They end up in a helpless, hopeless condition instead.
It only takes a minute to read this: -
A neurologist says that if he can get to a stroke victim within 3 hours he can totally reverse the effects of a stroke ... totally. He said the trick was getting a stroke recognized, diagnosed, and then getting the patient medically cared for within 3 hours, which is tough.
Recognizing A Stroke
Thank God for the sense to remember the '3' steps, STR. Read and Learn!
Sometimes symptoms of a stroke are difficult to identify. Unfortunately, the lack of awareness spells disaster. The stroke victim may suffer severe brain damage when people nearby fail to recognize the symptoms of a stroke.
Now doctors say a bystander can recognize a stroke by asking three simple questions:
S *Ask the individual to SMILE.
T *Ask the person to TALK and SPEAK A SIMPLE SENTENCE (Coherently) (i.e. It is sunny out today.)
R *Ask him or her to RAISE BOTH ARMS.
If he or she has trouble with ANY ONE of these tasks, call emergency number immediately and describe the symptoms to the dispatcher.
New Sign of a Stroke: Stick out Your Tongue
NOTE: Another 'sign' of a stroke is this: Ask the person to 'stick' out his tongue. If the tongue is 'crooked', if it goes to one side or the other, that is also an indication of a stroke.
A cardiologist says if everyone who gets this e-mail sends it to 10 people; you can bet that at least one life will be saved.
During a BBQ, a friend stumbled and took a little fall - she assured everyone that she was fine (they offered to call paramedics). She said she had just tripped over a brick because of her new shoes.
They got her cleaned up and got her a new plate of food. While she appeared a bit shaken up, Ingrid went about enjoying herself the rest of the evening
Ingrid's husband called later telling everyone that his wife had been taken to the hospital - (at 6:00 pm Ingrid passed away.) She had suffered a stroke at the BBQ. Had they known how to identify the signs of a stroke, perhaps Ingrid would be with us today. Some don't die. They end up in a helpless, hopeless condition instead.
It only takes a minute to read this: -
A neurologist says that if he can get to a stroke victim within 3 hours he can totally reverse the effects of a stroke ... totally. He said the trick was getting a stroke recognized, diagnosed, and then getting the patient medically cared for within 3 hours, which is tough.
Recognizing A Stroke
Thank God for the sense to remember the '3' steps, STR. Read and Learn!
Sometimes symptoms of a stroke are difficult to identify. Unfortunately, the lack of awareness spells disaster. The stroke victim may suffer severe brain damage when people nearby fail to recognize the symptoms of a stroke.
Now doctors say a bystander can recognize a stroke by asking three simple questions:
S *Ask the individual to SMILE.
T *Ask the person to TALK and SPEAK A SIMPLE SENTENCE (Coherently) (i.e. It is sunny out today.)
R *Ask him or her to RAISE BOTH ARMS.
If he or she has trouble with ANY ONE of these tasks, call emergency number immediately and describe the symptoms to the dispatcher.
New Sign of a Stroke: Stick out Your Tongue
NOTE: Another 'sign' of a stroke is this: Ask the person to 'stick' out his tongue. If the tongue is 'crooked', if it goes to one side or the other, that is also an indication of a stroke.A cardiologist says if everyone who gets this e-mail sends it to 10 people; you can bet that at least one life will be saved.
Saturday, 27 June 2009
Online Resources and Helps
If your child may have autism, and you wait for your doctor to diagnose it, you are crippling your child's future. Early detection by YOU dramatically improves the effects of treatment to reduce the symptoms of autism. YOU can start treatments and training to reduce future effects of autism rather than wait until your child is three years old for your doctor to make the diagnosis. So parents and caregiver, get this Autism Symptoms and Treatments
How much would you expect to pay for expert advice and information that quite literally could change yours and your child's life? It provides you with the knowledge you need to ensure he or she receives the best treatment available?
Certainly, "specialists" wouldn't think twice about charging you hundreds of dollars for this information, but you won't have to pay anywhere near that much for The Essential Guide to Autism.
The price of the Essential Guide To Autism has been kept deliberately low so that as many people as possible can benefit from the wealth of autism information it contains.
Simple and proven techniques to stop your child's difficult behaviors so you can attend social functions without fear and worry. The quick and easy steps that you can follow to understanding your child's behaviors without having to pay huge $$$$ for a private therapist. How you can improve your child's communication skills and give yourself a closer relationship with them. Which autism treatments really work and which are a waste of your precious time, energy and money..........and leave you feeling ripped off and angry inside. The real truth about diagnosis, diets, health problems and the different types of autism (that
Get this Book Now: The Parenting Autism Resource Guide
Here are the facts:
* 1 in 150 children have autism symptoms.
* Children with autism will not get better without effective treatment.
* Effective autism treatments are available.
* Your ASD child can get better once you identify and treat their specific problems.
Conquer Autism is a comprehensive hands-on guide to help a child with autism get better. It is written for parents and caretakers of children with autism and covers all aspects of diagnosis, treatment, and communication with autistic children at home and at school.
This 213 page eBook is available in PDF file format for immediate download.
How much would you expect to pay for expert advice and information that quite literally could change yours and your child's life? It provides you with the knowledge you need to ensure he or she receives the best treatment available?
