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The Autism Society of Greater Orlando is hosting its 5K walk in the Orange County Convention Center’s South Concourse on Saturday, May 8, 2010 from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM. We would like to invite everyone out to support ASGO and the Central Florida families affected by autism. 100% of the proceeds will stay right here in the Central Florida area.

We are a proud ASGO member and you should be too

contact info for ASGO:
4743 Hearthside Drive
Orlando, FL 32837
Phone: (407) 855-0235
Email: contact@asgo.org

Autism Awareness Month Extended

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Autism Awareness Month and Autism Awareness Day

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Autism Awareness Month is here and April 2nd was World Autism Awareness Day! RocknBauble.etsy.com supports Autism Awareness all year long with a 10 percent donation from the proceeds of its Handmade Autism Awareness Fashion Jewelry.

RocknBauble.com will support Autism Awareness Month by donating 10 percent of the proceeds from its dazzling Autism Awareness jewelry line to ASGO. We typically donate to ASGO being a member but you can advise your charity or society of choice when purchasing RocknBauble autism jewelry. High quality handmade Autism Awareness bracelets, necklaces, earrings and book thongs are available and being offered through the RocknBauble storefront located on ETSY.com (www.RocknBauble.Etsy.com). This months featured necklace is a handcrafted Dichroic Glass puzzle piece pendant on an 18 in sterling silver box chain. The Puzzle piece measures approx. 3/4 inch x 3/4 inches, and is signed by the artist on the back and includes a hand decorated cotton filled gift box. The necklaces are available with several different designs all unique unto themselves. “I am extremely excited to promote autism awareness with special autism jewelry creations and donations throughout the year to support our autistic community,” states Andi Vogel (RocknBauble Jewelry Artist). Jewelry for any awareness color or cause is also available with a percentage of the proceeds going to the cause the particular jewelry piece represents and although we place extra emphasis on Autism this month it is a top priority cause for us all year long. Additionally this year we will have a team in the Autism Society of Greater Orlando’s Autism Awareness 5k walk for ASGO on May 8^th inside the Orange County Convention Center ’s South Concourse.

RocknBauble Autism Awareness Month Necklace

About ASGO and Autism Awareness Month:

ASGO was founded in 1996 by a group of volunteer parents to better assist families of children and adults with autism in the Central Florida area. Everyone is encouraged to come out to support ASGO and the Central Florida families affected by autism. 100% of the proceeds will stay right in the Central Florida area. The mission or goal of ASGO is that all individuals within the autism spectrum will be provided a lifetime network of opportunities to become fully accepted, included, and actively participating members of our community, through family support, education, and advocacy, and public awareness. They are a wealth of information and support to families of children and adults with autism, offering social opportunities for individuals with autism to be included in the community. (www.asgo.org) The Autism Society has been celebrating National Autism Awareness Month since the 1970s. The United States recognizes April as a special opportunity for everyone to educate the public about autism and issues within the autism community.

About RocknBauble:

RocknBauble.com owner Andi states, “Wearing Autism Awareness Jewelry is one of many great ways to show your support for this important cause!” Andi crafts her fashionable awareness jewelry by hand and meticulously selects all materials to produce a truly original piece. Puzzle Pieces, Ribbons, Baubles, Stars, Lampwork Beads, Furnace Glass, Czech Republic Crystals, Swarovski Crystals, Fresh-water Pearls, Sterling Charms and Hearts are used in this superior quality jewelry, as well as some highly desirable bead variations and more unusual settings, most of which are crafted by local artisans. Her artistic sense of style and keen eye for color shines through in every awareness creation. Andi shows her confidence in the quality of her jewelry with a lifetime warranty and RocknBauble Awareness Jewelry has been showcased at many Autism events throughout the world. Visit her storefront to view and purchase her current offerings: www.RocknBauble.etsy.com

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ASGO 5k Walk – 30th of May, 2009

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Florida Autism Events and Resources

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Autism Monthly support group for those affected by autism. Various topics & speakers ranging from diet, therapy, & advocacy, etc. Pasco County 1st Tue 5740 Moog Rd. Monica Bice 727-945-0947 link email

P.E.A.C.E Parental Encouragement for Autistic Children Everywhere Our mission is to educate, empower & provide a positive support environment to Families with children on the Autism Spectrum. 863-686-1221 ext. 228 Lakeland 1st Tue 6p-8p, 1021 Lakeland Hills Blvd. 33805, Nicole Torres link email

Autism Society of the Panhandle’s Evening Meetings – The Autism Society of the Panhandle meets the 3rd Tue of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the Pollak Training Center of the ARC Gateway on 10th Avenue in Pensacola. Sitters available with reservation 3 days prior to event. Pensacola 3rd Tues. 6:30p, no cost Corner of 10th Avenue & Fairfield Drive – Susan Byram link email 850-450-0656

Erik Estrada “Chips” in for Project Lifesaver International

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Erik Estrada, known from his hit TV series “Chips,” Appointed ‘Honorary Ambassador’ By Project Lifesaver International CHESAPEAKE, Va., Aug. 12 — Project Lifesaver International, a non-profit organization that helps rescue citizens that wander due to Alzheimer’s disease, autism, and other cognitive disorders, honored Erik Estrada at a ceremony Sunday in Lynchburg, Virginia. Mr. Estrada was awarded an Honorary Project Lifesaver Badge and Electronic Search Specialist Certificate.

