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Welcome to something that
is near and dear to our hearts. Autism. We have a 5 year old son
named Joshua who was diagnosed with autism in 2006. You can visit him
at: Joshua's
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Fund Autism now was started because we as parents of a 5 year old Autistic boy have had enough of all the broken promises and lack of concern the Governments of Ontario & Canada have shown toward children/Adults who have Autism. Help Us Make a Difference Please make a Donation: Welcome to the Fund Autism Now website. Your contribution will help send Joshua get his IBI treatment we now have to look at private IBI since the IBI discharged him in September 2009, it seems this is going on so much Joshua got approved for his IBI treatment after waiting over 2 years. After only 3 months in the program they informed us that he would be discharded on the grounds he would not benifet from the program any further. I have come to learn that this is happening a lot and has got to stop as the children are the ones who are suffering. Your help will help us send him, to further his IBI along with raise awareness about autism and help direct other families in the right path to get the help they need and so deserve. With your support, we will be able to shed heartbreak and continue to put a smile on his face. Currently no province has funding available
for autism treatment that is covered under our health plan. This is not
acceptable and I urge you to contact your local MP and urge them to take
a stand with you. OUR CHILDREN are worth standing up for and our members
of parliament need to stand with us and FUND AUTISM TREATMENT NOW.. Q. How many children are affected by autism? A. The latest research suggests that up to 1 in 150 children will be affected by one of the disorders associated with autism. More children are affected by autism than by MS, Down's syndrome or childhood cancer combined and is the least funded..... Q. What does autism do to a child? A. It starts early on, as parents realize that their children aren't developing normal communication and interaction skills. Communication can become impossible. Some children with autism injure themselves. It takes special treatments, and special people, to make the world a brighter place for the children with autism and their families. What is autism? Signs of autism can vary from person to person. They can also be worse in some people than in others. People can be said to have "low-functioning autism" or "high-functioning autism," depending upon the severity of their symptoms and the results of an IQ (intelligence) test. High-functioning autism describes autism with less severe symptoms, while low-functioning autism describes autism with more severe symptoms. Some of the more common signs are listed in the box below. Common Signs of Autism - Avoids cuddling or making eye
contact. What causes autism? Doctors aren't sure what causes autism.
Some studies have shown that the cause is genetic (runs in families).
Certain medical problems or something in your child's surroundings may
also play a role. In many cases, the cause of a child's autism is never
known. Boys are more likely than girls to have autism. As doctors continue
to study autism, they may learn more about what causes it. Did you know… - 1 in 150 children is diagnosed
with autism. How is autism diagnosed? There is no lab test that can detect autism. Autism is often diagnosed when a baby or toddler doesn't behave as expected for his or her age. If your doctor thinks your child has autism, he or she will probably suggest that your child see a child psychiatrist or other specialist. The specialist will probably test your child to see if he or she shows signs of autism. If my child has autism, does it mean that he or she is mentally retarded? Many children with autism are also mentally retarded, but others are not. It can be hard to test autistic children because they do not respond to questions in the same way other children do. An autism expert can give your child special tests that will tell you more about his or her condition. Some autistic children have special skills,
such as the ability to do complex math problems in their heads. However,
abilities like these are very rare. My baby seemed fine. Why does he or she seem to have autism now? We don't know why this happens, but approximately
20% of children with autism seem to develop normally for the first 1 to
2 years. Then, these babies experience what doctors call a regression.
This means that they lose abilities that they had before, such as the
ability to talk. Are there more cases of autism now than there used to be? More children are being diagnosed with autism. However, we're not sure if this really means that more children have autism. It may mean that parents, teachers and doctors are becoming better at recognizing the signs of autism How is autism treated? Several treatments for autism are available. Research has shown that very intense behavior and language therapy may help some children. There is no medicine that treats autism itself, but medicine may help with some of the symptoms of autism, such as aggressive behavior or sleeplessness. Talk to your doctor about what kind of treatment is best for your child. Children don't "outgrow" autism, and it cannot be cured. With therapy, some children may improve as they mature. The individual child's language skills and overall intellectual level may help predict what will happen with his of her case of autism. My baby seemed fine. Why does he or she seem to have autism now? We don't know why this happens, but approximately 20% of children with autism seem to develop normally for the first 1 to 2 years. Then, these babies experience what doctors call a regression. This means that they lose abilities that they had before, such as the ability to talk. Here are some interesting funding facts: Fundraising by the Government: · Leukemia: Affects 1 in 25,000
/ Funding: $310 million. I thank God for the funding provided to all the above groups but 1/150 and only $15million????? Please consider making a donation as it costs money to run this site, send out information, etc... Thank you in advance and together let's let our voice be heard. Please note we cannot give tax receipts for donations! |
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For more information contact: Email: info@fundautismnow.com
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