Showing posts with label Resource. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Resource. Show all posts

Tuesday, 14 August 2012

Child With Autism Insulted By Customer!

Come across this posting in FB, and I wish that Malaysian Public will always come to the rescue of the family if someone has been an asshole: -


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Sunday, 3 October 2010

Amazing Umar


Twelve year old Umar, a Malaysian autistic child, amazes at the Kidzcare concert at Dewan Filharmonik Petronas with the song " I dreamed a dream"



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Sunday, 7 March 2010

Parents Often Miss Subtle Autism Signs

Parents Often Miss Subtle Autism Signs

The symptoms of autism tend to emerge in children after six months of age, with a loss of social and communications skills that is more common and more subtle than previously thought, according to a new study that questions previous assumptions about the progression of the condition.  



At six months, children with autism spectrum disorder demonstrated behavior similar to other children, gazing at faces, sharing smiles, and vocalizing with similar frequency, researchers reported online in the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. 

However, autistic children displayed fewer of these behaviors as as they got older, and from six months to 18 months the loss of social communication and skills typically became clear. 

To read more click here...
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Friday, 26 February 2010

How to handle a special child

I was touched by this presentation about Randy..


http://www.lostcausekidmovie.com/
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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.



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).


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.







Tuesday, 23 June 2009

Unlocking secrets of autism treatment

It's a disease with unknown causes, no known cure and treatments as varied as the minds forced to live with it.

Success for a person with autism can be measured by something as simple as being able to sit quietly through dinner at a restaurant - something it may take years for that person to learn.

And if one form of therapy is more successful than another in unlocking minds and personalities trapped by the ailment, executive director Frederica Blausten and her Association for Metroarea Autistic Children (AMAC) staff will probably be a part of finding it.

Autism is a developmental disorder "characterized by impaired social interaction, problems with verbal and nonverbal communication, and unusual, repetitive or severely limited activities and interests," says the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Strokes Web site.

"There are all sorts of public policy definitions of autism," Blausten said. "It is a neurodevelopmental disorder that primarily affects social and emotional development, socialization skills, social interactions and language.

"We do not know what causes autism, and there is no biological test where you can take blood and say, 'Aha! You're autistic.' Diagnoses are made by observable functions and behaviors, which makes it [diagnosis] so difficult."

AMAC's W. 17th St. facility is all about observing the several hundred students - ranging in age from pre-schoolers to people in their 40s - and designing treatments for each.

Classrooms and hallways are equipped with video cameras that record all students and teachers as they go about the school day.

Observations from those videos are teamed with meticulous classroom notes and daily student evaluation reports done by teachers to design individual student treatment therapies, Blausten said.

Dr. Nyla Lamm, AMAC's director of research and applied behavior analysis training, then crunches the report numbers to see not only what therapies work, but which teachers are more effective.

"If we have something that is really working, we want to get it out there so more people can use it," Lamm said.

Said Blausten: "We have a saying: You do not get a raise for getting older; you get a raise for getting better.'"

Nothing proves what works like results: last week, several AMAC students took the state Regents exams in several subjects.

That success could figure in why Blausten is now reviewing 120 applications for 40 student openings.

"Our goal is to move people out when they are ready," she said.

Though stung, like most nonprofit groups, by a recession-fueled drop in donations, AMAC has continued several initiatives.

In September, AMAC will hold opening ceremonies for a two-building, full-time facility for adult men with autism on 129th St. in Harlem.

In August, it will again operate Camp AMAC - billed as the the only camp for autistic children on the East Coast - at Alpine, N.J.

The two-week camp "gives students and their families a much-needed break," Blausten said. "We get camp applications from around the country."

To learn more about AMAC or to make a donation, call (212) 645-5005, or see the Web site www.amac.org. crichardson@nydailynews.com

Friday, 19 June 2009

Autism Center must be saved

Quinn: Autism center must be saved By Adam Testa, The Southern
Thursday, June 18, 2009 10:55 PM CDT

CARBONDALE - Gov. Pat Quinn made his message clear within two minutes of walking into Southern Illinois University Carbondale's Wham Education Building, home of the Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders.

"We've got to save the program here," he said, shaking hands with center Director Tony Cuvo before a news conference. "We've got work to do."

The autism center was one of many stops Quinn has made recently on a statewide tour of social service entities, a tour many of his opponents have called fear-mongering.

Quinn, who is promoting citizen engagement in encouraging legislators to approve a state budget including a two-year, 50-percent income tax hike, decried those allegations, calling the tour "truth telling."

A state budget remains in gridlock in Springfield with a new fiscal year slated to begin July 1. A "doomsday" budget projects cuts of up to 50 percent to many of the state's social services, which Quinn said should not even be an option on the table.

"We have to have programs that help families stick together, stay together and move ahead," he said to a crowd of more than 100.

Cuvo addressed the crowd about the importance of the autism center and the role it plays in Southern Illinois. Through state funding, the center has assessed more than 460 children from the region, provided therapy to more than 120 of them, helped many autistic children transition into regular classrooms and affected the lives of families from about 115 communities across more than 30 counties, he said.

"They will have to go out of the region, including out of the state, to get diagnosed," Cuvo said of the effect the closure of the center, which would happen under the state's worst-case scenario budget. "It will be a very sad day for children with autism and their families throughout Illinois."

