The News in Review
.
Leading Neuroscientist Claims ADHD
is Not a “Real” Disease
Dr. Bruce D. Perry, M.D., Phd., recently
stated that attention-deficit hyperactivity
disorder is not a “real” disease, and that
too many children are being given
potentially dangerous drugs in the name of
treating it. In an interview with the
Observer, he stated that the symptoms of
ADHD are so wide-ranging and varied that
all children and adults exhibit at least a
few at one point or another.
Pentagon postpones spending cuts of
autism services for military families
Washington, DC - The Pentagon has delayed
plans to cut spending that would have
resulted in a significant decrease in the
amount of autism services that are provided
to military families throughout the country.
The government had initially announced its
intention to implement policies geared
towards reducing spending in several
different sectors in order to lower costs.
Gigi Jordan tells court of autistic son’s
wish to die in suicide pact
Gigi Jordan is the the mother accused of
killing her 8 year old autistic son. She
admitted in court to administering a lethal
cocktail of drugs that ended his life.She
had also taken the drugs herself as part of
a suicide pact.
Birdhouse for Autism App helps
families with children on the spectrum
DETROIT – An app specifically developed by
Birdhouse, helps families and caregivers of
children with autism to keep track of their
children’s daily activities via the collection
of important data.
Montreal autism convention helps to
raise awareness regarding services
Montreal, Quebec – Montreal’s first
The Birdhouse for Autism app was designed
to monitor all the essential information
needed to help families and health workers
get a better understanding of what is
working and what is not, regarding the
interventions of a specific child.
autism convention was held at the
Cosmodome in Laval, drawing attendees
from across the community, including
individuals on the spectrum and the
families of loved ones who are living with
the disorder.
9