Autism and Related Disorders in New Brunswick: Autism is a SPECTRUM Disorder

Thursday, May 10, 2018

Autism is a SPECTRUM Disorder

I want people who conduct studies, surveys & communicate publicly about #autism disorders to recognize there are many like my son who can not speak for themselves AND that high functioning persons with autism do not speak for my son & other severely challenged #autistic persons. They do not face the same challenges as my son. They do not have the same life expectancy.

Autism is a SPECTRUM Disorder. The very important differences among persons on the spectrum should be taken seriously; not ignored or misrepresented.

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NB Needs an Adult Autism Center and Network

"Paul McDonnell, September, 2010 "Our greatest need at present is to develop services for adolescents and adults. What is needed is a range of residential and non-residential services and these services need to be staffed with behaviourally trained supervisors and therapists. In the past we have had the sad spectacle of individuals with autism being sent off to institutional settings such as the Campbellton psychiatric hospital, hospital wards, prisons, and even out of the country at enormous expense and without any gains to the individual, the family or the community. We need an enhanced group home system throughout the province in which homes would be linked directly to a major centre that could provide ongoing training, leadership and supervision. That major centre could also provide services for those who are mildly affected as well as permanent residential care and treatment for the most severely affected. Such a secure centre would not be based on a traditional "hospital" model but should, itself, be integrated into the community in a dynamic manner, possibly as part of a private residential development.The focus must be on education, positive living experiences, and individualized curricula. The key to success is properly trained professionals and staff."