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Quality of Life
2008-08-02 15:11:00 Mary Kunz Goldman's "family nut" gets a ticket:
By: BuffaloPundit
Ball Games
2008-06-10 06:01:00 Families, residential home staff, teachers, camp staff members, and others who live and play with individuals with autism are always looking for ideas to help engage their friends in active play. One avenue to explore is adapted ball games and other fun with balls. Listen Now: or continue reading Shooting hoops is a great leisure activity, either alone ...
By: FAQautism
FAQautism VODcast: Public Restrooms
2008-06-09 22:49:00 Moms often dread the need to use public restrooms with their young adult sons with autism who need some assistance with toileting. Diaper changes for adults are even more challenging. The problem is magnified ten-fold with a dad who needs to help his teenage or adult daughter with every aspect of toileting and personal ...
By: FAQautism
A Radical Proposition for Real Estate
2008-06-09 02:58:00 by Roberta Murphy I really want to talk about the effect petroleum costs will have on real estate, but first wish to tell a little story: My grandgather, Adolph Michelson emigrated at the age of 7 with his family from Norway to Deadwood, South Dakota. It required a long, hard journey by steamship. train and wagon to
Berry Patch
2008-06-06 06:01:00 Research indicates that fresh veggies and fresh fruits impact both our long-term and short-term health. The trick is inserting these healthy foods into the daily diets of individuals with autism who are resistant to new foods. One technique that has worked for some folks is visiting ?pick-your-own? orchards, berry patches, and gardens. Listen Now: or continue reading People ...
By: FAQautism
Stealth Exercise
2008-06-05 06:01:00 Families of youngsters diagnosed with autism ranging in age from 4 to 25 years have asked for some ideas for encouraging kids to get some exercise. Some of these youngsters are a bit self-absorbed and rarely initiate action. So, how can we help these kids get moving without nagging them? or continue reading Many parents are so ...
By: FAQautism
Peaceful Summer
2008-06-04 06:01:00 Although most youngsters love the freedom of long, summer days, some kids with autism struggle with the lack of routine and an empty schedule. To help prevent the summertime blues, families might consider building some structure and predictable activities into their youngster?s daily routine this summer. Listen Now: or continue reading One family uses this plan to help make ...
By: FAQautism
Imperfection
2008-05-30 06:01:00 Parents of a youngster with autism were talking recently about their inability to adequately meet all the needs of their son. They acknowledge that he needs structure and a more regular schedule at home. They realize that they should take time every day to work on communication and social skills and motor skills and reading. ...
By: FAQautism
Databases Coming Out the Wazoo?
2008-05-28 06:49:00 by Roberta Murphy Call this a geeky rant. Call it a blonde tirade. Call it what you want, but I just don’t know what to do about diverse databases. I think I have them coming out the Wazoo. If you came here seeking luxury news, you may want to click away and come back tomorrow. Right now,
Emergency Supplies
2008-05-28 06:01:00 Natural disasters around the globe and close to home are reminders for the need for an emergency plan. That need is urgent for everyone, including individuals with autism and their families. Most of us find it challenging enough just to take care of regular days, so we rarely take time to plan ahead for a ...
By: FAQautism
Encourage Learning
2008-05-27 06:01:00 Some people with autism seem self-absorbed and disinterested in learning. Others are not able to read, write, or talk. It is easy to assume that a person dealing with these challenges cannot or will not understand new concepts. But we can enrich the lives of our friends by purposefully and systematically giving them opportunities to ...
By: FAQautism
Solar Shades for the Green Luxury Home
2008-05-14 17:07:00 by Roberta Murphy Upon first seeing these beautifully-designed solar panels, I couldn’t help but imagine other applications and modifications for the green lifestyle–whether it be in the luxury home, a school yard, a country club or off-the-grid project. Imagine these cobra-shaped shades as swiveling solar panels that take the place of outdoor umbrellas around the pool. Or ...
Summer?s Coming
2008-05-09 06:01:00 The lazy, hazy days of summer are just around the corner. Most school-aged kids enjoy all the free time and loose structure, but many individuals with autism prefer some consistency and a predictable schedule. Having pre-planned activities to look forward to each day can help keep the summer doldrums away for the youngsters and their ...
By: FAQautism
Hurtful Words
2008-05-02 06:01:00 The sister of a non-verbal youngster with autism and developmental disabilities said it really hurts her feelings when fellow students use the word ?retard? or say something like, ?You are so retarded.? This young lady says she doesn?t remember anyone using the term to describe her brother specifically, but she still thinks it is rude ...
