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St. Mary's Parish Nurse Ministry Program
Ruth E. Williams, RN, MEPD, MSN
| St. Mary's Parish Nurse Newsletter... April, 2008 |
Dear Viewers,
 Peace to all in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Psalm 31:25 states, "Take courage and be stouthearted, all you who hope in the Lord." April brings us into Spring. Hoping your Easter was full of joy; and Christ is victorious. April is known as National Autism Month, National Humor Month, Cancer Control Month and Stress Awareness Month. |
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Easter Seals of Wisconsin offers summer camps and programs for children and adults who have autism. Visit this site (www.autism.easterseals.com)
Autism (www.autismspeaks.org) is a complex neurological disorder that lasts throughout a person's lifetime. It is part of a group of disorders known as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Today, 1 in 150 individuals are diagnosed as autistic with 1 in 94 boys effected. Rett's syndrome affects girls. It was first identified in 1943 by Dr. Leo Kanner of John Hopkin's. At the same time, a German scientist Dr Hans Asperger described a milder form now known as Asperger's disorder. Parents are often the first to notice that something is not right with their child. They might notice: no big smiles, no babbling by 12 months, no back and forth sharing of sounds or facial expressions, no words by 16 months, no back and forth gesturing, no two word phrases by 24 months, and any loss of speech or social skills at any age. These signs and symptoms should be discussed with their Health Care Provider immediately or during well child check-ups, observational data, and developmental milestones screening for further evaluation. This diagnosis is very devastating for the parent, child and family. Referrals should be made at this time. Much support and prayers are needed. Please visit your Parish Nurse Romans 12:12 states, "Rejoice in hope, be patient under trial, persevere in prayer." My book, A COLLECTION OF PARISH NURSE NEWSLETTERS is available at www.dorrancebookstore.com; amazon.com; Eden Book Store (1-877-627-5653) toll free. Ocooch Book Store (1-608-647-8826). | |
| Ruth E. Williams, RN, MEPD, MSN 789 N. Central Richland Center, WI 53581 608-647-3280 e-mail: rew@mwt.net |
Copyright © 2001-2008. Revised March 31, 2008. |
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