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Afghanistan - no comic at all?
April 20, 2008, 06:09:58 AM »
These are quotes from the related article:
"introduce Taliban-style Islamic morality codes banning women from wearing make-up in public"
?Women and girls are obliged to not wear make-up, wear suitable dresses and observe hijab (veil) while at work or classrooms,?
"It also aims to ban women dancers performing during concerts and other public events"
"Men and young boys must avoid wearing bracelets, necklaces, ?feminist dresses,? and hair-bands"
I am mortified that it wasn't 'til 1920 that women were given the vote in America. I mean, COME ON! Antietam, the revolution and the 1880's and it wasn't til 1920??? So, men are jerks. But read that stuff. That is just wrong, and I refuse to believe that even in the context of a code that seeks to preserve family values you could reasonably expect a virtuous girl to not ever wear make-up, "certain" dresses, or a veil in classrooms.
What's scary is that we have black boys and crew-cut white guys wearing "bling" and this blood-thirsty, self-avowed "Scythe of God" 1200-year-old religion is telling them not to.
The bling guys in New Jersey might hassle you. The Taliban will kill your sister if she can't produce 4 witnesses that prove she *wasn't* raped.
I'm sorta tired of all this news about some sect or other that argues whether or not the Scopes trial should be re-argued, ad-nauseum. There's God or there's not, I think. But you don't get to kill or hack people's hands off based on that. If some folks want to live in the hills or wherever and believe GOD told them something. . . FINE. Build an arc, do whatever, but I do NOT believe that any belief you have gives you the right to maintain that belief over me.
My God, or Al Gore, or dope-besotted hippy-surfer-hey-dude-let's-all-love-each-other-and-hey!-did-you-smoke-this? religion is just as good as yours and my deeply held beliefs are just as valid, but I don't get to push them on you.
Don't Tread the <beer> On Me.
Sorry. I've read Runciman's "Crusades" and many other texts, including lots about what the Catholic Church did to the Cathars.
I have no respect for what "respected" religions or "popular" movements do to individuals who don't believe what they believe.
I also don't have much respect for anyone who tells me anything I don't believe matches what's going on.
Go ahead and believe what you will. And do what your belief tells you. But don't do it to me.
THAT said, i.e., "leave me the <beer> alone and let me believe what I believe," there IS a Western culture built around the Catholic Church. As much as we now want to disown a monolithic view of the world and kinda despise what the church was, you can't doubt that most of the "modern" scientific and humanitarian viewpoints of the modern age came from Italy, Germany, England, France and the nations under Catholic rule.
Granted, China, the Middle East and even New Guinea and other cultures have much to teach us. But much of the "modern world" and technology has sprung forth from the Western - Catholic Church-protected - world. Rousseau, Blake, Jefferson, Adams and most others admit they felt that a civilisation or populace had to have a belief in God in order to make their ideals of a republic or democracy work.
These days, we reject the idea of any sort of demogoguic deity, but we haven't yet replaced "GOD says don't kill," - or lie or cheat or steal - with a suitably powerful and inclusive . . . thing.
After all, if it isn't GOD telling you not to do bad, then why listen?
<edited a bit for language. Make beer, not expletives>
Last Edit: April 20, 2008, 06:19:31 AM by Brasse
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Re: Afghanistan - no comic at all?
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April 20, 2008, 01:02:59 PM »
Whenever a way of life is attacked, it will do one of two things: Go with attackers, or go even further away. Mob mentality is very close to a child mentality, reacts on instinct (but while child reacts on curiosity, hunger and cold, mob reacts mostly on fear and anger). You can guide it gently, or you can break it and force it, but going between those two options will make problems.
About christians.... consider how many civilisations it ruined, and think what might have happened if it didn't: We might have found cure for cancer and immortality centuries ago. Medicine and culture in muslim Spain was ages in front of anything christian 'civilisation' had, chinese also had very advanced culture, medicine and science, and in the end were pushed back constantly by europeans. Same for India, Japan and even Rome.
I especially like the book 'Pavane' by Keith Roberts, alternate history where England was taken over by Spain, and roman Catholicism had free reign to spread.
We will never know what would have been, so kinda pointless to discuss *goes off to get more beer*
PS. not saying it is right, but every action has a reaction, and sometimes people on recieving end are not the ones that started it all.