Certainly, "specialists" wouldn't think twice about charging you hundreds of dollars for this information, but you won't have to pay anywhere near that much for The Essential Guide to Autism.
The price of the Essential Guide To Autism has been kept deliberately low so that as many people as possible can benefit from the wealth of autism information it contains.
In the next resources or book, you are going to discover: -
Simple and proven techniques to stop your child's difficult behaviors so you can attend social functions without fear and worry.The quick and easy steps that you can follow to understanding your child's behaviors without having to pay huge $$$$ for a private therapist.How you can improve your child's communication skills and give yourself a closer relationship with them.Which autism treatments really work and which are a waste of your precious time, energy and money..........and leave you feeling ripped off and angry inside.The real truth about diagnosis, diets, health problems and the different types of autism (that will save you hours of frustrating and boring research on the internet).
Get this Book Now: The Parenting Autism Resource Guide
Here are the facts:
* 1 in 150 children have autism symptoms.
* Children with autism will not get better without effective treatment.
* Effective autism treatments are available.
* Your ASD child can get better once you identify and treat their specific problems.
Conquer Autism is a comprehensive hands-on guide to help a child with autism get better. It is written for parents and caretakers of children with autism and covers all aspects of diagnosis, treatment, and communication with autistic children at home and at school.
This 213 page eBook is available in PDF file format for immediate download.
Friday, 26 June 2009
Self Help Hypnosis
Self hypnosis is a very powerful way to manage a wide range of issues of problems that we have. Next Click on the pictures below that best describe your concern, and self hypnosis your issues and problems away.
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Wednesday, 24 June 2009
Best Treatment Options for Autism
If you're really worried a loved one with Autism might never truly enjoy life to the full. Finally, You Too Can Join Others Who Have Discovered Simple Methods To Effectively Spot The 31 Signs of Autism; Learnt Critical Information To Maximize the Potential of Someone With Autism
Continue reading to learn how others like you overcame confusion; uncertainty; discovered the "best" treatment options for their loved one with autism. Click Here!
Continue reading to learn how others like you overcame confusion; uncertainty; discovered the "best" treatment options for their loved one with autism. Click Here!
Tuesday, 16 June 2009
Parents of two autistic sons vaccinated one but not the other
Punch drunk as I am, required to read every alert regarding vaccine injury, I was struck by the facts issued on WKRG.com News 5. Reported by Kesshia Peyton, who interviewed Dr. Paul Offit, there is a surge of parents who are very angry at the diversion that anti-vaccine activists have created.
Tina Brown, mother of 2 boys with autism, decided not to vaccinate son Dylan because his brother Dalton had been inoculated and was subsequently diagnosed with autism. Sadly, even in the absence of vaccines Dylan demonstrated symptoms of autism at 4 months of age. (video interview here).
Mrs. Brown believes that there is great need for research in environmental, genetic, and DNA reasons for the onset of autism. She is part of a growing number of parents who want answers, other than the constant mention of vaccine injury.
Dr. Offit, author of Autism False Prophets, believes that "those who oppose vaccines have taken the autism story hostage". He agrees that there is profiteering and quackery in this arena. It is the fundamental action of false prophets, to entice and recruit vulnerable families. Frankly, I agree, but "snake oil" medicine is not relegated to autism. Parents need to be vigilant and at the same time practical about the information that is presented. Sometimes it is very painful to tease our emotions from clarity of thought. We so desperately need a reason, a cure, a miracle, our focus is skewed, and ultimately our children are victims again.
I don't have the answers, but I sure want them. Now.
Robin Hausman Morris is a National Examiner. You can see Robin's articles on Robin's Home Page.
Tina Brown, mother of 2 boys with autism, decided not to vaccinate son Dylan because his brother Dalton had been inoculated and was subsequently diagnosed with autism. Sadly, even in the absence of vaccines Dylan demonstrated symptoms of autism at 4 months of age. (video interview here).
Mrs. Brown believes that there is great need for research in environmental, genetic, and DNA reasons for the onset of autism. She is part of a growing number of parents who want answers, other than the constant mention of vaccine injury.
Dr. Offit, author of Autism False Prophets, believes that "those who oppose vaccines have taken the autism story hostage". He agrees that there is profiteering and quackery in this arena. It is the fundamental action of false prophets, to entice and recruit vulnerable families. Frankly, I agree, but "snake oil" medicine is not relegated to autism. Parents need to be vigilant and at the same time practical about the information that is presented. Sometimes it is very painful to tease our emotions from clarity of thought. We so desperately need a reason, a cure, a miracle, our focus is skewed, and ultimately our children are victims again.
I don't have the answers, but I sure want them. Now.
Author: Robin Hausman Morris
Autism and Toxins
Dr Harvey Karp has just written an excellent blog beginning to discuss the role environmental toxins play in causing autism. I agree that the huge rise in autism is real, and not just related to better diagnosis or reclassification of mental illness. Autism is most likely caused by a genetic predisposition and an environmental "trigger."
Studies showing that vaccines and their many constituents do not contribute to this problem are flawed, filled with specious reasoning and, for the most part funded by the pharmaceutical industry. Even articles in reputable medical journals are often written by doctors with an economic interest in continuing the vaccination program's status quo. This does not invalidate all of these studies but it certainly makes them suspect and a poor foundation for an argument excluding vaccines from the list of environmental influences on the increase in autism in America and elsewhere.
