Dr. Jude Matyo-Cepero

https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-06-brain-overgrowth-dictates-autism-severity.html

Brain overgrowth dictates autism severity, new research suggests Some children with autism experience profound, lifelong difficulties like developmental delay, social struggles and even the inability to speak. Others experience more mild symptoms that improve with time.

Beyond Masking and Towards Supporting Autistic Authenticity — THINKING PERSON'S GUIDE TO AUTISM Dr. Amy Pearson on why the ability to express one’s authentic autistic self is much more complicated than an individual choice to unmask.

Disability Discrimination in Health Care Must Stop! Take action to end disability discrimination in health care! []

Theme Park For Those With Disabilities Plans Multi-Million Dollar Expansion A one-of-a-kind theme park built to be fully accessible to those with disabilities is set to undergo its largest expansion yet with the addition of new rides and other attractions.

More details released about 7-year-old killed crossing Highway 101 Eliana Gonzales' father was sleeping when she wandered out of the house and onto the highway, according to family. He's a single father, and his daughter was autistic.

BIG ANNOUNCEMENT!

PNC Park has an adult sized changing table!

Yes, you heard that right!

The home of the Pittsburgh Pirates is now more inclusive and accessible for ALL families to enjoy a baseball game.

The adult changing table was installed in a private, family style restroom located behind Section 112 in the Crow’s Nest.

A huge thank you to PNC Park for working with our family to create a safe, dignified space for individuals with disabilities to utilize the restroom.

Very few stadiums have a universal changing table and I’m proud to say that we have one right here in Pittsburgh.

Here’s to all the amazing individuals who now get to enjoy a baseball game at the park instead of watching it at home on TV!

The poem that resonated with over 5 million folks ❤️

When He Outgrew Cute.

When he outgrew cute
The looks changed from compassion to concerned
Towards him
And towards those who supported him.
And sometimes disgust
Overshadowed concern
As he stubbornly clung to his ways.

When he outgrew cute
The calls increased
Calls desperate for help
Desperate for summer options for a fifteen-year-old in briefs
Desperate for respite
Desperate for adaptive equipment
Desperate for anything that would assist a non-verbal child
Or anyone
And the voices were silent
Or they whispered –
Sorry.
Sorry.
Sorry.

When he outgrew cute
His movements were no longer celebrated
But instead feared
Violent head banging
Aggressive pulling
Dangerous optimism
With the strength of a man
And not that of a child.

When he outgrew cute
The damage began
Damage to walls
Damage to others
And damage to himself
And this damage
Wreaked havoc on more than just objects
It wreaked havoc on psyches as well.

When he outgrew cute
The walls caved in
And the house became a tomb
And the isolation suffocated those within
As they desperately yearned to belong
To something
Somewhere.

When he outgrew cute
Milestones were no longer encouraged
And his future grew dim
And symptoms of PTSD set in
For those who loved him
And had been rattled by his screams for years.

When he outgrew cute
Mood altering drugs were doled out like candy
One option after another
For him
And also –
Suggested for his caregivers.
Drugs to dull the pain
Drugs to pacify
Drugs to silence the demons.

When he outgrew cute
She outgrew herself
As every ounce of strength was poured into him
And she got lost in the daily grind
Lost in the sleepless nights
And invisible behind the never-ending tasks.

When he outgrew cute
She outgrew silence
And she raised her voice
To join the cacophony for change
And her battle cry rose –
A better tomorrow!
For him
And for those who loved him.
Because when he outgrew cute
He outgrew society
And that’s simply not an option.
For anyone.
Anymore.

When he outgrew cute
She found the strength to move forward
To move toward advocacy
And move toward hope.
She found the strength
To keep going
And keep growing
And she found the strength
To just keep livin

Written by Jess Ronne

People Do NOT Want To Live In Group Homes | Empowering Ability Discover how to help your loved one with a developmental disability grow their independence with this Tip from other parents.

A young man with autism has lived for months in a Reno hospital. He's not sick. He has nowhere else to go "I don’t want other families to go through this," CJ's mother says. "It's too hard. It just shouldn't be like this.”

Overview of Early Intervention | Center for Parent Information and Resources Overview of Early Intervention Esta información en español | This information in Spanish Current as of July 2021 If you’re concerned about the development of an infant or toddler, or you suspect that a little one has a disability, this page will summarize one terrific source of help—the early ...

Missing 6-year-old Palm Beach County girl with autism pronounced dead, body found in water A missing 6-year-old girl who had autism and was non-verbal was tragically pronounced dead after her body was found in a body of water near West Palm Beach on Tuesday night, authorities said.

Amazing Barber Turns Haircut Into a Game for Young Boy with Autism in Viral Video Ree the barber has always worked patiently and creatively with LaQuista Erinna's son, Jackson, who is on the autism spectrum.

A violinist played for 45 minutes in the New York subway. A handful of people stopped, a couple clapped, and the violinist raised about $30 in tips.

No one knew this, but the violinist was Joshua Bell, one of the best musicians in the world. In that subway, Joshua played one of the most intricate pieces ever written with a violin worth 3.5 million dollars.

Two days before he played in the subway, Joshua Bell sold out a Boston theatre, and the seats averaged about $100.

The experiment proved that the extraordinary in an ordinary environment does not shine and is so often overlooked and undervalued.

There are brilliantly talented people everywhere who aren’t receiving the recognition and reward they deserve. But once they arm themselves with value and confidence and remove themselves from an environment that isn’t serving them, they thrive and grow.

Your gut is telling you something. Listen to it if it’s telling you where you are isn’t enough!

Go where you are appreciated and valued.

Know Your Worth.

Helping make gardening accessible for all! Here you can see raised garden beds so those with disabilities can garden!! 😁

Landmarks light up in teal for Alzheimer's awareness INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) -- Landmarks across the world lit up in the color teal on Thursday in a daylong effort to raise awareness for Alzheimer's disease. "All 50 states are taking part. So are 13 other countries," Chris Schneider, the communications director for The

KIDS & DREAMS FOUNDATION Kids & Dreams Foundation provides support to children of all ages and their families dealing with autism, adoption, bullying and other challenges faced by today’s children.

Rest well professor

Remembering Marcia Gentry - Purdue University College of Education It is with great sadness that we inform you that our friend and colleague, Dr. Marcia Gentry, passed away on August 31, 2022. Professor Gentry was a giant in the field of gifted, creative, and talented education. Prior to her entry into higher education, she spent 12 years in K-12 settings as a teac...

7-year-old dies after falling into a pond and an attempted rescue A 7-year-old girl is found floating face-down in a pond.

Those with will often head to water regardless of its temperature or type. To find swimming lessons, visit https://www.safesplash.com/find-a-location or follow the instructions listed.

💯

The Lucas Project

Boy with autism, 6, found dead in Washington County State police say a child with autism who had been missing in Washington County has been found dead.

Nearly 3.5% of American children have autism - a 50% jump Around one in every 30 children and adolescents in America have autism, a new study finds. Autism rates in America have jumped 50% from 2017 to 2020, after a heavy drop from 2016 to 2017.

BROADCAST: Missing Autistic Teen The West Whiteland Township Police Department is attempting to locate Jeremiah Tyson. Tyson is a 13-year-old male. He is 5'9" and weighs 146 pounds.Jeremiah ran away from his aide during an appointment. He was last seen on Pottstown Pike. It is

It's so important to know the difference.