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April 20, 2008, 04:48:11 PM »
Agreed, Bearmug. The original post is an example of why I delete posts.
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April 21, 2008, 05:34:54 AM »
The crazy/rediculous/infernal/insane system of government we have here in the U.S. is the worst political system ever attempted.
Except for every other one!
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Re: Afghanistan - no comic at all?
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April 22, 2008, 01:44:00 AM »
These actions by Afghanistan, middle east, the world only clarify that people will do anything to feel comfortable and have control over their domain. I find it deplorable that another culture would take the rights of others, of its citizenry, to make themselves feel better, superior, and exulted. I am a firm believer in these United States because, as faulty as we are ("big business", bush, ad nausea) we are BY far the standard of which the world, in most cases, wishes to be.
That said it is not the right of any country, no matter how horribly the other treats its citizenry, to interfere in another country. To interfere in such a countries affair may bring eternal conflict within that nation or the nation of the offense. ie Iraq, Vietnam.. for the US Indochina, Africa for France, and lets not discuss Britain or the former soviet union. it would allow other countries the right to interfere in countries they feel the need to , even if the world says otherwise. Ie US Iraqi policy.
These countries, if they feel that this activity is hostile or abhorrent, then should replace their government. If we feel we should help them then do so from a distance and nod not direct interference, for if we do , it will become our problem, our shoulders, to bare. The united States had such a problem with Britain and, with no outside help other than a few French vessels, replaced the brittish government on America with one, we felt was ours. IF a people, so distraught with their government cannot fight for their rights, why should we?
It is not up to us, the "free" world to decide the fate of others, but their own right to do it for themselves, we will help them and embrace them but we can not interfere.
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April 22, 2008, 07:57:08 AM »
I have to agree with the Taliban on this one. Banning video games is a good idea. I know some of us love them and get a lot of enjoyment from video games. But when I look at all of the time I've wasted playing them I think it owuld be a good idea to ban them. The Taliban has banned other things that make sense, too. You can't fly a kite in Afghanistan. That makes perfect sense to me. Could there be a bigger waste of time than kite flying? I for one believe that it is inherently evil to take a child kite flying and try to pass it off as some sort of fun activity. What does that say to the youth of today. It says "We don't care about you or your happiness". Here are some sticks, newspaper and string. Now go have fun. I can't spend any real money to show you a good time because I wasted all of your college money on beer.
The Taliban also wants to keep women in their place. I agree with that, too. Women can't have jobs, get an education or express their opinions in Afghanistan. What a relief! When was the last time a woman said anything worthwhile. Don't even get me started on who they vote for. Sheesh! The Taliban knows there are only two things a woman can do: make babies and dinner. That's how it is around my house. What I say goes. As long as that's okay with my wife.
What I think we're missing here is that it's important for the government to tell us what to do. When we think for ourselves we only get into trouble. We eat the wrong foods, watch the wrong shows (how did "Rosanne" stay on the air?!) and do things that make other people think badly of us. No, we can't take care of ourselves. It's obvious. We need politicians and large governments to think for us and manage the day to day details of our lives. They should make our health care decisions and manage our money for us. We can't do it. I for one would be much happier if they could just tell me what to think. I thought somoene wrote about about something like that once...
If you ask me those Taliban guys have it all figured out. If you don't believe them just ask them. If they feel you don't agree with them they might not do anything. Or they might torture and kill you and your family. But hey, next election cycle just vote them out and get some new people in there. It doesn't matter if they control the army, the economy and the media. You just have to buck up and overthrow them. It happens all the time. Most people in the world won't stand for living under the thumb of some evil Third World dictator. Well, except everyone in the Third World. But that's just a technicality. Get your rocks and sticks and take your country back!
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Re: Afghanistan - no comic at all?
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June 10, 2008, 02:39:59 AM »
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June 10, 2008, 04:36:39 AM »
Quote from: Kwee on June 10, 2008, 02:39:59 AM
Needs log in to see.
It's all fun and games until a mage gets stabbed. Then it becomes hilarious.
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Re: Afghanistan - no comic at all?
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June 10, 2008, 08:10:19 AM »
Great, Kwee NECROED a post in the wee hours.