The facile dismissal of those of us calling for safer vaccinations and scrutiny of the current vaccine schedule is not scientifically based and polarizes the discussion. Perhaps most importantly, this dismissal is insulting to the thousands of parents and families who aver that their children have been harmed by vaccines. There are extremists choosing to ignore the facts in all vaccine/autism camps. I am not one of them.
Asking that cars be manufactured with more attention to safety and that driving is best when done safely does not make one "anti-car" or anti-driving. Asking for safer vaccinations and more judicious use of those we have does not make me or anyone else "anti-vaccine."
The studies Dr. Karp cites show pretty much the opposite of what he's claiming they do. The opposite. The Danish Study's data are misused by all and interpreted to suit one's needs. The Japanese study also shows a connection between the MMR split into three components and autism. Mainstream medical journals rarely will publish editorial comment impugning the quality or integrity of vaccines because they are dependent upon the good graces of the pharmaceutical industry for their publishing dollars. Seeking out reputable commentators is difficult because the extremists on both sides of this debate exaggerate their claims and speak louder and more unpleasantly as if this helps to make their points.
In April of 2009, the "Journal of the American Medical Association" spoke to the conflict of interest and possible corruption as the journals, the AMA, the AAP and other medical associations rely on money from the manufacturers of vaccines and other drugs.
I have been in practice thirty years and watched thousands of children get shots, not get shots, develop autism or remain developmentally "neurotypical." I have no proof that vaccines cause autism and would be very excited to have my large group of extremely healthy mostly unvaccinated children studied someday. It would be disingenuous to imply that non-vaccination might not lead to an increased incidence in vaccine-preventable illness. It would be equally disingenuous to state that this possibility poses a great threat to America's children. The risks of vaccinating the way we do now exceeds the benefits of this vaccine program. "Scientists" who suggest that experienced doctors ignore their eyes and ears are wrong. Detractors who say that we should ignore parents who are certain that vaccines caused their children's autism are wrong and often quite mean-spirited.
Dr. Karp, if you are going to talk and blog about kitchen cleaners, furniture polish, pesticides and other toxins, how can you possibly ignore the 30-40 injections of potentially risky material we give children in their first 24 months of life? There is absolutely no proof that these shots are as safe the makers say they are and certainly no proof that new combinations of vaccines and hastily created shots are safe enough for our children.
Certain childhood illnesses are far less common than before we had vaccines to decrease their numbers. When numbers drop so low for certain illnesses, we have to cast a strong critical eye on the possible side effects of a vaccine. This loving, reasonable principle can initially be applied by an individual parent to an individual child and family. We certainly have to add public health into this complicated calculus of risk versus reward. It remains very possible that changing the way we manufacture vaccines and being more selective in our use of them may have huge public health benefits. It would be unscientific and immoral to ignore these more difficult possibilities in favor of the easier answers in Dr. Karp's post. We can save more children if just think harder.
Giving children the chicken pox vaccine may lead to huge shingles problems in adults.
Autism is triggered by many environmental, infectious and other causes. Vaccines are one of these triggers. Believe the parents!
Jay Gordon, MD, FAAP
Studies showing that vaccines and their many constituents do not contribute to this problem are flawed, filled with specious reasoning and, for the most part funded by the pharmaceutical industry. Even articles in reputable medical journals are often written by doctors with an economic interest in continuing the vaccination program's status quo. This does not invalidate all of these studies but it certainly makes them suspect and a poor foundation for an argument excluding vaccines from the list of environmental influences on the increase in autism in America and elsewhere.The facile dismissal of those of us calling for safer vaccinations and scrutiny of the current vaccine schedule is not scientifically based and polarizes the discussion. Perhaps most importantly, this dismissal is insulting to the thousands of parents and families who aver that their children have been harmed by vaccines. There are extremists choosing to ignore the facts in all vaccine/autism camps. I am not one of them.
Asking that cars be manufactured with more attention to safety and that driving is best when done safely does not make one "anti-car" or anti-driving. Asking for safer vaccinations and more judicious use of those we have does not make me or anyone else "anti-vaccine."
The studies Dr. Karp cites show pretty much the opposite of what he's claiming they do. The opposite. The Danish Study's data are misused by all and interpreted to suit one's needs. The Japanese study also shows a connection between the MMR split into three components and autism. Mainstream medical journals rarely will publish editorial comment impugning the quality or integrity of vaccines because they are dependent upon the good graces of the pharmaceutical industry for their publishing dollars. Seeking out reputable commentators is difficult because the extremists on both sides of this debate exaggerate their claims and speak louder and more unpleasantly as if this helps to make their points.
In April of 2009, the "Journal of the American Medical Association" spoke to the conflict of interest and possible corruption as the journals, the AMA, the AAP and other medical associations rely on money from the manufacturers of vaccines and other drugs.
I have been in practice thirty years and watched thousands of children get shots, not get shots, develop autism or remain developmentally "neurotypical." I have no proof that vaccines cause autism and would be very excited to have my large group of extremely healthy mostly unvaccinated children studied someday. It would be disingenuous to imply that non-vaccination might not lead to an increased incidence in vaccine-preventable illness. It would be equally disingenuous to state that this possibility poses a great threat to America's children. The risks of vaccinating the way we do now exceeds the benefits of this vaccine program. "Scientists" who suggest that experienced doctors ignore their eyes and ears are wrong. Detractors who say that we should ignore parents who are certain that vaccines caused their children's autism are wrong and often quite mean-spirited.
