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CEASE Therapy and Homeopathy
Jun
18
CEASE therapy was developed by Dutch physician Tinus Smits who was looking for a way to help children with autism. CEASE stands for Complete Elimination Autism Spectrum Expression and Dr. Smits helped well over 300 children with autism prior to his death in 2010. While his method was originally designed for children with autism, Dr. Smits and those that he trained have experienced success treating a number of conditions including MS, Chronic Fatigue, allergies, ear infections, hyperactivity, and detoxification....
PANDAS Explained
Jun
11
First off, what is PANDAS?...
Join Me at AutismOne!
Apr
18
With May fast approaching I hope you have considered coming to Autism One. I remember hearing about Autism One (A1) while I was at another autism conference about 4 years ago. At the time I knew nothing about A1 but I heard it was a really fantastic conference with diverse information and it was touted at the best autism conference out there. When I finally got a chance to attend, which was last year, I was completely blown away by this conference. For me it felt like home. I quickly made friends with a few other attendees and got right to business planning out all the lectures I would attend. ...
Wow, if you Google “Military Programs and Autism” you will most likely get about 3,140,000 hits, that is a lot of articles to read through if you are a newly diagnosed parent of a child with Autism (or even and experienced one). Luckily you have me…someone who enjoys skimming through the more “important” articles and then “fact checking” to make sure you are getting the most up to date information!...
Last May, I had the amazing opportunity of attending the annual AutismOne/Generation Rescue conference in Chicago for the first time as both a participant and a presenter. If you are considering attending this year—and I know what a challenge it can be to arrange travel, make childcare arrangements and save the money to attend—I want to assure you that it is well worth your time and effort....
Financial and money matters affect everyone. Learning how to deal with savings, everyday costs and budgeting is something that many of us try to do to the best of our ability. For someone who is diagnosed with any of the autistic spectrum disorders and in particular their parents, managing money is an issue that can sometimes cause worry and upset, especially as children turn into young adults and both parties have to come to terms and embrace the fact that they want their independence and to be able to look after their own concerns. Very often, this can be an issue that ends up being put further back down the “to do” list, but is a crucial element of growing......
One day someone shared a poem with me by Emily Pearl Kingsley called “Welcome to Holland”. If you have not read the poem, it talks about how you have this dream of having the perfect child and the perfect life but you end up having a child with developmental disabilities and have to learn a whole new way of life. I live by this motto every day now. I’ve learned that everything that comes into our lives is something to be grateful for. The hard times are often the greatest teacher. I heard a quote that “if you shield the mountain from the windstorms, you will never see the beauty of the carvings”....
“A growing body of research indicates that autism and hypothyroidism are connected. Yet routine blood tests frequently miss this connection. Because children with autism are stressed emotionally and physiologically and are in an inflammatory state, they are likely to have low cellular thyroid hormone levels (that is, an underactive thyroid). However, because their blood tests may be normal, their low cellular TH level frequently are overlooked.”...
One of the most challenging parts of parenting a child who has autism can be figuring out how to relate and connect with your child, when he/she may prefer engaging in repetitive behaviors and not have the language and communication skills to connect with you—or anyone else. It is heartbreaking and frustrating—I know, having been there—to reach out to your child and not be able to figure out how to break through....
Does your child have ADHD, autism, Tourette’s, OCD, dyslexia, learning disabilities, multiple allergies or intolerances, or another disorder?...
Potty training any child is difficult, but potty training a child on the autism spectrum or a child who has another developmental disability can be particularly trying. Our little ones like their routines and are often resistant to any changes, and they often have sensory issues and ritualized and repetitive behaviors which make it difficult to transition from eliminating in their diapers (which, remember, is all they have known, and with which they’ve gotten very comfortable) to the potty (which is a new, unfamiliar place, with new sights, sounds, and feels to process). Furthermore, little ones with limited expressive language capacity aren’t able to easily tell us when they need to go to the potty, or what they don’t like......
Virginia Beach, VA – Omniio, LLC, an innovative gift company that produces empowering greeting cards and gifts, is proud to partner with Generation Rescue in promoting the Autism Collection of personalize-able O! Cards™. This collection was created to raise public awareness for autism spectrum disorders and support individuals, families and friends affected by this fast-growing disorder, all while raising spirits....
Omniio greeting cards, coined O! CardsTM, each include collectible fabric keepsakes, adorning the words from the card. The colorful keepsakes and beautiful sentiments are meant to be re!ected on long after the life of the card, continuing to uplift the recipient in times of need. Carry them in a purse, a glove compartment, or keep them in a desk, backpack, locker... virtually anywhere!...