Bearmug, the link leads to some more Kwee-posts which he may or may not decide to repost here. You are right, they require a log in to the TCON forums. I'd copy them over, but as he linked it at 2:39 am, he may have since decided he doesn't want them read after all.
I guess we'll find out.
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Re: Afghanistan - no comic at all?
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June 11, 2008, 12:03:11 AM »
No need to copy, just saying in case Kwee didn't notice
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Re: Afghanistan - no comic at all?
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June 11, 2008, 08:42:16 PM »
Sorry, Bearmug. I didn't realize the forum I had posted in required a login. But Brasse is right, it's just another series of late-night rants that really just gave me an excuse to write something rather than promote real discourse.
A lot of people don't like those kinds of posts - who can blame them? - so I tend to put them in obscure forums and tack them onto threads that people have already decided to ignore.
Here's the gist of what I posted:
I believe that both parties have failed at:
Nuclear energy
Offshore drilling
Curtailing "pork"
Ending farm subsidies
Ending Ethanol subsidies
Ending or "fixing" Social Security and Medicaid
Establishing law and moral guidelines about immigration
Ensuring private property rights vis a vis the 5th amendment and courts
Notice, I say nothing about marriage, abortion, or any other popular but divisive social issue.
To heck with Reid, Pelosi, Buchanan, Boxer, Feinstein, Gingrich (who is not in Congress) Lieberman, McCain, Clinton, Obama or anyone else who purports to represent us who cannot or will not deal with these manifest problems of our times.
They have FAILED - Republicans and Democrats - to deal with issues we've known have been problems for YEARS! Why re-elect them? Why listen to them? I don't want to shoot them and I am not advocating shooting them, but what do we do?
Thomas Jefferson said that blood had to be spilled every once in awhile to prevent tyranny. Looking at how our current representatives are NOT representing our interests, he was right. But we're "nice" and don't kill people, so what do we do?
The first option is to just not vote. But that means that each smaller vote just puts the same people back in charge.
I'd suggest instead we go to anywhere these people are speaking publicly and shout them down. When McCain starts talking, shout him down about the fairness of the McCain-Feingold bill, or his thoughts about amnesty, or his ridiculous idea that ANWAR is like the Grand Canyon.
When Pelosi or Feinstein speak, ask them, point-blank, HOW taxing oil companies will help lower gas prices or develop alternative sources. And ask why they promote universal health-care when they already have a better health-care system than 92% of Americans.
SHOUT at Buchanan why we should listen to him about "laying off" Iran when he says we were "pre-emptive" about Hitler and Stalin. (I may be wrong about this one. Pat Buchanan is odd.)
Shout at Obama, why the heck do you think you will do any better "talking" to the mullahs than anyone else? Maybe he WILL do better! But if so, why?
Shout at ALL of them: Why not nuclear? If Social Security is so great, why not fix it? Why are you giving farm subsidies to giant corporations? Ethanol sucks and raises the price of food, why are you supporting it? And why - oh WHY? - are you including THOUSANDS of stupid little "earmarks" - PORK - for stupid little things in your congressional districts that we KNOW won't matter and that let you get re-elected because you seem to be powerful and give people something for nothing?
Finally, shout at ALL of them: "HOW DO YOU FEEL ABOUT KELO VERSUS CITY OF NEW LONDON?" Ask them why private property is no longer a fundamental principal of the United States. Ask them, "WHY DIDN'T YOU SPEAK OUT?" None of them did.
NONE of them did.
Last Edit: June 12, 2008, 04:15:56 AM by Kwee
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Re: Afghanistan - no comic at all?
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June 13, 2008, 06:36:17 AM »
Quote from: Reliant75 on April 22, 2008, 01:44:00 AM
we are BY far the standard of which the world, in most cases, wishes to be.
You think? I was quiet happy without McDonalds, Kentucky Fried Chicken and American business models. Thank you very much. I also liked our political system before they tried to model the House of Lords on your 'Senate'
What you have said is pure assumption.
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Re: Afghanistan - no comic at all?
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June 13, 2008, 08:44:20 AM »
Quote from: Kilum on June 13, 2008, 06:36:17 AM
Quote from: Reliant75 on April 22, 2008, 01:44:00 AM
we are BY far the standard of which the world, in most cases, wishes to be.