Dr. Karp, if you are going to talk and blog about kitchen cleaners, furniture polish, pesticides and other toxins, how can you possibly ignore the 30-40 injections of potentially risky material we give children in their first 24 months of life? There is absolutely no proof that these shots are as safe the makers say they are and certainly no proof that new combinations of vaccines and hastily created shots are safe enough for our children.
Certain childhood illnesses are far less common than before we had vaccines to decrease their numbers. When numbers drop so low for certain illnesses, we have to cast a strong critical eye on the possible side effects of a vaccine. This loving, reasonable principle can initially be applied by an individual parent to an individual child and family. We certainly have to add public health into this complicated calculus of risk versus reward. It remains very possible that changing the way we manufacture vaccines and being more selective in our use of them may have huge public health benefits. It would be unscientific and immoral to ignore these more difficult possibilities in favor of the easier answers in Dr. Karp's post. We can save more children if just think harder.
Giving children the chicken pox vaccine may lead to huge shingles problems in adults.
Autism is triggered by many environmental, infectious and other causes. Vaccines are one of these triggers. Believe the parents!
Jay Gordon, MD, FAAP
Monday, 15 June 2009
Fear is the force behind autism
Temple Grandin, renowned author and representative of the autism world shares her views on the mystery of autism spectrum disorder. I first met Temple Grandin nearly 20 years ago, as she was invited to speak about the very disorder that controlled her own life. A few years later I met her mother, whose tenacity and devotion to Temple paved the way to living with autism.
Temple's clarifications remain to this day to be the most concrete and reliable source for me. Autism is a maze, and perhaps only someone who can articulate what it truly feels like can make some sense of it. Reported by Argusleader.com, Ms. Grandin recently spoke at Augustana College.She reiterated her message at Augustana: "Fear is the main emotion in autism".
I have always believed that autism is about control. Being the master of their own world, including everything from eye contact to tactile defensiveness is motivated by governing the fears of individuals with autism. It's about self protection, in my opinion.
The report continued:" The autistic mind is into detail. Build an area of strength," she said. But mundane matters can be overwhelming. She told her listeners that if someone released several cobras inside the auditorium, they'd all be constantly looking around for snakes as she spoke. Running water, loud noises and scratchy clothing all can set off similar alarm bells for the autistic."
I wrote Can you teach fear to your child with autism in order to address the real dangers in not recognizing peril. However re-teaching fear is quite another story. How do you eradicate a mental image of fear? How do you you dilute the power of the intangible? The report specified that " Grandin thinks the autistic can compensate, in part. "Social skills can be taught, but social-emotion relatedness may remain absent or weak,". Clearly, building trust for those on the spectrum is an imperative. It is the path to conquering fear.
Robin Hausman Morris is a National Examiner. You can see Robin's articles on Robin's Home Page.
Temple's clarifications remain to this day to be the most concrete and reliable source for me. Autism is a maze, and perhaps only someone who can articulate what it truly feels like can make some sense of it. Reported by Argusleader.com, Ms. Grandin recently spoke at Augustana College.She reiterated her message at Augustana: "Fear is the main emotion in autism".
I have always believed that autism is about control. Being the master of their own world, including everything from eye contact to tactile defensiveness is motivated by governing the fears of individuals with autism. It's about self protection, in my opinion.
The report continued:" The autistic mind is into detail. Build an area of strength," she said. But mundane matters can be overwhelming. She told her listeners that if someone released several cobras inside the auditorium, they'd all be constantly looking around for snakes as she spoke. Running water, loud noises and scratchy clothing all can set off similar alarm bells for the autistic."
I wrote Can you teach fear to your child with autism in order to address the real dangers in not recognizing peril. However re-teaching fear is quite another story. How do you eradicate a mental image of fear? How do you you dilute the power of the intangible? The report specified that " Grandin thinks the autistic can compensate, in part. "Social skills can be taught, but social-emotion relatedness may remain absent or weak,". Clearly, building trust for those on the spectrum is an imperative. It is the path to conquering fear.
Author: Robin Hausman Morris
Tuesday, 9 June 2009
Hand in hand with autistic kids
GAMAL Zahar, 18, taught himself to play the banjo. He hugs the banjo to his chest as he strums a tune. Although seemingly focused on his banjo, Gamal is also closely following the conversation in the room.
With him are Andrew Chew, 24, and Tan Seng Kit, 20. The lads sit patiently on their stools – being interviewed by the press is something they have to get used to as “stars”.
All three are autistic and will be performing at the Hand in Hand with the Stars concert, in which Chew and Tan will be drumming.
A group of about 10 people with autism, aged 12 and above, will be drumming at the concert. The lights in the theatre will be switched off and all the audience will see are the white gloves worn by the performers and the fluorescent drumsticks.
The concert, to raise awareness and funds for Parents’ Resource for Autism (PR4A), will be held on July 3 and 4 from 8pm to 9.30pm, and on July 5 from 5pm to 6.30pm, at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, KLCC Plenary Theatre.