By: FAQautism
Undetectable Vegetables
2008-05-01 06:01:00 We simply can?t ignore the research confirming the health benefits of vegetables. Even if our friends with autism are very picky eaters or if they insist on eating just two or three preferred foods, we can still contribute to a person?s overall well-being by sneaking in undetectable vegetables. Listen Now: or continue reading The key to increasing vegetable ...
By: FAQautism
My Own Place
2008-04-30 06:01:00 Remember when you took those first steps into the big world as a graduate? That exciting, yet scary, time of transition from high school student to graduate is approaching for some of our friends with autism. Some will move on to college or to a job and their own apartments, and others will remain at ...
By: FAQautism
Social Insights
2008-04-29 06:01:00 A high school student who is diagnosed with autism sends e-mails every week or so with observations about her life and the lives of several friends with autism compared to other high school students in her school and family. One topic that is of great interest to this young lady is that of social interaction. ...
By: FAQautism
FDA Lasik Quality Of Life Report
2008-04-25 21:40:00 Many of the people are undergoing lasik eye treatment. But they did not get best results after under going the treatment. Now to know about the people’s view usaeyes.com is conducting survey on lasik results. The survey requests responses like worse than, better than or as expected. This survey is conducted to know whether people are getting best treatment. After conducting the survey the doctors will go through usaeyes.com certification program. Even after the treatment people will have problems so they have to undergo surgery again. To avoid these things in future screening of doctors for at certification at usaeyes.com is necessary. By checking and answering the survey people will know about the treatment and doctors will serve patients better in future.
By: Blogging Demo
Dating Parents 2
2008-04-23 06:01:00 We are continuing the conversation with a reader who asked for some ideas to help things go smoothly when she has a chance to meet the 14-year-old son of a gentleman she is dating. The son, who visits every other weekend, has displayed some jealousy in the past. Because the son has some limitations in ...
By: FAQautism
Dating Parents 1
2008-04-22 16:25:00 What are some considerations for people who date the parent of a son or daughter with autism? A reader recently wrote, ?I am dating someone whose 14-year-old son is autistic. I really like this guy, so I need some advice about making things go smoothly should I have a chance to meet his son. My ...
By: FAQautism
Adult Diagnosis
2008-04-17 06:01:00 Parents wrote asking for thoughts about the wisdom of pursuing a diagnosis for their 18-year-old son. The parents reported that the son ?has a severe thought disorder in the form of uncontrollable thoughts and images that replay constantly in his mind.? They went on to say that he has ?very pedantic speech, very rigid routines, ...
By: FAQautism
Quality of Care. Quality of Life with GilbertGuide.com
2008-04-16 07:08:00 The most extensive and helpful source of senior care articles, tools and provider directories in the U.S. is provided by GilbertGuid-e.com. The Web site features 8 in-depth learning centers and over 20 expert columns with over 500 articles?and that number is growing by the week. The site tackles the topics that nobody else discusses?from the very pragmatic to the very sensitive?so ...
Inside Info
2008-04-14 06:01:00 A friend sends e-mails occasionally describing her observations of the world as viewed through the lens of Asperger?s. She is a high school student who deals daily with issues related to her autism. and she has several friends who are diagnosed on the spectrum autism. Her insights and observations give us a glimpse into the ...
By: FAQautism
Improve Self Esteem to Improve Your Quality of Life
2008-04-08 07:00:00 You may realize that your self confidence is not as good as it could be, but do you know how to improve your self esteem and overcome doubts, fears and limitations in your life? When you realize it’s time to start working on your self confidence, don’t waste any time trying to figure out why ...
By: Resources zone
Safety ID
2008-04-07 07:01:00 Individuals with autism who need some assistance in an emergency situation will usually have someone close by to help in the event of an unexpected disaster such as a fire, storm, car wreck, or earthquake. But the possibility of separation always exists, so we should consider the options for a safety ID in the event ...
By: FAQautism
Maintaining Dignity
2008-04-04 07:01:00 Although we do not intend to be disrespectful, our words or actions occasionally step on the toes of other people. It would probably be a good idea for all of us to take a close look at our interactions with our friends with autism. Sometimes we need to make some adjustments in our conversations or ...
By: FAQautism
Spring Garden
2008-04-03 07:01:00 Gardening is an enjoyable pastime for people of all ages and all levels of ability. As spring approaches, teachers, family members, and therapists of individuals with autism may want to consider introducing their friends to the incredible world of gardening. Listen Now: or continue reading Start with looking through seed catalogs or gardening magazines to introduce the ...
