Autism

Autism is a disability that affects a child's development in the areas of social interaction and communication. Children with Autism may show no interest in peek-a-boo or other interactive games. They may not communicate; instead they may "hand-lead" to the desired object. Many have poor eye contact.

Characteristics also include repetitive behaviours and resistance to tiny changes in familiar surroundings.

Sensory Issues: A child may have difficulty with clothing, noise and new situations. Some children have gastro-intestinal problems such as diarrhoea, constipation and food sensitivities.

The first signs of Autism, usually appear as developmental delays before the age of three. Autism is a "catch-all" word that is applied to a group of symptoms, some of which are mentioned above. These occur in varying degrees depending on the individual child.

Research has shown that early intervention plays a huge part in your children's progress. An appropriate education plan should be established immediately and should include - speech therapy, occupational therapy and behavioural intervention. Some parents have reported success with dietary and biomedical interventions.

If you are concerned about your child, contact your GP or Public Health Nurse and seek assessment for your child.

Tuesday, June 15, 2010

Swindon Male Voice Choir




Swindon Male Voice Choir
in Concert
with special Guests
The Wexford Male Voice Choir
& Glen Tree Trad Group

ALL PROCEEDS TO COTTAGE AUTISM NETWORK, WEXFORD


Venue: Slaney Manor, Barntown
date: Friday 16th July
Time: 8p.m. Adm: €10.



Wexford Tickets available from:

Centra The Bullring Wexford,
Burke-O'Learys Rafter st Enniscorthy, Terry Byrne (Wexford Male Voice Choir) 0876483509 or wmvcsecretary@eircom.net or CAN 0863234742 can.wexford@ymail.com
And The Slaney Manor Barntown Wexford.


Supported by
Wexford County Council
Details: 086 3234742

1 comment:

  1. Coming from Wales, I've a really soft spot for male voice choirs. Hope it goes really well for you :)

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