You think? I was quiet happy without McDonalds, Kentucky Fried Chicken and American business models. Thank you very much. I also liked our political system before they tried to model the House of Lords on your 'Senate'
What you have said is pure assumption.
You're right, Kilum. It is pure assumption. It's also assupmtion to assume there's something wrong with assumptions
I don't think Kwee is very far off on that. True, that's my assumption. But I don't think he's trying to be a chest-thumping, flag waving Yankee as much as make a point about what needs to be fixed. I'm sure you love your country just as I'm sure Kwee wasn't taking a shot at it or any other. But implying you have a problem with the "American business model" based on McDonald's and KFC is like me saying I don't like Brits because I don't drink tea. Personally I liked our Congress much more before they became Socialists
The U.S. is not everyone's favorite country, especially right now. I get that. Like it or not howver, it is still the place that more people emmigrate to than any other country in the world. It is the heart of the world economy and drives the world money machine. It's very hard to argue that. Does that make us great people? Not really. Doesn't make us bad people either. It just is what it is. Those aren't statements of virtue or vice. They are merely numerical facts.
I think, and this is just an assumption, that most of the world expects a higher standard from the U.S. than most other countries. I believe this because when we ***k up everyone says somethign about it. Maybe they just like to hate us. I don't think that's true because it doesn't say much for the people doing it and only assumes the worst about them. I like to give people more benefit of the doubt.
My point is that I think all Kwee is saying is that we need to make some changes in our system because it's been taken over by self-serving people who say whatever it takes to stay in power. The rest of the world, and I'm being very general here, expects more from the U.S. In saying that I'm in 100% agreement with Kwee. No offense or slight intended toward anyone else or any other country.
There's nothing wrong with having some pride in your country. What continues to astonish me is that when almost any other country claims to be great you don't hear a lot of griping to the contrary. When we say it here we're often labeled as arrogant jack*sses. Oh well. Don't get me wrong, I am and arrogant jack*ss. But I believe I'm mre the exception than the rule
Last Edit: June 13, 2008, 09:00:04 AM by Redwohc
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June 13, 2008, 03:01:19 PM »
<sigh> On sober reflection, I'm wrong to suggest shouting them down. With one or two exceptions, I've emailed all the politicians I listed above and received canned, self-serving responses from all of them. But shouting an opponent down is not right.
err. . . Red? Kilum was quoting Reliant, not me.
Last Edit: June 13, 2008, 03:05:03 PM by Kwee
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June 13, 2008, 08:48:28 PM »
My mistake
Hey! First one ever!
I was overdue.
In that case I completely disagree with everything Kwee said in this post or any other, past, present or future. j/k Kwee
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Confessions of a Journalist: um, that's not a story.
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Last week I begin a series of posts called "Confessions of a Journalist." Every week, I reveal some of my so-called deep, dark journalist secrets from my last few years of experience as a tech/startup blogger in France and Europe.
Last week, I confessed why I may not read a press release. This week I'll go one step further and tell you what actually makes something compelling enough for me to write about it.
From here, you all look the same.
If you've ever gone to more than a couple of networking events in your life, you'll definitely know what I'm talking about. You meet tons of incredibly talented people, who all work with amazing companies – from influential investment funds to life-changing startups. But over time, they all begin to blur together. Put a bunch of revolutionary people and ideas in the same room and you may eventually see no more than a crowd. Well, that's more or less what happens once you're being pitched "amazing" startup ideas 24-7. And that's what happens in any industry; for the most part, everything starts to sound more or less the same.
"Once upon a time…"
I quickly discovered that entrepreneurs may actually be sitting on a fabulous story but not even know it. One example that comes to mind is from French startup MadMagz. Simply talking about a platform where people can make magazines didn't really make me jump for joy. But then I found out one of the first users of the product was a 9 year old boy who had used the platform to print these adorable magazines. I was sold.
After I published the story, it was picked up by other publications throughout France as well – and it naturally highlighted how great the product was if a 9 year old boy could use it so easily. (Then again, this story seems less impressive now that toddlers are happily flipping through iPad applications.)
One great way to know what makes a story is to talk to people OUTSIDE of your industry. See what they react to and what they find interesting. Also, look at what else people are talking about and see if you can make your topic relevant.
"A dog made a website with our product."