By: FAQautism
Assumptions About Intelligence
2008-04-02 07:01:00 Some individuals diagnosed with autism are not able to talk. When we meet a person who is non-verbal, we tend to make assumptions about their intelligence. A recent post on a prestigious website about autism even asked this question: ?Are non-verbal people with autism intellectually capable?? Because the inability to talk can be a result ...
By: FAQautism
After Graduation Part 2
2008-04-01 07:01:00 Some individuals with autism will strike out on their own after graduating from high school and others will need some help to live semi-independently. Others will need significant support and may choose to live at home. We are continuing the discussion about making plans to ease that transition from ?high school student? to ?young adult.? ...
By: FAQautism
After Graduation Part 1
2008-03-31 07:01:00 In May and June, thousands of individuals with autism will graduate from high school and begin a new phase in life. Just as with all high school graduates, some of these youngsters will go to college, some will embark on careers, and some will eventually get married and have families. Some of our friends with ...
By: FAQautism
The WalMart Effect
2008-03-16 02:28:00 by Roberta Murphy Once upon a time, the neighborhoods off Houston?s northwest FM1960 were a luxury homebuilder?s dream. Large wooded and level lots surrounded upscale country clubs such as Champions Golf Course, Raveneaux, and North Gate Country Club. Affluent families were attracted to these homes because of great neighborhood schools, beautiful parks, challenging golf courses, and nearby ...
A Novel Green Mansion
2008-03-15 02:23:00 by Roberta Murphy Any verbiage I add to this photo would probably be superfluous, since this chatty picture already exceeds the expected thousand words. Hats off to someone?s clever recycling of mobile homes. Not sure if the intent was green construction, but the designer certainly managed to minimize the footprint of this little mobile home park. I also ...
A Novel Green Mansion
2008-03-15 02:23:00 by Roberta Murphy Any verbiage I add to this photo would probably be superfluous, since this chatty picture already exceeds the expected thousand words. Hats off to someones clever recycling of mobile homes. Not sure if the intent was green construction, but the designer certainly managed to minimize the footprint of this little mobile home park. I also ...
Let Go or Hang Tough
2008-03-12 06:01:00 Some parents, teachers, and therapists are very intense, spending a great deal of time and energy to help smooth the path for individuals with autism. Other parents and professionals appear to show very little concern for people with autism, letting many opportunities slip by with no apparent effort to help people maximize their potential. Most ...
By: FAQautism
Children With Eczema Have Same Impaired Quality of Life as Those With Kidne
2008-03-11 16:25:00 Children with serious skin conditions feel their quality of life is impaired to the same extent as those with chronic illnesses such as epilepsy, renal disease and diabetes, according to research published in the July issue of British Journal of Dermatology.A team of Scottish researchers surveyed 379 5- to 16 year-olds, who had been suffering from skin diseases like acne, eczema and psoriasis for more than six months, together with their parents.They asked the children and their parents how much the condition impaired the child's quality of life when it came to factors such as pain, loss of sleep, dietary restrictions, interference with school and play, friendships, teasing and bullying and medical treatment.They then compared the quality of life scores given by the parents of 161 children with chronic diseases in the same age group.Only six of the 546 parents approached by staff at Ninewells Hospital in Dundee and Perth Royal Infirmary preferred not to take part in the research. A...
By: Eczema Club
Miraculous Breakthroughs
2008-03-11 06:01:00 Sometimes we hear of incredible breakthroughs for people with autism Television often features individuals who have been ?cured? of autism or who have excelled in music, art, sports, or academics. We might read of a non-verbal person who suddenly begins talking. Or an extremely withdrawn student in our child?s classroom may suddenly start interacting with ...
By: FAQautism
Green Day
2008-03-10 06:01:00 Holidays give us opportunities to insert a bit of variety in the lives of our friends with autism, especially those who are very resistant to changing routines and very resistant to tasting new foods. Saint Patrick?s Day is one of those special occasions custom-made for introducing some tasty tidbits to picky eaters and possibly expanding ...
By: FAQautism
A Novel Green Mansion
2008-03-04 15:09:00 by Roberta Murphy Any verbiage I add to this photo would probably be superfluous, since this chatty picture already exceeds the expected thousand words. Hats off to someone’s clever recycling of mobile homes. Not sure if the intent was green construction, but the designer certainly managed to minimize the footprint of this little mobile home park. I also ...