The boys have been practising since March, not only at rehearsals with local musician Edwin Nathaniel but also at home.
Auditions were conducted to choose the youngsters who could grasp the basic rhythm patterns.
Because people with autism are very reliant on routines, helping the youngsters rehearse meant being very precise and detailed in the instructions. Nathaniel observes that the children now not only have their own parts, they also know their friends’ parts and sometimes remind their friends of missed cues.
As a bonus, the Aseana Percussion Band will also be on hand to ensure the audience has a stomping good time at the concert.
At the concert venue, there will also be an art exhibition by 15 autistic artists. It will feature about 60 pieces of art (paintings and clay).
The funds raised will go towards PR4A’s plan to set up centres in the Klang Valley, Ipoh, Penang and Malacca and to train parents in various forms of therapy.
Tickets for the Hand in Hand with the Stars concert are available from Ticketpro Malaysia / Ticket Hotline (03-7880 7999 / 03-7880 4992).
With him are Andrew Chew, 24, and Tan Seng Kit, 20. The lads sit patiently on their stools – being interviewed by the press is something they have to get used to as “stars”.
All three are autistic and will be performing at the Hand in Hand with the Stars concert, in which Chew and Tan will be drumming.
A group of about 10 people with autism, aged 12 and above, will be drumming at the concert. The lights in the theatre will be switched off and all the audience will see are the white gloves worn by the performers and the fluorescent drumsticks.
Practice makes perfect: (From left) Tan, Chew and Gamal practising for the concert.
The concert, to raise awareness and funds for Parents’ Resource for Autism (PR4A), will be held on July 3 and 4 from 8pm to 9.30pm, and on July 5 from 5pm to 6.30pm, at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, KLCC Plenary Theatre.
The boys have been practising since March, not only at rehearsals with local musician Edwin Nathaniel but also at home.
Auditions were conducted to choose the youngsters who could grasp the basic rhythm patterns.
Because people with autism are very reliant on routines, helping the youngsters rehearse meant being very precise and detailed in the instructions. Nathaniel observes that the children now not only have their own parts, they also know their friends’ parts and sometimes remind their friends of missed cues.
As a bonus, the Aseana Percussion Band will also be on hand to ensure the audience has a stomping good time at the concert.
At the concert venue, there will also be an art exhibition by 15 autistic artists. It will feature about 60 pieces of art (paintings and clay).
The funds raised will go towards PR4A’s plan to set up centres in the Klang Valley, Ipoh, Penang and Malacca and to train parents in various forms of therapy.
Tickets for the Hand in Hand with the Stars concert are available from Ticketpro Malaysia / Ticket Hotline (03-7880 7999 / 03-7880 4992).
Monday, 8 June 2009
Thank you Malay Mail for highlighting our SOS
Thank you Malay Mail for highlighting our SOS
Click here for detail...
"I LOVE you" are the only three words that are missing in his life.
Simple words they may be, but the joy, contentment and happiness that emanate from this simple phrase is one that blogger Shiok Guy aka Yong Yek Ming yearns and longs to hear with all his heart from his eldest son, Wei Jie.
autism
Wei Jie, 9, is suffering from an acute form of autism. He is non-verbal, displays repetitive behaviour of self-injury and is socially-impaired.
Click here for detail...
Friday, 29 May 2009
SOS! Autism Centre Closing Down - 14 June 2009
What is Autism? Kindly click here for google Information!
Both my sons are suffering from acute form of autism, and they have been going to this center for the past few months. This center was funded by a Kind Businessman via charity donation. Hence it has been offered as Free Service to those parents who cannot afford the full commercial service. I am one of those parent who need Early Intervention Program and cannot afford it.
The center was headed by a very experience teacher in autism management and intervention. He is a retiree and if he left this job I don't think he will be actively working for the good of autistic kids again. I want to secure his service and take over the operation of the center. I have the business experience and also autism management experience to turn this around.
We are not going to provide a free for all kind of services, but will be very affordable. We will have a trust fund setup to help those who cannot afford to pay for the service. Time is running out, 14 June 2009 is the deadline for the Current Center to cease operation. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the owner of the current center for his contribution in past years.
Why am I here asking for help? I have no other way to go and seeking the help from whoever I can get my hand on to. We need the following: -
1. Premise - prefer a corner lot house with some garden area where we can setup sand and water therapy area.
2. Musical - Since autistic kids are very artistic and musically inclined, I want to setup some musical class to explore their potential. Any good working Piano or Electronic piano are needed. Can Yamaha donate some? Anyone who know someone in Yamaha?
3. Art - Art supply for painting and others
4. Renovation - Can some good soul help to pay for the renovation and furnishing of the center?
5. Telecommunication - Telephone, Fax and Internet access
6. Funding - We need at least one year of funding before we can be self funded. I will work out the requirement once we have more people come into play and willing to help
7. Teaching material - I have plenty in my house becasue both my sons are autistic and I have invested over the years.
Anyone can help me to published all the above? I have 2 weeks to put thing together before they closed it down. 20 kids will be affected if the center is closed down without giving them an alternative to go.
Update
29 May 9:32pm : Immediately we need a place to move all the material to. A place where we can start to put all the thing together. Funding can be later since we need a place to continue teaching those kids after 14 June 2009.