Freebirds World Burrito is a fast casual restaurant that originated in Santa Barbara, California. When you walk into a Freebirds restaurant you immediately feel that "hippie vibe" the brand culture is based upon. Hard to miss with the classic rock music playing, the cool images of rock stars like, John Lennon and Jimi Hendrix painted on the walls, and the crew being obviously free to express themselves creatively with no uniforms, tattoos, and a cool, hip vibe that defines this brand. The outer layer may seem "too cool for school" but when you dig a little deeper you find the true heart of the company, that is their charitable program, Freebirds World Works....
As the season’s holidays kick off, we are thrilled to share with you our first autism friendly holiday gift-shopping list. All of the items on the list have been suggested by the GR staff and members of the community and provide a great starting point for anyone shopping for a child, young adult or family affected by autism. ...
Losing sleep, worrying, irritable, having difficulty focusing? Life’s pressures have you feeling overwhelmed? You may be stressed, but you’re not alone. All of us experience times when our cup is too full, overflowing with more than we feel we can manage. A little stress is healthy. It keeps us alert and ready to take on a challenge, and then we return to a normal state, ready to respond when we need to. But chronic stress can put us into survival mode, an autonomic nervous system reaction called the fight or flight response. ...
"Is my child normal?"That’s a gnawing sensation a mother can’t escape, that sinking feeling something is “off” with your child. The doctor says your child is fine, your friends and family say you worry too much, and yet the thought burrows into your gut, sitting like a lead weight, until the heartbreak kicks in: “My child is not developing normally.”Childhood developmental milestones are more than how soon your child walks and talks. They offer important insight into whether your child’s brain and body are developing appropriately. Delays in sitting, walking, or talking could mean an increased risk of such brain development disorders as autism, Tourette’s syndrome, or obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) later. ...
The idea that a child with special needs could be bullied is heartbreaking. Unfortunately, this is the reality. For members of this demographic, unique behaviors can draw attention. Surprising to some, the reverse can also be true; a child with special needs may be easily mistaken as the bully. Either way, bullying is a national problem. New research shows that children diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder are far more likely than their peers to be bullied. A recent study found almost 50 percent of children diagnosed with Autism or Asperger’s Syndrome have been bullied, compared to just over 10 percent of the general teen population. ...
Beacon Day School for students with autism and related disorders will be hoisting a series of events beginning this September to educate parents on topics ranging from behavioral issues to educational rights. See below for upcoming events:...
Bio-medical intervention can be expensive. Especially in the beginning of treatment. Paying for consultations, first sets of labs, and buying what looks like a stock pile of supplements, can add up pretty quickly. But the changes we see in our children always make it worth it, and justifies the expense.In the past two years of bio-medical intervention with my son Anthony (whom has recovered from an Autism Spectrum Disorder), I've learned a few tricks to saving money. In this post, I will be focusing on sales & coupons, and where you can find them. Below I have listed my "5 Tips" for Supplement/Specialty food savings:...
The mission at Dogs for the Deaf is to help alleviate life’s dangers and frustrations by placing professionally trained dogs with children and adults who have various disabilities and challenges. Dogs for the Deaf has recently begun a new, groundbreaking program to help children with autism. Specially trained dogs – originally rescued from shelters – offer children on the autism spectrum a chance to bond and explore language through offering commands. They also help keep the child safe by preventing bolting and running.Nearly 1 in 88 children born today is on the autism spectrum; it is an issue that needs attention. With autism reaching epidemic proportions, chances are you know someone who would benefit from their services....
GenerationNecks is a whimsical collection of fun and fashionable necklaces that you can mix and match. The vision and purpose of GenerationNecks is to make every individual feel the passion that Jodi Novick, the creator, has put into each and every piece and to feel happy, special and strive to live life to the fullest. The Puzzle Piece Necklace was designed to represent the hope and fight for Autism Awareness. "I want everyone to show their love and support for this wonderful cause. I wish to increase Autism Awareness, early intervention and appropriate treatment. People with Autism will lead fuller, more complete lives with our help," says Jodi. ...
The Gluten & Allergen Free Expo, September 8-9, 2012, is bringing the nation’s leading chefs, best-selling cookbook authors, and highly regarded nutrition and health experts to the Dallas area to help people learn how to prepare healthy, tasty meals and baked goods without gluten and some of the most common allergens. Plus, there are over 100 vendors so attendees can sample products before buying them at the store.“Living on a restricted diet doesn't have to mean living without the joy of cooking, baking and eating foods that look and taste great,” said Jen Cafferty, mother of two and founder of the Gluten & Allergen Free Expo....