Patience Pays Off
2008-02-28 06:01:00 Sometimes our patience can be pushed to the limit, tempting us to give up on a strategy that doesn?t seem to be bearing any fruit. For example, a youngster functioning on the spectrum of autism may not seem to be noticing his peers or the words of his teachers or any of the activity swirling ...
By: FAQautism
Constructive Criticism
2008-02-27 06:01:00 Although often well-meaning, comments intended as ?constructive? recommendations are often construed as critical and hurtful. For example, a high school student with autism wrote about her reaction to ?constructive criticism? by family members. In a similar vein, parents of a youngster with autism commented on their reaction to ?constructive criticism? offered in a planning meeting ...
By: FAQautism
Writing ?deepest thoughts? improves quality of life of cancer patients
2008-02-24 18:20:00 Georgetown University Medical Centre release - Expressive writing — writing about one?s deepest thoughts and feelings — may help change the way cancer patients think and feel about their disease. In one of the first studies published in an oncology journal about the benefits of writing therapy, researchers say those who immediately reported changes in thoughts about their illness also reported a better physical quality of life three weeks later. ?Previous research suggests expressive writing may enhance physical and psychological well-being,? said Nancy P. Morgan, M.A., writing clinician and director of the Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Centre?s Arts and Humanities Program. ?But most of those studies involved three to five writing sessions that were conducted in a controlled laboratory setting. Here, we found that just one writing session in a busy cancer clinic where the patients are frequently interrupted can still have a positive impact on patients.? The study appear...
Emerging Language
2008-02-20 06:01:00 When he was three years old, my friend Tyler communicated his dissatisfaction with life in general by making loud sounds and throwing items. Over the next fourteen years, he moved through the phases of language development, sometimes getting stuck in one phase for four or five years. Although the process has been very slow, his ...
By: FAQautism
Develop your mental muscle for increased quality of life now and in the fut
2008-02-17 16:43:00 You are unique and you possess unique traits and abilities. One of those traits is the capacity to learn ? right up the the point of death. This is wonderful - if you take advantage and harness your ability to learn. Though your capacity to learn does not diminish, for most, the desire ...
By: soupornuts.com
Healthy Aging and your Quality of Life
2008-02-13 14:43:00 The quality of healthy aging From the day we are all born, we age everyday. As a young person, we don?t think about the later years in our life. We live in a very fast pace world today and it causes a lot of stress in our lives and as time goes on, the stress will affect us ...
Practical Numbers
2008-02-13 06:01:00 It is awe-inspiring to see a person with autism solve a complex math problem without the help of a calculator or calculate the day of a remote date in a previous century. Although we can certainly applaud their talents, we also need to take time to help our friends develop practical skills with numbers so ...
By: FAQautism
What?s in a Name?: College Prestige and the Quality of Life.
2008-02-12 17:32:00 Many parents think that the end of the world is at hand if their children fail to get into an... Please continue reading Paul's Blog at TuitionCoach.com
Values and the Dimensions of Wealth
2008-02-10 19:09:00 If wealth is multidimensional, how do we find out what those dimensions are? Are they the same for everyone? How do we prioritize? To create a more holistic concept of wealth, each of us must look at our system of values. We must identify and prioritize the things in our lives to which ...
Help Tornado Victims
2008-02-08 04:40:00 by Roberta Murphy Recent devastating tornadoes in the United States have left children parentless–and families without homes. Beyond our prayers and good wishes, perhaps we can make donations that might help ease the pain of these people who were so ruthlessly uprooted from their lives. I know the integrity of Lani Anglin and the folks at ...
Urgency for Normalcy
2008-02-06 06:01:00 A friend diagnosed with autism commented that her family is concerned about the fact that she likes to hang around the ?special education? kids in her high school. Her thoughts give some perspective to the urgency for normalcy that we can feel for individuals with autism. Listen Now: or
By: FAQautism
Spain 'offers good quality of life'
2008-02-06 01:00:00 Spain offers a much better quality of life than the UK, one British expatriate has claimed.According to Ann Eagle, who has a property in Spain, her lifestyle has improved since she relocated from Britain.Speaking to BBC News, she said this was highlighted by the "rosy" look of pensioners when they were out and about during evenings in winter.She commented: "Then I think of people at home - they would be in the house by the fire, and that's if they could afford to keep warm to start with." Ms Eagle added that since flying to Spain only takes as long as travelling from one end of Britain to the other, expats living in the country do not have to miss out on seeing friends and relations.This comes after HiFX cited the strong pound, rising house prices and good job opportunities abroad as three of the main reasons for Britons to emigrate. |
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