A doctor for special babies
A doctor for special babies – Helping kids come into their own BY PETRE WILLIAMS-RAYNOR Career & Education editor williamsp@jamaicaobserver.com Sunday, April 17, 2011 THEY’RE the ones on whom parents rely for the medical care of their children with special needs. They are developmental paediatricians, the professionals who help children realise their best selves — despite mental and/or physical challenges — and guide their parents, helping them to...
Read MoreTeen makes special needs kids a priority
BY LUKE DOUGLAS Career & Education senior reporter editorial@jamaicaobserver.com Sunday, August 07, 2011 WHILE most teens are focused on the latest fashion fad or out having fun with friends, 16-year-old Arielle Berry spends much of her time helping children with learning disabilities and raising funds to assist with their development. For the past two summers, Berry has spearheaded projects that have raised more than $100,000 for the Jamaica Autism Support Association ...
Read MoreAutism stories that we like
Sharing links and stories that we like from the net. Autism Through a Siblings Eyes See the video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DpqZN38CMBw&feature=youtu.be Autism’s Back-to-School Anxiety Starting the school year can be tough for any kid, but for autistic children the transition presents unique difficulties. Priscilla Gilman on how she and her son rise to the challenge. Read more: ...
Read MoreFirst Ladies from Around the World Take on Autism
Mrs. Lorna Golding represented Jamaica. First ladies from around the globe gathered at The McCarton School in Chelsea on Tuesday morning for Autism Speaks, a breakfast discussion about the neurological disorder led by autism activist Suzanne Wright. First Ladies from around the world came together this morning to voice their support in the battle against autism at the UN Millenium Hotel in New York City. CNN’s Chief International Correspondent, Christiane Amanpour, moderated a two hour...
Read MoreSupport Group meeting
JASA meets THIS Saturday, Sept. 24 at 4 pm @ the Kingston YMCA. Please be on time as we plan to have 1 or 2 guest speakers. Let us respect them & the time they volunteer to speak to us and be punctual. Remember also that these meetings are for us to – to learn, to get empowered and to focus on helping our children so make babysitting/alternate arrangements for your children. Children do distract you from focusing, distracts the speaker and other members. Looking forward to...
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