Pulling up to the hotel for the 2012 Autism One/Generation Rescue conference in Chicago, I was struck once again with the realization that life must unfold the way it does for some reason, and that I was bound to figure it out sooner or later since it continuously smacks me on the side of the head as if to say “hey, do you get it yet?” I used to pull up to this very same place 5 days a week. I didn’t realize until I arrived that the conference was being held in a hotel adjacent to the company headquarters for which I worked for 12 years in environmental sales. In those days, I had a company car, a big......
It was wonderful to finally meet some of the amazing women who open their hearts to share their insights and personal experiences with biomedical treatment and stories of life with kids on the spectrum. I’ve been working with Maryann DellaRocco, Marissa Bagshaw, Tracy Weinstock and Gabrielle Kaplan-Mayer to share inspirational and informative information on the Generation Rescue blog for a little over a year. These ladies are a true inspiration to the GR team, the community and myself. We hope that you enjoy their stories, articles and tips on our blog as much as we do. If you have suggestions for article topics or questions that you would like to ask, please share your feedback in the comments or by......
Have you dreamed of bringing home an autism assistance dog for your family but feared that the cost would be unmanageable? Our friends at Dogs for the Deaf understand the special needs of families affected by autism. With the exception of a $50.00 application fee, Dogs for the Deaf places Autism Assistance Dogs free of charge to qualified applicants. When an applicant has been approved to receive an Autism Assistance Dog and is ready to be placed on the waiting list, they require a $500.00 Good Faith deposit, which is returned after the person and the Autism Assistance Dog have been together for one year. Once the dog is placed with a person, the client is financially responsible for the......
Looking for an interactive, dynamic, and productive summer camp for teens and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs)? An Independent Me (AIM) is opening June 11, 2011 in Round Rock, Texas (just outside of Austin)....
I have been to many international autism conferences, but the AutismOne/Generation Rescue Conference is by far the best one I’ve been to worldwide. The moment I arrived at the conference, I felt so welcomed, like I was coming home to a family reunion rather than my first time at AO. I was so impressed with the conference that I started saving up for the AutismOne/Generation Rescue Conference 2012 the moment I got home. I even pre-registered for the conference and all the events as soon as I could, even though I wasn’t sure then if I could afford the trip. Because I knew, this year’s conference is going to be even better....
Finding the Right Doctor
May
07
Finding the right doctor to heal your child with autism can be a tricky and difficult task. However, there are several resources such as the approved Doctor Listing right here on the Generation Rescue website. Each doctor is specially trained in autism treatments, has been recommended by parents in the community and has been vetted by Generation Rescue. Another great place to start is right here on the GR website. Click on over to the Rescue Angels section and contact a Rescue Angel (a mom or dad in your area that is on this same journey and willing to help you get started). Email them and ask for names of doctors in your area that can help you with biomedical interventions....
With over 150 of the leading doctors, scientists and researchers attending this year’s AutismOne/Generation Rescue Conference in Chicago, IL it’s sure to be one of the most educational and enjoyable events of the year!...
Gluten-Free Playdough
Apr
27
When you are on a gluten-free diet it is important for your playdough and art supplies to be gluten-free. Anything your child touches (or might ingest) should be free of your child's food allergens. Here's a recipe I came to after several failures--from rubbery to soupy. This one works and is easy. ...
Los Angeles (April 2012) – Generation Rescue is pleased to announce a new partnership with Advanced Brain Technologies to support the Rescue Family grant program. The Rescue Family grant program provides grants to families who can not afford medical treatment by providing two doctor visits, lab testing, nutritional counseling and now sound brain fitness training. Many children diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder are described as having auditory hypersensitivities and other difficulties processing auditory information. Advanced Brain Technologies has created TLP Spectrum™, sound brain fitness for the sensory sensitive listener. “We are thrilled to expand our grant program to include auditory therapy for individuals with an autism spectrum disorder....
Treating Autism is a UK based charity founded and run by parent volunteers. Their members include parents and family members of people with autism, caregivers, dietitians, nurses, teachers and other professionals in the field of autism as well as adults who use biomedical approaches to improve their quality of life.Treating Autism believes that autism is treatable through a combination of biomedical, educational and sensory approaches and the focus of the organization is in the biomedical aspect of treating autism.The work of Treating Autism has three main strands:...