After the MadMagz story was published, some entrepreneurs thought that this type of story was a definite win with me – and they went on to pitch me all kinds of nonsense. At some point, I was even pitched a story about a dog that made websites. Puhlease. Make sure that if you're going to craft a story, it's based on (some form of) the truth. That said, if you actually do have a product that allows pets to make websites – please contact me…
In addition, it may seem like there are some pieces of information that always make the news no matter what; companies raising funding, the launch of a new product, etc. However, this definitely isn't the case.
The truth about "non stories."
It's true – there may be times when you pitch a journalist a story and they come back and tell you "it's not a story." Actually, what they could also mean is "it's not their story."
I was actually reminded of this recently when talking with former Mashable Editor, Ben Parr. I mentioned a story to him that was easily picked up by French publications – but he insisted very strongly that it wasn't a story. Turns out it just wasn't a Mashable story. There are tons of different publications out there – a lot of the time, it's just about making sure you're pitching to the right people.
I cannot tell you how many times I have been contacted to write about the launch of a non-innovative iPhone app for a truck company, a mattress company, a coffee company and more, simply because the PR team figured an iPhone app meant I of course had to be interested. For me, it was definitely not a story. Then again, for an app review site or a site about trucks, mattresses or coffee, maybe it was a story.
Not sure what journalists at a particular publication actually want to write about? Just ask them – via email, Twitter, Linkedin, Quora, etc. For example, here are some TechCrunch writers revealing what startups need to do to get covered.
What about the end?
The one thing that every single journalist – no matter what industry – will be looking for, is the "so what" at the end of the story. It's the moral of the story, the reason why people should care, the lesson to be learned. You need to make it very clear why the topic matters to them and their audience. For example, a startup building the most ridiculously hi-tech product may never get coverage if they can't demonstrate to a journalist how their product is going to impact the lives of many people.
Here is a conclusion I found in an article in Fast Company about the data that proves that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Why should people care? Because eating breakfast can make them healthy and thinner – and here are the stats to prove it.
In many cases, this "so what" part of a story should actually come in your introduction when you are pitching a story. If I can't immediately understand why something is important, I'm never going to write about it…
If you have additional thoughts or questions on what makes a good story, feel free to comment below.


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Enjoy, and happy New Year!
This year Harlem World Magazine was there when Harlem Dowling Celebrated its 175th Anniversary, and when Harlem's Hale House Celebrated its 42nd Anniversary Gala, and when Harlem RBI Celebrated its 20th anniversary in East Harlem.
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This section contains a review of treatments that have been used in individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). The review includes conventional treatments that are often covered on other websites, some integrative therapies that may offer potential benefit, and a couple of alternative therapies that pose some risk.
ASD symptoms and severity vary from patient to patient. Thus, there is no right way to treat ASD. Our purpose is not to endorse or suggest the use of specific therapies, but to provide information about the evidence, or lack-there-of, along with potential risks/benefits of various treatment modalities. We recommend, as always, that you talk to your family's healthcare providers about any options you are interested in pursuing.
Individuals with ASD have difficulty with social interactions and communication, as well as restricted, repetitive behaviors, interests, or activities. These symptoms usually appear before age three. ASD is thought of as a "spectrum" disorder; different people with ASD may have very different symptoms, levels of severity, strengths, and challenges.
The rate of children diagnosed with ASD is increasing. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that one in 110 children in the U.S. is affected by ASD. This rate has increased since 2002, when it was one in 166, or since 1999, when it was one in 1,000. Much of this increase is explained by changes in diagnostic practice, including:
However, we cannot rule out that there is a true increase in the risk for ASD.
There is an increasing body of evidence to show that ASD is a neurobiological disorder resulting from several causes, but with a strong genetic basis. However, to date, no biological marker exists to "diagnose" ASD.
A diagnosis of ASD is based on behavioral criteria requiring extensive neuropsychological evaluation, which assesses cognitive, developmental, and language abilities, as well as adaptive behaviors or life skills. [2]
See general ASD resources [2].
While the following section focuses on children, a great number of individuals diagnosed with ASD are reaching adolescence and adulthood. Many ASD characteristics require continuous support over a lifetime. As the ASD population ages, there is a growing need for resources to serve adolescents and adults with ASD.