For those who ask me about the account number, I will ask NST tomorrow to see if they can help as independent party. Using my account will be a BIG conflict of Interest.
If you want to help to donate cash, piano, or anything that we can use. Please send me an email at Shiokx@gmail.com with the subject line of "I love to help"
29 May 10:11pm: A few friend comment that my english is really suck and they cannot really understand what am I talking about. Since I am an engineer by training, let me put it in point form: -
I have also done some budget for the initiate fund required. We would need RM40K to last us until Dec 2009
The following is my Maybank Account detail: -
Account Name : Yong Yek Ming
Account Number : 164847018858
or Paypal
30 May, 17:31pm: I belief this is Zorro Account Number. If you feel more comfortable to donate to his account instead of my Maybank, please do so and the cause is the same.
Update 4 June, 2009: We have received pledge and cash donation, Casio Keyboard and personal help
Click the above image for full or larger view. Thank you very much for your support.
Regards
Yong Yek Ming aka Shiok Guy
+60 12 208 2818
Both my sons are suffering from acute form of autism, and they have been going to this center for the past few months. This center was funded by a Kind Businessman via charity donation. Hence it has been offered as Free Service to those parents who cannot afford the full commercial service. I am one of those parent who need Early Intervention Program and cannot afford it.
The center was headed by a very experience teacher in autism management and intervention. He is a retiree and if he left this job I don't think he will be actively working for the good of autistic kids again. I want to secure his service and take over the operation of the center. I have the business experience and also autism management experience to turn this around.
We are not going to provide a free for all kind of services, but will be very affordable. We will have a trust fund setup to help those who cannot afford to pay for the service. Time is running out, 14 June 2009 is the deadline for the Current Center to cease operation. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the owner of the current center for his contribution in past years.
Why am I here asking for help? I have no other way to go and seeking the help from whoever I can get my hand on to. We need the following: -
1. Premise - prefer a corner lot house with some garden area where we can setup sand and water therapy area.
2. Musical - Since autistic kids are very artistic and musically inclined, I want to setup some musical class to explore their potential. Any good working Piano or Electronic piano are needed. Can Yamaha donate some? Anyone who know someone in Yamaha?
3. Art - Art supply for painting and others
4. Renovation - Can some good soul help to pay for the renovation and furnishing of the center?
5. Telecommunication - Telephone, Fax and Internet access
6. Funding - We need at least one year of funding before we can be self funded. I will work out the requirement once we have more people come into play and willing to help
7. Teaching material - I have plenty in my house becasue both my sons are autistic and I have invested over the years.
Anyone can help me to published all the above? I have 2 weeks to put thing together before they closed it down. 20 kids will be affected if the center is closed down without giving them an alternative to go.
Update
29 May 9:32pm : Immediately we need a place to move all the material to. A place where we can start to put all the thing together. Funding can be later since we need a place to continue teaching those kids after 14 June 2009.
For those who ask me about the account number, I will ask NST tomorrow to see if they can help as independent party. Using my account will be a BIG conflict of Interest.
If you want to help to donate cash, piano, or anything that we can use. Please send me an email at Shiokx@gmail.com with the subject line of "I love to help"
29 May 10:11pm: A few friend comment that my english is really suck and they cannot really understand what am I talking about. Since I am an engineer by training, let me put it in point form: -
- The current Autism Center will cease operation on 14 June 2009 (CONFIRMED)
- 20 kids including my two sons will have no center to go after 14 June 2009
- We negotiate with the owner to take over the material and furnishing
- We need to find a new place, a corner lot house is ideal because we need outdoor/garden to setup Sand and Water Play Therapy
- We Have Not Setup a company just yet
- The idea is to have a SDN BHD as Center. This will be run as normal business center but provide affordable rate of service. The main Objective is to survive by itself.
- The SDN BHD Center will setup a trust fund to manage donation to help those needy.
- Immediate we need a House, Renovation and Funding for at least 1-2 years for Teachers and Operating Cost!
I have also done some budget for the initiate fund required. We would need RM40K to last us until Dec 2009
The following is my Maybank Account detail: -
Account Name : Yong Yek Ming
Account Number : 164847018858
or Paypal
30 May, 17:31pm: I belief this is Zorro Account Number. If you feel more comfortable to donate to his account instead of my Maybank, please do so and the cause is the same.
Update 4 June, 2009: We have received pledge and cash donation, Casio Keyboard and personal help
Click the above image for full or larger view. Thank you very much for your support.
Regards
Yong Yek Ming aka Shiok Guy
+60 12 208 2818
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- Malaysia For All
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- YITYIENG TAN
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- Susan Loone's Blog
- jelas.info
- Eyes Wide Open
Saturday, 16 May 2009
The Autism Train Journey
As a father who has 2 sons suffering from Autism, has make me see the world and life in different context. First thing is that I have already discounted my life, ambition and happiness; to be replaced by dedication to bring about better quality of life for my two sons. What is the life journey of a autism family? The way I see it, The Autism Journey is like those of a train ride with destination uncertain. The destination is this context will be the death of the parent (father or mother). In here, I will just simple using me, a father as an example.
The Beginning
Once I found out about my sons condition, The Autism Train Journey Begin! We step into the train ride and going toward the first station stop. We meet a lot of people in the train and most people does not know what the hacked is happen to my sons, so do I? I am totally lost and just listen to everyone and try every possible remedies suggestion by all the passengers of the train.