My youngest son, Jake, used to be so unresponsive; I thought he might be deaf. As he approached two years of age I came to know it was autism. Jake would be considered on the severe end of the spectrum. As an early childhood special education. teacher, I felt I should know how to help him, but I didn’t know much about working with a child who didn’t play. Children learn through play. This child just paced, chewed, and stared at things seemingly oblivious to whatever was going on around him much of the time. This, heart-wrenchingly, included his mom. Fortunately I discovered the Son-Rise Program® which helped me learn gentle ways to connect with Jake. I learned how to......
Cellar Angels
Feb
04
Cellar Angels was created by a compassionate group of wine-lovers intent on changing the world through wine. Their mission is simple: connect small, artisanal wineries to a larger audience, expose wine-loving members to exclusive purchase opportunities from partnering boutique wineries and provide assistance to a select group of charities. They love wine, love introducing others to great wine and love helping charities make a difference. Cellar Angels provides an opportunity to accomplish all three....
Healthy Souls
Feb
02
The Vision and Purpose of Healthy Souls Apparel is to create a product and business that serves a purpose and gives to causes to help change the world. Healthy Souls started by offering high quality flip flops available in multiple colors. Each color represents a cause and 10% of the profit will go directly to an organization that represents that cause....
Making Meals Fun
Jan
20
In the first few months of transitioning my family to eating gluten and casein-free, I wanted everything to be perfect: I would scour recipes to find the perfect gf bread, order expensive snacks online and spend hours planning meals. What usually happened when serving those meals was that my son, who has autism and motivated the dietary change, would take two bites of whatever food that I had slaved over and then get up and run away from the table. I would bring him back to his plate, cajole him to eat more, and maybe he would take one more bite. Mealtime in our home became, in a word, miserable.Soon I realized that something needed to change if we were......
The Birth of Focus Autism
Jan
16
Focus Autism Foundation is a proud supporter of Generation Rescue as we are aligned in many ways. A major initiative is to work toward reducing the prevalence of autism by ensuring a safe vaccination schedule for all children, including the most vulnerable of children. Below is a message from the founder of Focus Autism, Barry Segal, who articulates his concerns about vaccine safety. My concern for autism began on a flight to Florida in February of 2010. On that flight I sat next to a woman from the same town as my son. She was traveling with her young son with autism. One of the physicians who treated her son had told her there was no hope that he would......
The fall season is such a nice time of year. The leaves begin to change colors, rain and snow begin to fall and the cold air makes for a perfect excuse to brew hot cocoa and warm tea. This season, Jenny McCarthy and the GR team thought it would be fun to share some of our favorite things about fall and we hope you will add to this list in the comments section. ...
We are pleased to announce a win-win for Generation Rescue and all of our supporters!Spreebird donates 10% of their profit on deals we buy. Spreebird offers 50-90% off on the best services and attractions in the area as well as incredible travel deals!Please sign up for free, at www.spreebird.com and select Generation Rescue as your community partner. We will receive 10% of their profit from any deal you choose! Plus when you (or any friend you refer) sign up, we receive $1 in addition to the year-round contributions. It’s absolutely free, and the deals are amazing. It’s a win-win!1. Go to: www.spreebird.com1. Choose your area.2. Enter your email address.3. Any other areas you might buy deals in? Add them now.4. ......
Books By Tara
Oct
14
Books by Tara are a great way to spend time and engage with your kids as they promote awareness, thinking and language development. Best of all, kids of all ages and ability levels can enjoy the books. Designed with an easy, flexible format to entice children’s interest and participation on every page. Intriguing photos of familiar scenes provide plenty of opportunities for looking; pointing; vocalizing sounds, words, phrases, and sentences; answering questions; and beginning in-depth discussions. Playful themes make learning easy and fun....
We just signed up with GoodSearch.com and now every time you shop online or search the internet, a donation will be made to Generation Rescue....
Generation Rescue and The Recipe Diva have teamed up to host a recipe contest where YOU can win one of 4 great prizes!!...
Generation Rescue is partnering with the makers of the Magic Bullet to create the limited “Rescue Bullet” where a portion of the proceeds go Generation Rescue to help children with autism through biomedical therapies and nutrition.So pick up your Rescue Bullet and start increasing nutrition in your child’s diet today!Your Rescue Bullet makes it easier to get good nutrition into your child’s diet, especially for picky eaters. As an autism nutritionist, I love helping parents find new ways to get nourishing foods into their child no matter what special diet they are following. ...
