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More prevalent than you think.
More devastating than you imagine.
Today is
For most
of us, it's just another day. But for the kids who suffer the effects of
neurological disorders, it's a day of pain, rejection and
humiliation. For their
families, it's a day of heartbreak.
And for the Joshua Center,
is
another exciting day of "roll up your sleeves" dedication to provide
support to these kids and
their families.
The Joshua Center for Neurological
Disorders is a non-profit
organization that provides programs designed to improve the lives of individuals
and families living with Asperger Syndrome, Tourette Syndrome, High-functioning
Autism, Obsessive
Compulsive Disorder, Bipolar, Pervasive Developmental Disorder and their associated
disorders through research, education,
social and clinical programs.
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We are making a difference! Since 1996, we have impacted
the lives of countless thousands. And now, armed with our new Web site
and a revitalized mission and
vision, we are making dramatic strides
to increase our outreach to support the ever-growing population of those
affected. Read testimonials
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New Conference at Kauffman
in October
A new conference topic will be presented at the Kauffman Conference Center in
Kansas
 City on October 6th - the title: When "Stop It!" Doesn't Work.
For more information and to register, Click Here>>
Don't
miss the Walk-Run for Isaiah in September
 An important and fun event will be held on Saturday, September 18th.
For more information and to register, Click Here>>
Astonishing Increase in
ASD to One in 58
As reported by Autism Speaks, new data published October 5, 2009 in
the American Academy of Pediatrics' journal indicates that one in 91 American children
including one in 58 boys have an autism spectrum disorder (ASD)
diagnosis – including autism, Asperger's syndrome, pervasive developmental
disorde r, or another ASD. For more information, Click here>>
Signs of Autism May Show in
Early Infancy
 TUESDAY, Aug. 3 (HealthDay News) Signs of
autism may show up in babies as young as 1 month old, a new study shows. But the
tip-offs are not the usual red flags, such as a lack of eye contact or smiling,
the researchers noted. Instead, they found babies who needed neonatal intensive
care and were later diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder were more likely
to have abnormal muscle tone and differences in their visual processing than
babies who went on to develop normally after time in the neonatal intensive care
unit (NICU). More on the MedlinePlus Web site >>
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Walk/ 5K Run This Fall |
Joshua Publications |
 Register
now for the Walk/5K Run for Isaiah on September 18th. Proceeds will
benefit the Joshua Center and helping to find a cure for Tay-Sachs.
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The Joshua Center Library
contains resources to help you understand and cope with neurological
disorders. These materials are recommended by the Joshua Center.
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"One of the deep secrets of life is that all that
is really worth doing is what we do for others."
- Lewis Caroll
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