Chief Executive Officer of Project Lifesaver International, Gene Saunders, said, “Mr. Estrada is very supportive of law enforcement and of the services Project Lifesaver offers to clients and agencies, and we thought he would be a perfect ambassador to represent our cause and carry our mission.”

Mr. Estrada won the hearts of fans across the world during his six years on the TV series, “CHiP’s.” Mr. Estrada has made numerous TV/motion picture appearances since his time on the hit TV show, yet the role he enjoys most is that of a role model to children throughout the world. By receiving this award, he will be helping many children with autism by spreading the word about this lifesaving program to others, in addition to helping adults with Alzheimer’s disease, dementia and related cognitive conditions.

Mr. Estrada graciously accepted the award and appointment on Sunday, and he will proudly serve as an Honorary Ambassador for Project Lifesaver International.

About Project Lifesaver International
Established in 1999, Project Lifesaver International is a non-profit organization that is committed to helping families quickly find their loved ones who wander because of Alzheimer’s, Down syndrome, dementia, autism, and other related disorders. Headquartered in Chesapeake, Va., Project Lifesaver works with local law enforcement agencies in more than 1,000 communities in 45 states, the District of Columbia and Canada to protect some of society’s most vulnerable citizens. The Project Lifesaver Program trains agencies on how to search for individuals who become lost by utilizing search and rescue techniques and equipment, as well as how to interact with individuals once they are found and returned to their loved ones. For more information, please visit www.projectlifesaver.org or call 877-580-LIFE

Autism Miracle Belt

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Weighted Belt for Autism?

ORLANDO, Fla. — Autism strikes one in 150 children. The disorder often causes kids to be less aware of their bodies, making it difficult to navigate a room without bumping into things. Now, a new device is restoring that awareness. Some call it a miracle, while others say it isn’t a cure. Angel Diaz looks like a typical 8-year-old, but he’s come a long way. Angel has autism.
“Typical kids, they do a lot of things, but it’s more hard for us because we have to teach him in different ways,” Angel’s mom, Hilsia, explained. “They don’t learn in the same way the other kids learn.” As part of his treatment routine, Angel gets occupational therapy three times a week. During the therapy, he wears a weighted belt.

The belt causes muscles to feel tension and sends that information to the brain, helping kids become more aware of their body and feel more in control. “It is amazing, sometimes, how a little bit of weight around the waist makes a big difference in some of the children,” Sue Horwath, a pediatric physical therapist at Optimum Rehab in Lake Mary, Fla., told Ivanhoe.

The belt has made a difference for Angel. “When he’s wearing the belt, he’s much more grounded,” Donna Urbina, an occupational therapist at Optimum Rehab, explained to Ivanhoe. “He’s much more focused.” However, some experts say the belt shouldn’t be called a “miracle.” “That can be helpful to some children, but it’s not helpful for all children, and it certainly is not a miracle cure for any childhood disorder,” Leslie Gavin, Ph.D., a pediatric psychologist from Nemours Children’s Clinic in Orlando, Fla., told Ivanhoe. While it may not be a cure, Hilsia says it’s worth it. “I think everything we do with him is part of his miracle,” she said. It’s helping her son get back to being a kid. The miracle belt weighs between one and three pounds, depending on the weight of the child. It can be worn for several periods of time throughout the day. Experts typically recommend 20-30 minute sessions.

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For Information Contact:
Sue Horwath, PT
Optimum Rehab
Lake Mary, FL
(321) 363-7620
optimumreh@aol.com

National Autism Association Partners With 12 Other Organizations to End Abusive Restraint and Seclusion in Schools

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The National Autism Association (NAA) along with 12 other organizations launched a campaign this week to spur letter writing and raise awareness about dangerous restraint and seclusion practices in schools. The initiative comes on the heels of the May 19th GAO Report that revealed no federal laws regulating restraint and seclusion in schools, no laws in 19 states, and “widely divergent” laws in remaining states.

It also investigated cases where two children died from “mechanical compression to the chest” and being “smothered to death,” one died from restraint following a seizure, another died from hanging himself in a seclusion room. Other cases included a four-year-old girl who was tied to a chair and abused, five children who were duct-taped to their desks, and a ten-year-old boy who was put in a seclusion room “75 times over a 6-month period for hours at a time for offenses such as whistling, slouching and hand-waving.”

The report only adds to stories around the country of disabled children being handcuffed, locked in closets and bathrooms, and restrained with chemicals and lemon spray. “These are essentially torture tactics that are outlawed for terrorists, but children with autism and other disabilities have no federal regulations in place protecting them,” says Wendy Fournier of NAA. “We’re not speaking of all teachers – but we do need to protect children from the ones who are putting them in danger.”

This week, the group launched an ad campaign with headlines that called handcuffs “the new circle time, and “when our disabled children can’t figure out how to sit still, more schools are showing them the ropes.” They’re asking lawmakers to ban dangerous restraint and seclusion and enforce proper training, ample reporting, and better monitoring.

Empowering parents is also key. “Thanks to organizations like APRAIS and Families Against Restraint and Seclusion, parents are armed with information and can download a sample ‘no consent’ form to give to their schools,” says Rita Shreffler of NAA. To download the letter and take action, visit www.nationalautism.org

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