There are many behavioral and educational approaches for individuals with ASD. The best known is Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), which is well-supported by evidence. ABA focuses on systematically encouraging (and reinforcing) positive, functional behaviors, while reducing negative or nonfunctional ones, often by teaching a more appropriate replacement skill.
Many studies have shown that children who receive intensive early intervention services-especially those who receive at least two years of intensive intervention prior to entering elementary school-experience significant gains in functional communication, cognitive skills, and behavior and need fewer support services in school.
Developmental models are another common intervention approach. These models aim to meet the child at his or her development level and use the child's current strengths to build new skills. Relationship-based models often engage parents and focus on fostering genuine relationships and creating a desire and ability to live in a changing environment. Many approaches now incorporate both ABA and developmental or "relationship-based" models.
See behavioral and educational resources [3].
There are many social skills interventions for individuals with ASD, but designing research to measure the effectiveness of these interventions is challenging and there is not much supporting research evidence. Social skills groups that include typically developing children have the most research support. A few examples of social skills strategies include:
Individuals with ASD have challenges communicating with others. A certified speech-language pathologist may work on skills such as:
Occupational therapists help individuals with ASD interact with the world around them. One aspect of occupational therapy is Sensory Integration, which allows the child to interact more effectively by addressing limitations he or she might have in processing information and integrating sensory information.
For example, an occupational therapist may help individuals with ASD by:
Such sensory approaches try to help manage symptoms of ASD, which are highly complex and variable from patient to patient. Due to the complexity of both ASD and sensory-based approaches, the research base for these approaches is limited.
See occupational therapy resources [4].
Antipsychotic drugs: Some atypical antipsychotics are used to treat irritability and behavioral problems, such as aggression, self-injury, and rapid mood swings. Risperdone (RisperdalTM) which was approved by the FDA in 2006 for irritability (aggression, self-injury, temper tantrums, and rapid mood changes) in individuals with ASD, is the best studied. Recent studies suggest Risperidone may be associated with improved overall functioning and social responsiveness; however, it has associated side effects of weight-gain and adverse metabolic effects (increasing the potential risk of high cholesterol or diabetes).
Alpha-adrenergic agonists: Limited (and often very small) studies of Clonidine and Guanfacine report improvements in behaviors such as hyperactivity, impulsivity, stereotypies, self-stimulation, inappropriate speech, irritability, aggression, and oppositional behavior as a frequent side-effect in individuals with ASD.
Mood Stabilizers: These drugs (such as Divalproex sodium (Valproic Acid), Lamotrigine (Lamictal) or Topiramate (Topomax)) are most commonly used to treat seizures, bipolar disorder, and some behavioral symptoms. Some studies have started to assess behavior changes associated with these medications with mixed outcomes. Such medications are occasionally tried on a case-by-case basis.
Antidepressants: Tricyclic antidepressants and selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) have not been clearly beneficial for individuals with ASD and are sometimes associated with side effects. However, SSRIs are sometimes used to target specific symptoms such as aggression, self-injurious behavior, and anxiety.
Stimulants: Individuals with ASD often have significant problems with inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM) provides diagnosis criteria for both ASD and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Because DSM rules exclude adding an ADHS diagnosis when an ASD diagnosis has already been made, the prevalence of ADHD in children and youth with ASD is unknown.
Available research tells us that stimulants tend to produce highly variable responses in children with both ASD and ADHD symptoms. On average, the response in children with ASD may be less favorable than in typically developing children, and there may be a greater chance of side effects. This said, stimulants may still be a reasonable first therapeutic choice for previously untreated children with ASD and uncomplicated ADHD. As with any individual with ADHD, stimulant treatment should be implemented in increments using systematic monitoring for improvements and side effects (such as insomnia, abdominal pain, headache and loss of appetite).
Anticonvulsants: Individuals with ASD have a higher incidence of seizures and epilepsy compared to the general population and may require anticonvulsant medication to treat seizures.
Sleep Medications: Individuals with Autism have higher rates of sleep disturbance compared to the general population. Some medications used to treat sleep disturbances include: clonidine, trazodone, melatonin, and antihistamines. Studies have demonstrated that individuals with ASD may have abnormal production of melatonin, and preliminary studies have shown melatonin to be a safe and effective sleep aid in children with ASD. Interestingly, in an open-label study with 33 subjects, the restless sleep of children with ASD and iron deficiency improved with iron supplementation.
