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April 28 Talking about Health chief to be confirmed amid crisis - More politics- msnbc.comHmmmmmm....I think either the media or government are trying to change our focus from the economy and war....to swine flu. Swine flu in the US isn't as bad in Mexico because Mexico has a worse healthcare system....not because it's such a killer flu. The swine flu responds to treatment with Tamiflu! That means you won't die from it. Also, the young and elderly, which are typically hit worse by flues are least susepetical(?) to this strain. So don't freak about it....just use your common sense! Remember to wash your hands, cover your mouth and nose when sneezing or coughing, and take vitamins and fluids to help your body defend itself from this flu pandemic. Peace & Bright Blessings Quote Health chief to be confirmed amid crisis - More politics- msnbc.com Visit msnbc.com for Breaking News, World News, and News about the Economy April 02 Talking about 8 Challenges in Autism Today - 1 - Health Topics - MSN Health & FitnessBy Coeli Carr for MSN Health & Fitness
Facing facts: Science has established that autism is a developmental brain disorder, but experts have not yet been able to pinpoint why the behavioral outbursts associated with this disorder occur, says Richard Foxx, Ph.D. Foxx is professor of psychology at Penn State University, an adjunct professor of pediatrics at Penn State College of Medicine, and co-editor of Making a Difference: Behavioral Intervention for Autism (Pro-Ed, 2001). What experts do agree on is that these behaviors—which may include tantrums, self-injury and aggressiveness—are learned, says Foxx, whose specialty is treating behavioral problems in people who have autism. The behavior, he says, is a way for a child with autism to communicate the need for attention or to escape from an undesirable situation.
What to do: Foxx suggests parents enlist the services of a board-certified behavior analyst who can help assess the motivation behind the disruptive behavior. (You can find one at www.bacb.com.) For example, he says, a child may have a strong negative reaction to taking a bath and will throw a tantrum whenever asked to take one. However, a behavior analyst might determine that the child was watching a favorite DVD when asked to take a bath, and was expressing frustration over being interrupted. Possible solutions might be to schedule the bath at a different time, and then, using positive reinforcement, letting the child watch that DVD.
If parents cannot afford a private behavior analyst, Foxx suggests requesting one through the school district or a mental health organization. February 26 Talking about uncomfortably numbDecember 08 Talking about HERSHEY'S KISSES Brand Chocolates - HERSHEY'S KISSES Recipes Quote
November 06 Talking about Obama Grabs HeadlinesThis is a really awesome site! It's a interactive photo collage of newspapers celebrating President Barack Obama's historic win. It's really worth a look! Peace Quote
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