Quinn said he would not approve a budget that does not include an income tax increase and that cuts funding for essential social services. He also bashed a rumored possibility of operating the state budget on a month-by-month basis for six months, referring to it as the "juvenile way to go" and comparing it to the actions of his predecessor, ousted Gov. Rod Blagojevich.

"We are going to fight until our last day, until our last breath to save this program," Quinn said. "I don't want to cut the heart and soul of Illinois."

adam.testa@thesouthern.com, 618-351-5031

We are working hard to save ours in KL too..


Saturday, 13 June 2009

Haze struck again in Malaysia

Air Quality Kills
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Email or Call Shiok Guy +60122082818

Air quality declines in Klang Valley

PETALING JAYA: Air quality in parts of the country have deteriorated due to local peat fires in Selangor and forest fires in Indonesia bringing over haze to Malaysia.

At 5pm Friday, Port Klang and Cheras recorded unhealthy API readings of 136 and 109 respectively. Shah Alam’s API reading went up to 120 from the 95 recorded at 11am.

Overall, 21 areas recorded good air quality while 26 areas recorded moderate air quality readings.

Other areas close to heading into the unhealthy quality range of between 101 and 200 include Kajang (100), Batu Muda (99), Petaling Jaya (93) and Putrajaya (92).

Compared to Thursday, yesterday’s API readings showed a general decline in air quality in the Klang Valley. Read More at The Star here


Friday, 12 June 2009

Tips on caring for a child with autism

Tips on caring for a child with autism

As doctors, families and schools learn more about autism, people living with autism have overcome obstacles to lead healthful, meaningful and productive lives.

However, a recent Easter Seals study found that parents of children with autism face a number of unique challenges. Nearly 80 percent are extremely or very concerned about their child's independence as an adult, compared to 32 percent of parents of typically developing children.

These parents also report they're "financially drowning," with 74 percent fearing their child will not have enough financial support when they die. Only 18 percent of parents with typically developing children share this same fear.

Fortunately, there are ways for parents of children with autism to ease their concerns. Easter Seals, the nation's largest nonprofit provider of autism services, offers these tips:

•Find programs. A basic rule for treating autism is the earlier the intervention, the better. There are a range of options for people of all ages. Generally, the best programs build on the strengths of the individual with autism and provide a structured environment and support.

•Plan ahead. Ease fears about the child's financial future by taking steps today. It's never too early to speak with a financial advisor about special-needs trusts and other options that could help care for a son or daughter later in life.

•Take personal time. Families can find respite by having a professional or a trained volunteer come to their home to provide support or by enrolling their child in a day or weekend program. This allows the parents to enjoy recreational, social or other important activities with siblings or with each other.

•Connect with families. Parents can attend an Autism Community Forum hosted by Easter Seals. The event brings families, community service groups and support services together to learn from one another as they look at the care options available for people with autism in the area.

The forums can be a good way to develop better support networks and ultimately improve care for people who have autism.

This article provided by North American Precis Syndicate Inc.

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: -
  • 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!
30 May, 12:55am: I have decide to publish my personal account number in Maybank! First I just did a statement summary of my Bank Account as off 30 May 2009. 00:52:23. Please refer to the attached print out from MayBank. We can trace backward from today onward and I am not going to use this account for any other purpose other than the center (Please double click on the image for larger view)



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 


Brothers, Sisters and Friends who highlighted our SOS call (pls email me if you carry our SOS call): -



Tuesday, 26 May 2009

The Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS)

Since my elder son is still non verbal at the age of 9, and we have decided to start PECS properly and correctly this time round.

I will need some help! Any member/reader who know of Video, Book and Material please leave the information at the comment section of this blog. You inputs are very much appreciated

Anyone who like to contribute all PECS related material, Book, Video and etc please email to me Shiokx@gmail.com. Your contribution will not just help my son, but all those within Malaysia who happen to want to use those Resources. Thank You!

Regards
Shiok Guy

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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Thursday, 30 April 2009

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

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Thursday, 16 April 2009

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




Name = Shiok Guy
Description = This is a resource site for parents who has children suffering from autism, caregiver and professional who handle kids with autism.


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My Autism Resource

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Monday, 13 April 2009

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


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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 2

Sunday, 12 April 2009

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)

Applied Behavioral Systems, in partnership with SOS Health Care, provides critical ABA therapy services for children with autism living in Horry County, South Carolina. For more information, visit http://www.abs-sc.org or http://www.sos-healthcare.com





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ABA/Discrete Trial Training

When we started ABA/DTI with our son, I had no idea what it was or how to do it. I thought I'd make this to help other families trying to find ways to help teach their children. Please enjoy watching my son learn. It was amazing to me to see how fast he started retaining information once we began ABA/DTI with him!




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The Early Signs of Autism

Comcast Newsmakers interview: the early signs of autism and the importance of autism treatment at an early age with Caroline Eggerding, MD, Exec. V.P., chief medical officer of Bancroft NeuroHealth in Haddonfield, NJ.




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Autism Screening Tutorial

Tutorial on evaluating for signs of autism in toddlers, produced by Help Autism Now Society.






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