Gastrointestinal agents: While yet controversial and difficult to assess, many studies point to an increased incidence of gastrointestinal issues (such as chronic diarrhea, constipation, or acid reflux disease) in individuals with ASD. It is thought that reducing these symptoms may allow a child to gain maximum benefit from behavioral and educational therapies. Medications such as probiotics, ranitidine (Zantac), or famotidine (PepcidTM) may be prescribed for specific gastrointestinal conditions.
Probiotics have been shown to have a positive effect on diarrhea. While probiotics may improve gastrointestinal function (for example, decreasing diarrhea), studies have not evaluated whether probiotics are associated with core ASD symptoms (such as social interactions or communication). More than 12 well-designed randomized controlled research studies failed to demonstrate any effect of secretin, a gastrointestinal hormone, on ASD symptoms.
See medication resources [5].
Some experts and parents believe that children with ASD do not break down or process the nutrients they consume in expected ways. To address this, providers sometimes recommend a daily multi-vitamin, especially if the children:
The use of mega-dose vitamins and nutritional supplements beyond a multi-vitamin are not fully supported for routine use. Below is a list of some vitamins and supplements that have been recently studied regarding their use with individuals with ASD.
See vitamin/mineral resources [6].
Research on Omega-3 fatty acids is preliminary but encouraging. These "essential" fatty influence various central nervous and immune system biochemical processes. Experts, such as Young and Richardson, also believe that Omega-3 fatty acids play a role in various neuropsychiatric or brain disorders. The current U.S. diet is thought to include too many Omega-6s and too few Omega-3s. Somewhat conflicting studies by Sliwinski and Vancassell have shown that children with Autism may have increased or decreased levels of Omega-3s compared to children without ASD.
Recent studies by Amminger, Bell, and Patrick have found that increasing Omega-3s in the diet is associated with improvements in people with ASD, particularly in hyperactivity and repetitive behaviors, as well as cognitive and motor skills, concentration, eye contact, sociability, and sleep. (And one study based on parental report suggested that infants who received essential fatty acid supplements in their breast milk or formula were less likely to develop ASD.)
See omega-3 resources [7].
The food a person eats affects the body in many ways. Many children with ASD follow specific diets, often because caregivers report that dietary interventions correlate with improvements in behaviors or medical symptoms (such as reflux, diarrhea, abdominal pain, or eczema). Some commonly followed diets include:
Kvinsberg's 2002 study suggested that a gluten-free casein-free (GFCF) diet in individuals with Autism reduces Autistic traits; other studies have found no significant difference. Larger randomized controlled trials of GFCF diets are currently underway. While no evidence-based studies have evaluated their efficacy, digestive enzymes are often used for the purpose of aiding in digestion of proteins such as gluten and casein. Families choosing to utilize a GFCF diet should ensure adequate nutrition with particular attention to protein, vitamin D, and calcium.
See dietary resources [8].
Mind-body approaches [9] aim to support the body through various methods, including decreasing anxiety and self-regulation techniques. Some of the following examples are supported by preliminary studies but are all still considered experimental: yoga [10], music therapy [11], craniosacral massage [12], massage/therapeutic touch [13], aromatherapy [14], pet therapy (i.e. horses, dogs), and auditory integration.
See mind-body resources [15].
Below are a couple of alternative therapies with limited supporting evidence that pose significant risks.
The connection between the immune system and ASD is being studied. It has been reported that children with ASD are more likely to have infectious and allergy-related disorders, and many abnormalities have been reported related to the functioning of the immune system. Some immune system-altering medications used by children with ASD include: intravenous immunoglobulins (IVIG), anti-viral medications, anti-fungal medications, and steroids. IVIG is not FDA-approved for Autism, it is costly and may carry risks of headaches, anaphylactic shock, meningitis, or infectious disease. While one study by Sandler reported short-term behavioral improvements in 11 children taking vancomycin, further studies are not available.
It should be noted that while anti-infectives are frequently used in general medical practice for things such as ear infections, all come with potential side effects, such as rash, allergy, disruption of gastrointestinal flora, or liver damage. Long-term steroids carry many potential risks, including bone fractures, effects on height and metabolism, and immunosupression.
See immunological resources [16].
