Interest sparked Autism Program~ ASU

August 24, 2009
 

 

 

Education creates Self Empowerment

Education creates Self Empowerment

Taken from the Arizona Reporter, Sunday August 23, 2009

 

 

 

The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, describes people with autism as  having some common conditions: a problem with spoken and/or non-verbal communication, an impaired ability to socialize with others and unusual, repetitive or limited interests and activities. A child with autism often insists on rigid routines and displays repetitive behaviors.

Arizona – ASU Adding autism track for students

Global Availability,

Internet Course.  Fall 2009

Who can take this class? The master’s program is not limited to teachers, Professors hope to help nurses, social workers, therapist, parents and anyone who is coping with autistic children.

On line for working adults

Students must take 33 credits. the courses are offered two at a time in a10-week sessions. All the classes are on line so that working adults can complete the assignments when it is convenient.

Learn More http://teach.asu.edu/node/334 or call 602-543-6358

Check our educational listing often.  Your invited to suggest courses, books and classes that you think might help others. Simply click the comment button.

Grow in wisdom, grow your life,

Cam Williams


Contact Us

August 23, 2009

August 23, 2009

42-22204273Autism Connection

Arizona, US

1-801-577-3646

autismconnection@gmail.com

Our site is currently under construction. We will be adding interactive software shortly which will generate a community style site.  As the Autism Connection is relying on your personal results, recipes and information to serve our community. The Goal is keep us all updated on the latest development of whole health approach to Autism.

Feel free to e-mail us directly or make a comments in our comment boxes located on each page.  We will respond to each post and do our best to answer your questions and/or provide a resource for answers. 

Warm Regards,

Cam Williams


The Vision of the Autism Connection

August 11, 2009

The intention of this blog is to offer options that can lead to a more vibrant life through the use of  suggested resources, healing foods, treatments and schools.  My hope is that you can take self care steps to improve the life and the health of you and your family.

We will be taking a look at the Holistic, “whole body health” approach.  Choices for Autism, Crohn’s Disease, Ulcerated Colitis, Diverticulitis, Celiac Disease, Cystic Fibrosis and Brain Nutrition will be available on this blog. You are invited to add your wisdom and inspiration using the comment boxes on each page.

About Me

Cam Arizona 005

I have spent most of my life being what I call a “Hunter-Gatherer.”  When something catches my attention, I love to research every aspect of  what I consider to be a possibility for self healing. 

It is my belief that we have been provoked into taking good care of ourselves.  Our current economic and health care situation, along with simply “not getting better,” spurns us all to start paying attention.  It seems to me that becoming as independent as possible and taking responsibility for our own health is an excellent start.

My interest in intestinal health and the brain started with my nephew who nearly lost his life to Crohn’s Disease; he is only 28 years old.  Unacceptable!
 
My nephew did a lot of research on Crohn’s Disease and found  a  book called “Breaking the Vicious Cycle” written by Elaine Gottschall B.A., M.S.C.   This book caught and held my attention.  It started me on a journey of exploring the many benefits reaped from following Ms. Gotschall’s diet theories and convinced me to change my own diet. 

 I am the Author of the “Utah Guide to Healthy Living”, as well as the “National Guide to Alternative Health”.  I have hosted a weekly radio show that interviewed whole health providers.  I spent 3 years working for Brain Harmony.  The company offers an advanced form of Bio Feedback used to balance and harmonize the brain.

At present, I own “Marketing for Gurus.”  I create blogs and videos.  My typical client is a whole health company owner.  I also build blogs for my own use when I am called upon to share what I have learned.  My blogs provide a forum for others to share their information. 

It is my desire to help educate the public on the multitude of whole health choices and to help make sense of it all.  Perhaps with some education, folks can provide their bodies with enough healing power to  reclaim their vibrant health. 
 
Today I baked a carrot cake without using a single grain product.  It actually turned out really delicious!  I now cook using only almond meal.  For someone that really doesn’t cook, I’m doing alright and so will you!

Stay tuned for recipes that can and will make a difference in the clarity of your brain and the purity of your body.

Warm Regards,

Cam Williams

Your invited to take a look at my Gurus site


Autism

August 10, 2009

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Autism is a Brain Development disorder characterized by impaired social interation and communication, and by restricted and repetitive behavior. These signs all begin before a child is three years old. Autism involves many parts of the brain how this occurs is not well understood. The two other autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are Asperger syndrome, which lacks delays in cognitive development and language, and PDD-NOS, diagnosed when full criteria for the other two disorders are not met.

Autism has a strong genetic basis, although the genetics of autism are complex and it is unclear whether ASD is explained more by rare mutations, or by rare combinations of common genetic variants. In rare cases, autism is strongly associated with agents that cause birth defects Controversies surround other proposed environmental causes, such as heavy metals, pesticides or childhood vaccines: the vaccine hypotheses are biologically implausible and lack convincing scientific evidence. The prevalenceof ASD is about 6 per 1,000 people, with about four times as many males as females. The number of people known to have autism has increased dramatically since the 1980s, partly due to changes in diagnostic practice; the question of whether actual prevalence has increased is unresolved.

Parents usually notice signs in the first two years of their child’s life. Although early behavioral or cognitive intervention can help children gain self-care, social, and communication skills, there is no known cure. Not many children with autism live independently after reaching adulthood, though some become successful.  An autistic culture has developed, with some individuals seeking a cure and others believing autism should be tolerated as a difference and not treated as a disorder.


Autism is growing in Epidemic Numbers…

August 6, 2009
Autism Connection

Autism Connection

Facts and Statistics

  • 1 in 150 births
  • 1 to 1.5 million Americans
  • Fastest-growing developmental disability
  • 10 – 17 % annual growth
  • $90 billion annual cost
  • 90% of costs are in adult services
  • Cost of lifelong care can be reduced by 2/3 with early diagnosis and intervention
  • In 10 years, the annual cost will be $200-400 billion

Facts gathered from The Autism Society of America


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