Friday, 28 July 2006

More on SBS: INSIGHT : Understanding Autism Some more info about the upcoming program on SBS, which is to broadcast on TUESDAY 8st August  at 7.30pm INSIGHT – Understanding Autism A staggering 100,000 Australian children are directly affected by autism and an even greater number of adults. The incidence has dramatically increased in the last decade and affects boys in three out of four cases.  The traits include a lack of social skills, communication difficulties, and obsessive behaviour. Often a diagnosis of autism is not given until the child is around two.  Up until then families believe their child is normal – they reach all milestones like crawling, walking and first words. But then the child changes, leaving families shattered. Many questions surround what has been dubbed the ‘silent epidemic’. Why is it on the increase? What causes autism? And is there a cure?  Research is still in preliminary stages, and although a series of therapies have been tried – all of them are costly and controversial.   Some families have been forced to shell out their life savings, sell their family home and dig into their superannuation, to fund these treatments. And what happens to these children when they become adults? What sort of life can they expect to lead? INSIGHT brings together desperate families searching for answers, autistic adults who can reflect on their struggle as well as leading experts and researchers. “Understanding Autism” will be broadcast on TUESDAY 8st August  at 7.30pm on SBS. 8:33:58 PM    comment []  trackback []  G!   • Family • TV

Still Life with Grapes and Skull 2005 Another featured painting from the Chris Beaumont exhibition opening on Saturday. Have a look at his other paintings @ Eva Breuer Art Dealer - 83 Moncur Street, Woollahra NSW 2025 Christopher Beaumont Still Life with Grapes and Skull 2005 Oil on linen 41 x 51cm AUD$3,800 [listening to: Fall at Your Feet - Crowded House ] 2:24:34 PM    comment []  trackback []  G!   • Family

SBS: INSIGHT – Understanding Autism SBS has an interesting show coming up next week. As a parent of 2 children diagnosed with Autism, I'm going to be watching.   INSIGHT – Understanding Autism A staggering 100,000 Australian children are directly affected by autism and an even greater number of adults. It has been dubbed the ‘silent epidemic’. Why is it on the increase? What causes autism? Is there a cure?  And why are some families pushed over the edge in trying to deal with it? Jenny Brockie speaks to Daniela Dawes about what drove her to suffocate her ten year old son two years ago. Former Deputy Prime Minster Tim Fischer reflects on his life with his autistic son Harrison. “Understanding Autism” will be broadcast on TUESDAY 1st August  at 7.30pm on SBS. BTW Moria reckons I am an undiagnosed one too. [listening to: Self Control - Laura Branigan ] 9:25:43 AM    comment []  trackback []  G!   • Family • TV

Still Life with Chicken Stock 2006 A featured painting from the Chris Beaumont exhibition opening this week. Christopher Beaumont Still Life with Chicken Stock 2006 Oil on linen 76 x 84cm AUD$5,600 [listening to: Breakin' Up [#][*][Demo Version] - Violent Femmes ] 9:07:21 AM    comment []  trackback []  G!   • Family

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