The use of HBOT in individuals with ASD has been suggested for its ability to increase blood flow in the brain, reduce inflammation, and reduce oxidative stress. A preliminary multi-site randomized controlled trial by Rossingol revealed significant improvements in overall functioning, receptive language, social interaction, eye contact, and sensory/cognitive awareness after HBOT in individuals with Autism. However, a subsequent similar study by Granpeesheha did not find HBOT to be effective in multiple assessments. HBOT carries significant potential risks, including ear pain and oxygen toxicity, and it can be expensive. Further investigation is necessary to determine safety and efficacy.
See HBOT resources [17].
Some experts and partents theorize that individuals with ASD have less capacity to clear heavy metals or are more susceptible to the effects of heavy metals on immune function and the central nervous system. Chelation therapy involves the use of agents to remove heavy metals from the body. No controlled studies have evaluated the safety or efficacy of chelation in individuals with ASD. Chelation carries serious risks of vomiting, netropenia, and death. One death occurred in a child with Autism due to hypocalcemia (low serum calcium levels in the blood) resulting from the inappropriate use of EDTA (a chelator). Deaths attributed to chelation complications have also occurred in individuals without ASD.
See chelation resources [18].
Central Place of Care or Health Home: It is critical to have a working relationship with a provider, or team of providers, who can help you navigate through the numerous therapies and treatments for ASD. At least one central provider or team should know all the therapies and treatments used by you or your child. The provider can be a conventional physician, nurse practitioner, therapist, or other professional who is philosophically aligned with your perspective on the disease.
Collect Data: People with ASD are unique individuals and may respond to treatments differently. It is important to monitor progress with a new treatment or therapy. Work with a professional to choose target behaviors or symptoms (i.e., improved eye contact, less diarrhea, etc.) and specific methods to rate these target behaviors (such as a 1-5 rating scale on a calendar). Collect data before and after you make the treatment change. Make only one change at a time. Consider not telling (blinding) one parent, a therapist, or teacher about the treatment and asking for their evaluation of the child. Work with a professional to review the data and evaluate whether the treatment correlates with improvements.
Consider External Factors: Recognize all the factors that could influence your treatment trial. Take natural child development into account and recognize that all children go through stages during which they gain new skills or may focus less on other skills previously acquired. Additionally, all people have "good days" and "bad days." People are also influenced by their environment (i.e., a disrupted schedule due to the holidays, less sunlight in the wintertime, a new teacher, etc.). Recognize that these typical stages of development and "ups and downs" may correlate with a new treatment. Parents' feelings of anxiety or hope can also influence their perception of the "results" or their treatment of the child. Ensure that your treatment trial is long enough to account for these types of normal variation.
Educate Yourself: Learn all you can about treatments and, in addition to proposed benefits, be sure to inquire about potential risks, such as cost, time, or side effects. Use the same instincts you have developed as a consumer to make judgments about potential "hype." Ask about the evidence behind a treatment, realizing that while randomized controlled clinical trials are the highest level of evidence, they are challenging to conduct in individuals with ASD.
American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) [19]
Autism Science Foundation [20]
Autism Speaks [21]
Interactive Autism Network (IAN) [22]
Autism Research Institute (ARI) [23]
Autism Treatment Network (ATN) [24]
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Autism Information Center [25]
Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee (IACC) [26]
Maternal and Child Health Bureau (MCHB) [27]
M.I.N.D. Institute (Medical Investigation of Neurodevelopmental Disorders) [28]
National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)
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National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) [31]
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Scientists expect the asteroid to come very close to the Earth - about 17,200 miles away, or only 1/13th the distance to the moon. While a collision is not expected, the asteroid would have enough force to "flatten" about 750 square miles.
An asteroid Friday will pass Earth within the moon's orbit, flying lower than communications, weather and GPS satellites high above the planet, according to Space.com. But skywatchers should know that you won't be able to see it from Foxborough. While it will be the nearest to Earth an object of its size has ever passed, asteroid 2012 DA 14 won't be visible from Massachusetts, even with a telescope, because the action will happen during the daylight hours, said astronomer David Dundee, who analyzes images and data captured by NASA's fireball cameras at Tellus Science Museum. "The distance is about 1/13th the distance to the moon," Dundee said, adding the asteroid will be the closest—17,200 miles from Earth—at 2:24 p.m. "2012 DA 14 is about…
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