We are compiling a list of support groups in the Mid-Mo area...If you recommend one, please comment and let us know. If you have a regional one, we will take that too.
When the series airs, we can post these places and groups online.
Thanks!
Showing posts with label support. Show all posts
Showing posts with label support. Show all posts
Wednesday, November 7, 2007
HELP-Support Groups
We are compiling a list of support groups in the Mid-Mo area...If you recommend one, please comment and let us know. If you have a regional one, we will take that too.
When the series airs, we can post these places and groups online.
Thanks!
Monday, November 5, 2007
Story Idea-schools, family, safety, resources
This person wants more coverage on a wide range of issues. This item was emailed to this blog.--AR
Thank you SO much for covering this story in your area. I wish our local new station would cover something similar.
I am a mother of 4, two children are on the spectrum. Both of my children on the spectrum have been diagnosed with PDD-NOS. My 6 year old son is mild mannered, verbal and very intelligent. People often tell me that I spoil him too much and that "it's not that bad". They often don't understand that Autism is not rocking and hand flapping. There are other self stimulatory behaviors.
My daughter is 4 years old and she does not have speech that is well understood, but she trys her hardest to speak, she is a bit agressive, but can be sweet most of the time. I hate that people just think that I am a bad parent.
It would be beneficial to cover some of these issues:
1. Local and national resources - often when parents receive the diagnosis they are not directed to the next step.
2. Affect on sibilings and resources for them. - My five year old son has stepped into a "care taker" roll for the other children.
3. Safety issues for the individual with autism - My 6 year old son has very scripted "echolalic" speech it would be difficult if he were lost and a stranger asked his address or other vital information. He could answer, but not an appropriate response. Others are non verbal and would not be able to respond or know how to ask for assistance
4. Affects of disability on a marriage
5. Education system and Autism.
6. Rights of the individual with Autism and their parents.
Again - Thank you for doing this story! I wish you the best.
-Meredith, Columbus, OH
I am a mother of 4, two children are on the spectrum. Both of my children on the spectrum have been diagnosed with PDD-NOS. My 6 year old son is mild mannered, verbal and very intelligent. People often tell me that I spoil him too much and that "it's not that bad". They often don't understand that Autism is not rocking and hand flapping. There are other self stimulatory behaviors.
My daughter is 4 years old and she does not have speech that is well understood, but she trys her hardest to speak, she is a bit agressive, but can be sweet most of the time. I hate that people just think that I am a bad parent.
It would be beneficial to cover some of these issues:
1. Local and national resources - often when parents receive the diagnosis they are not directed to the next step.
2. Affect on sibilings and resources for them. - My five year old son has stepped into a "care taker" roll for the other children.
3. Safety issues for the individual with autism - My 6 year old son has very scripted "echolalic" speech it would be difficult if he were lost and a stranger asked his address or other vital information. He could answer, but not an appropriate response. Others are non verbal and would not be able to respond or know how to ask for assistance
4. Affects of disability on a marriage
5. Education system and Autism.
6. Rights of the individual with Autism and their parents.
Again - Thank you for doing this story! I wish you the best.
-Meredith, Columbus, OH
Saturday, November 3, 2007
Story Idea-Help
This person wants coverage on where to go and what to do if their child is diagnosed with autism. This item was emailed to this blog --AR
I think you should cover were parents can get help once they find out if they have a child with autism. It is very stressful to find out and lots of couples split up. There are thousands of sights that tell you the symptoms but not many that tell you about programs, funding, the best schools, and how to keep your marriage and family together. You need to tell people about the best case and the worst case. You need to show how many different families cope with autism, so what they are doing can be passed down.
None of this pointing fingers about what may cause Autism. We all know all that stuff. We need to know what we as a family and a community can do to help autistic people and their families cope with autism. Were can we help find a cure? Who is working to find a cure? What companies are supporters of Autism research?
I think you should cover were parents can get help once they find out if they have a child with autism. It is very stressful to find out and lots of couples split up. There are thousands of sights that tell you the symptoms but not many that tell you about programs, funding, the best schools, and how to keep your marriage and family together. You need to tell people about the best case and the worst case. You need to show how many different families cope with autism, so what they are doing can be passed down.
None of this pointing fingers about what may cause Autism. We all know all that stuff. We need to know what we as a family and a community can do to help autistic people and their families cope with autism. Were can we help find a cure? Who is working to find a cure? What companies are supporters of Autism research?
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