Today Jenny McCarthy finally debuted the Special Edition “Rescue Bullet” by the Magic Bullet on HSN! On the show Jenny shared some of her favorite quick recipes for snacks and smoothies that she makes for her son Evan....
How Magical Is The Bullet
Jul
15
Like any parent or working professional, I’m always on the look out for anything that makes my life run a bit smoother and save me time. Enter the Magic Bullet. When my nieces each took one to college with them, I was intrigued. But I already had a blender and a mini food processor, so I thought I was covered. But when it comes to single serving shakes and smoothies, the Bullet is a great alternative. Creaminess is something kids miss when dairy is removed from their diet. To scratch that itch, prepare a No-Milk Milkshake, adapted for a single serving:...
Non-Toxic Cookware & Storage
Jul
13
We often spend a lot of time talking about what foods to eat and not eat regarding diet for autism. However, we spend less time on how to prepare the food, cook it, and store it. You don’t need fancy, expensive equipment, but you will want pots and pans as well as storage containers from non-toxic materials.The cooking tools and storage materials we use can be harmful, depending upon the materials they are made from. The chemicals from pots and storage containers that our food comes in contact with leaches into our food, and therefore exposes us to toxins. I’d like to talk about common cooking equipment and storage materials that are healthier, and how to avoid the toxic ones....
Conventions relating to autism have the tendency to leave lasting impressions on the guests, speakers and exhibitors that attend them, but the AutismOne 2011 conference, held just outside Chicago, truly lived up to its name as the largest and most versatile of its kind. The five day event, held from May 25 to 29, boasted over 150 presentations from the most highly regarded experts in the field. On a regular basis, parents of children with autism living in the surrounding region struggle with long waiting lists from professional treatment providers and costly premiums from insurance agencies. However, they were delighted to know that registration for this year’s AutismOne was absolutely free....
Food For Summer
Jul
05
Each June as the school year comes to a close, I meet the advent of summer with a mix of relief and trepidation. Relief that we are on an extended hiatus from schedules, homework and sports practices; trepidation knowing that the novelty of sleeping in will wear off only to be replaced by a chorus of “There’s nothing to do”, “He/She is bugging me” and my personal favorite, “I’m bored.”I get a reality check the week after school ends when the kids are fighting and I need to get some work done - a curse and a blessing of working at home. And then I remember how important it is to strategize in order to make our summer as peaceful......
This special event is established by the Center for Autism and Related Disorders, one of the world leaders in autism treatment and therapies. Registration for the conference is absolutely free for all attendees, including parents, practitioners, researchers, educators and students....
The concept of “good” and “bad” cholesterol is a frequent topic of conversation these days. While diet plays an important role in the formation of cholesterol, the genetic factors involved with the synthesis and transport of cholesterol are what typically predispose an individual to cholesterol-related health problems. Many people are unaware that much of our cholesterol is actually manufactured by our body’s own cells. Determining the significance of serum cholesterol values is not as simplistic as some might believe.Discussions about cholesterol in the media are focused primarily on elevated levels in relation to cardiovascular risk; rarely taken into consideration are the risks associated with insufficient cholesterol values of 160 mg/dL or less....
The Center for Autism and Related Disorders, Inc. (CARD), a worldwide leader of state-of-the-art autism therapy announced today it will donate proceeds from new user subscriptions of Skills, to actress and autism advocate Jenny McCarthy's non- profit organization Generation Rescue. Generation Rescue is dedicated to recovery for children with autism spectrum disorders by providing education, medical assistance and treatment to directly improve the child's quality of life for all families in need.Outlining a shared vision for the future of effective autism treatment, CARD founder and executive director and Skills co- creator Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh says the proceeds from new user subscriptions to Skills will be donated to Generation Rescue....
By Tim Welsh a.k.a @TannersDadAutism. This is a topic that I could write a book about. So many words come to mind… Answers, Support, Respite, Education, Freedom, Camaraderie, Community, Personal Growth, Advocacy, Legitimacy, Integrity, friendship, Humanity, and many more flood my mind. During the week of May 25 – 29 the world joins hands at the Generation Rescue/AutismOne conference in Lombard Illinois at the The Westin Hotel. The conference would be complete, educational and inspirational even if you were only able to attend a few of the activities. Jenny McCarthy and the teams at AutismOne & Generation Rescue have some amazing events planned. They educate, reward, share and pamper the mind, soul, and body....