The Stations' Stop
At every station, some passenger has gone for good (death) and some new one arrive. The older passenger has get used to my sons and they all show and shower us with love and care. There are those who gave us the hard time, but what the hack I cannot make everyone happy, right?
More Stations' Stop
After a few stations stops and goes, we get use to the situation with annoying new passenger, loving and caring old passenger, bad and heartless old passenger and we also missed those who left us for good in last station stop. They are gone for good!
The Final Destination
Then we start to think about where are we going? Where is our destination. After a much soul searching I realized that next station stop could be my final destination. A final destination not about autism cured or my sons can be independent living alone. The final destination is about I am leaving the train and left both my sons alone in the train ride. They still have a long and lonely ride ahead.
It really sound scary when I imagine them alone in this ride without me holding them, protecting them and loving them. Will the other passenger kind and loving enough to take over my role?
During the ride until now, I have seen some good, bad and "Oh My God" kind of passengers. How then can I leave the ride knowing they will not be in good hand.
Planning
After I realized that the next stop could be my final destination. I start to do the following: -
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The Beginning
Once I found out about my sons condition, The Autism Train Journey Begin! We step into the train ride and going toward the first station stop. We meet a lot of people in the train and most people does not know what the hacked is happen to my sons, so do I? I am totally lost and just listen to everyone and try every possible remedies suggestion by all the passengers of the train.
The Stations' Stop
At every station, some passenger has gone for good (death) and some new one arrive. The older passenger has get used to my sons and they all show and shower us with love and care. There are those who gave us the hard time, but what the hack I cannot make everyone happy, right?
More Stations' Stop
After a few stations stops and goes, we get use to the situation with annoying new passenger, loving and caring old passenger, bad and heartless old passenger and we also missed those who left us for good in last station stop. They are gone for good!The Final Destination
Then we start to think about where are we going? Where is our destination. After a much soul searching I realized that next station stop could be my final destination. A final destination not about autism cured or my sons can be independent living alone. The final destination is about I am leaving the train and left both my sons alone in the train ride. They still have a long and lonely ride ahead.
It really sound scary when I imagine them alone in this ride without me holding them, protecting them and loving them. Will the other passenger kind and loving enough to take over my role?
During the ride until now, I have seen some good, bad and "Oh My God" kind of passengers. How then can I leave the ride knowing they will not be in good hand.
Planning
After I realized that the next stop could be my final destination. I start to do the following: -
- Love and get to know every passengers as much as possible.
- Tell them about autism and my sons.
- Share with them my griefs and joys.
- Always live my life, spend the time and loving my sons as if next station stop is my last, My Final Destination!
- Plan financially, they have the money to pay for their ride until Their Final Destination Too
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Tuesday, 12 May 2009
Happy 9th Birthday WJ
Today 11 May 2009 is my elder son birthday, he is now 9 years old. Time flies when we have fun, and it does flies when you don't.
On 1 May 2009, he lost his two permanent front teeth due to constant self beating, detail here and this is how WJ look like in 2008, detail here.
WJ My Dear Son,
One year ago, you look so different
You still have your two front teeth then
This year you look so much mature and manly
I did not show your lost front teeth
With or without your front teeth, you are still my dear son
I might yell when you are whining non stop
I cry out before I sleep every night
Asking myself, why should I yell.
No matter how I yell at you
You always come to me for anything
Hold my hand and lead me to place
Where you want me to be.
My birthday come 3 weeks before yours
Still no "Happy Birthday Daddy"
Dear WJ, Daddy not giving up
One day, you will, One day.
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On 1 May 2009, he lost his two permanent front teeth due to constant self beating, detail here and this is how WJ look like in 2008, detail here.
WJ My Dear Son,
One year ago, you look so different
You still have your two front teeth then
This year you look so much mature and manly
I did not show your lost front teeth
With or without your front teeth, you are still my dear son
I might yell when you are whining non stop
I cry out before I sleep every night
Asking myself, why should I yell.
No matter how I yell at you
You always come to me for anything
Hold my hand and lead me to place
Where you want me to be.
My birthday come 3 weeks before yours
Still no "Happy Birthday Daddy"
Dear WJ, Daddy not giving up
One day, you will, One day.
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Monday, 4 May 2009
Transfer Factor, What Say You?
Recently I have received a lot of email and phone call regarding Transfer Factor, which they claimed to have documented proof to help kids with autism. As a parent from third world or developing country, we have limited information on any method of tools to manage autism. We tend to have "No harm trying" kind of mentality. But that's cost BLOODY a lot of money to just try!I am setting up this posting call "Transfer Factor, What say you?" and hope I can either cut and paste your experience without mentioning name and detail. What I want to do is to gather information for the benefit of parents in Malaysia or third world countries especially in Asia.
Please either email me your experience or comment it online anonymously online. Your experience and insight to the above will greatly help.
Regards
Shiok Guy
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Friday, 1 May 2009
Sad Labour Day
Today is a very sad day for me, not because it is a Labour Day!
Today my elder son beat himself until the front teeth come off.
What kind of force do we need to break this 2 front teeth?
This is not his milk teeth, this 2 are his permanent front teeth.
