Autism Service Provider & Beyond Newsletter
April 2014
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April is Autism Awareness Month
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April is Autism Awareness Month

 
April is Autism Awareness Month

In order to highlight the growing need for concern and awareness about autism.  The United States recognizes April as a special opportunity to educate the public about autism and issues within the autism community.

  

Help us celebrate and increase knowledge and understanding about Autism. Support ASPB, Therapy pathways by visiting our website, Facebook, Twitter, or our campaign to raise funds to open a Therapeutic Daycare in our community. Opening this daycare is now, even more vital, so children can receive the necessary therapy, and quality care, so parents do not have to chose between working and providing their child with Autism quality services.  

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Autism Prevalence Rates Increase

According to CDC(Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) in a statement release March 27, 2014  announce new autism prevalence rates. According to the CDC report, the prevalence rate for autism is now 1 in 68, which is an increase of over 30% from the 2008 CDC report.

We know that a diagnosis doesn't always mean services will start right away; whether it's screening, diagnosis, interventions, or services, the earlier we take action, the better," said Scott Badesch, President and CEO of the Autism Society of America.

Autism FAQ
We receive a lot of wonderful questions from our families and we would like to share some of the more frequently asked.  We feel if one person wants to know then there are more that want to know too.  

Question:  
After starting an ABA program, how quickly will I notice changes in my child?

Answer:
Each child is unique and possesses a unique set of skills and challenges. This makes it difficult to know exactly how a specific child will respond to ABA. However, research shows that children who receive consistent ABA instruction on a daily basis demonstrate more significant gains compared to children who receive inconsistent or no ABA. Higher levels of family involvement are also correlated with quicker and more steady outcome

Question:  
Is there a cure for autism?

Answer:
There is currently no cure for autism. Educational and behavioral supports can be used to improve communication, cognition, fine/gross motor skills, adaptive skills, and socialization skills. Working with a primary care physician can also help to identify and treat other co-morbid symptoms such as epilepsy, allergies, or digestive abnormalities. Research continues to identify risk factors and treatments, but a cure has not yet been found.

Question:
Should I switch my child to a gluten free/casein free diet?

Answer:
Just as in the general population, some individuals on the autism spectrum experience allergies. When specific allergies are identified, it is important to avoid or remove these allergens from a child's environment or diet. Some children do exhibit gluten and dairy sensitivities and removing these items from their diet can help alleviate discomfort related to the allergy, which in turn can improve behavior. It is important to work with your doctor to identify these allergies and it should not be assumed that a child with autism will also have gluten or casein sensitivities.

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