November 10th, 2010
R.E.S.A.
Dance Without Limits, is a Ballet class in Des Moines designed for 4- to 9-year-old children with physical and mental disabilities.
Their individual support is part of what makes the class unusual. There are scores of activities in the area for typical children, from softball to swimming to soccer, but relatively few for kids with disabilities, said Toni Merfield, who directs the Metro West Kids Learning Center for children with autism and related disorders.
“There are not a lot of opportunities, and parents are extremely frustrated,” she said. “I don’t blame them. It’s heartbreaking.”
Ideally, she said, children with special needs should participate in activities alongside their typical peers, but adult program leaders aren’t always equipped to handle the challenges that disabilities present. Autistic kids, for example, have trouble interacting with others. They can’t always find the words to say what they think or feel, which leads them to act up in ways that can derail group activities.
From the Des Moines Register. Read the Full Story Here
November 8th, 2010
R.E.S.A.
BioGraphix Tattoo Studio, located at 3056 Burnet Avenue #6, Syracuse, NY will be kicking off Ink for Autism today. Until the 13th of November there will be special pricing on autism themed tattoos, the proceeds of which are graciously being donated to R.E.S.A.
For more information, call BioGraphix at (315) 432-9382 .
October 15th, 2010
R.E.S.A.
What: RESA’s First Annual Fall Extravganza
When: September 17th, 2010
Where: Borio’s Restaurant in Cicero New York
The first annual Fall Extravaganza was a night to remember thanks to the efforts of RESA founder Elaina Renfrew, the dedicated staff at Borio’s and special guest vocalist Randy Loran. The fundraiser dinner was highlighted by the musical performances.
RESA extends heartfelt thanks to everyone who came out to show their support for the cause. Plans for next year’s event are already underway! Stay tuned!
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October 15th, 2010
R.E.S.A.
The Half Penny Pub in downtown Syracuse was the place to be on October 2nd. Some of our best known and most loved local acts were there to perform. R.E.S.A. extends heartfelt thanks to Caroline Blue, Zadoc and the Nightmare and Jayne Dracula for their incredible performances and for helping to support the cause!
Syracuse's Half Penny Pub was the place to be October 2nd for RESA's Rock The Spectrum concert.
View the gallery after the jump.
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October 14th, 2010
R.E.S.A.
Rudy Simone, author of Psychology Today blog ‘Aspergirls’ examines social expectations for women today and explains why women with Aspergers can’t just “get over it” and act normal.
Read her guide to Gender Roles, Anxiety, Geekdom and more at Psychology Today.
October 14th, 2010
R.E.S.A.
Full-term babies who develop jaundice have a 67 percent higher risk of developing autism, Danish researchers say, a finding that contradicts a similar study published five years ago.
According to the study published Monday in the journal Pediatrics, being born between October and March and not being the mother’s first child further increases the risk for autism for children who develop jaundice.
“This paper does not say that jaundice causes autism,” cautions Dr. Max Wiznitzer, a neurologist at Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital in Cleveland, Ohio, who was not involved with the study. He points to a 2005 Kaiser Permanente study conducted in Northern California, which also looked at a jaundice-autism link and concluded high bilirubin levels in newborns is not a risk factor for autism.
Jaundice is caused by higher levels of bilirubin, which is created in the process of breaking down old blood cells in the body. If too much of this chemical builds up in a newborn’s body, it can cause the skin and whites of the eyes to take on a yellowish tone.
SOURCE: The Chart, CNN Health Read the full story below.
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