I cannot imagine a 9 years old boy without his permanent front teeth
Do you think he can wear denture?
I doubt if he can!
I am keeping the 2 front teeth, and hope it can be implanted back.
Can it be done? Please leave your comments and suggestion at the comment section below. I want to know if I can use the teeth for implantation?
Kindly share your experiences and solutions in the comment section, or email to me at shiokx@gmail.com
Sadly,
Shiok Guy
Father of WJ
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Today my elder son beat himself until the front teeth come off.
What kind of force do we need to break this 2 front teeth?
This is not his milk teeth, this 2 are his permanent front teeth.
I cannot imagine a 9 years old boy without his permanent front teethDo you think he can wear denture?
I doubt if he can!
I am keeping the 2 front teeth, and hope it can be implanted back.
Can it be done? Please leave your comments and suggestion at the comment section below. I want to know if I can use the teeth for implantation?
Kindly share your experiences and solutions in the comment section, or email to me at shiokx@gmail.com
Sadly,
Shiok Guy
Father of WJ
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Tuesday, 28 April 2009
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
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Saturday, 25 April 2009
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 Glaser does a great job of exploring this big question in an article posted today at Scientific American online, explaining what scientists know about possible links between autism and vitamin D—and the many things that are still unclear. For instance, there’s no good data on the prevalence of autism in Somalia, so it’s impossible to nail down whether there really is an increase among the immigrant families.
Scientists are just starting to research whether vitamin D could play a role in autism. Their work includes testing pregnant women to find out what their blood levels of vitamin D are, something that’s not routinely done in prenatal office visits.
What’s a parent to do while this research is underway? Because many moms are D-deficient themselves, the American Academy of Pediatrics recently raised the daily vitamin D recommendation for babies and children from 200 IU to 400 IU. My colleague Dr. Bernadine Healy recently explained the debate over women and vitamin D; the consensus is leaning toward a recommended daily intake for adults of 800 to 1,000 IU of the D3 form of the vitamin, far more than the 400 IU in many daily vitamin supplements.
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 Glaser does a great job of exploring this big question in an article posted today at Scientific American online, explaining what scientists know about possible links between autism and vitamin D—and the many things that are still unclear. For instance, there’s no good data on the prevalence of autism in Somalia, so it’s impossible to nail down whether there really is an increase among the immigrant families.
Scientists are just starting to research whether vitamin D could play a role in autism. Their work includes testing pregnant women to find out what their blood levels of vitamin D are, something that’s not routinely done in prenatal office visits.
What’s a parent to do while this research is underway? Because many moms are D-deficient themselves, the American Academy of Pediatrics recently raised the daily vitamin D recommendation for babies and children from 200 IU to 400 IU. My colleague Dr. Bernadine Healy recently explained the debate over women and vitamin D; the consensus is leaning toward a recommended daily intake for adults of 800 to 1,000 IU of the D3 form of the vitamin, far more than the 400 IU in many daily vitamin supplements.
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Tuesday, 21 April 2009
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....
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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 easier. For example: "Birthday parties are an ideal way to introduce an autistic kid and his parents to your home," Paul Collins writes in Cookie Magazine, where he offers tips on hosting an child with autism. "They're the stuff he finds logical: presents, cake, things to climb on. What's not to get?"
Ellen Notbohm is the author of Ten Things Every Child with Autism Wishes You Knew, Ten Things Your Student with Autism Wishes You Knew, and The Autism Trail Guide: Postcards from the Road Less Traveled, all ForeWord Book of the Year finalists. She is also co-author of the award-winning 1001 Great Ideas for Teaching and Raising Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders, a columnist for Autism Asperger’s Digest and Children’s Voice, and a contributor to numerous publications and websites around the world.
The mother of a child with autism and another with ADHD, Notbohm's books provide an enlightening glimpse into the minds of children on the spectrum, and have been an eye-opener for many people who are coping with a new ASD diagnosis or wondering how to interact with a child with autism. This excerpt is from Ten Things Every Child with Autism Wishes You Knew and is posted here with permission from the author (please contact her for permission to reproduce in any way, including re-posting on the Internet).
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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 easier. For example: "Birthday parties are an ideal way to introduce an autistic kid and his parents to your home," Paul Collins writes in Cookie Magazine, where he offers tips on hosting an child with autism. "They're the stuff he finds logical: presents, cake, things to climb on. What's not to get?"
Ellen Notbohm is the author of Ten Things Every Child with Autism Wishes You Knew, Ten Things Your Student with Autism Wishes You Knew, and The Autism Trail Guide: Postcards from the Road Less Traveled, all ForeWord Book of the Year finalists. She is also co-author of the award-winning 1001 Great Ideas for Teaching and Raising Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders, a columnist for Autism Asperger’s Digest and Children’s Voice, and a contributor to numerous publications and websites around the world.The mother of a child with autism and another with ADHD, Notbohm's books provide an enlightening glimpse into the minds of children on the spectrum, and have been an eye-opener for many people who are coping with a new ASD diagnosis or wondering how to interact with a child with autism. This excerpt is from Ten Things Every Child with Autism Wishes You Knew and is posted here with permission from the author (please contact her for permission to reproduce in any way, including re-posting on the Internet).
Ten Things Every Child with Autism Wishes You Knew By Ellen Notbohm
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