A nice video from the US DOD on Autism and Light it up BLUE!!!
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Autism is everywhere: is it a burden or a blessing Story by Lance Cpl. Joshua Grant from Camp Lejeune
CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. – The first few years of parenthood can be hectic and stressful for parents with newborn children. Adding a disability may initially complicate the household, but through education and awareness, developmental disorders such as autism do not have to affect a family’s way of life.
Recorded through the 1960-80’s the frequency of children with autism was around one in 5,000, but in an unknown way the number rose to one out of every 88 children born. With such a drastic rise in the occurrence of autism, diagnosing and treating autism is a top priority for many pediatricians.
For parents who are unsure if their child has autism, there are a few warning signs to look out for, stated Navy Capt. Joseph McBreen, the Educational and Developmental Intervention Service medical consultant at Naval Hospital Camp Lejeune.
McBreen recently received recognition for his help in writing, ‘Life Journey through Autism: A guide for Military Families,’ a book to help military families diagnose and learn about all the resources available to them if their child has autism.
“A family should be suspicious if a child has a speech language delay, not saying mama or dada by 12 months of age,” said Mcbreen. “Other key factors include no babble by 12 months, no pretend play by 18 months of age and also gaze monitoring, watching what the parent is looking at. All of the children lacking the key factors are at a high risk for having autism.”
Autism is now ranked as the most common neurobehavioral among children and is often called an epidemic, added McBreen.
“Autism is a lifelong disorder, there is no cure for it,” said McBreen. “Often time doctors try to scam families by claiming a cure if money is sent, but families should be cautious because it’s fake.”
As a course of treatment for children with autism, parents have many options available to them nationwide.
McBreen added, individuals should call the Early Intervention Service because the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act allows parents, concerned with their child’s development, to get their child evaluated for autism.
“The local authority has to do the test free of charge,” said McBreen. “The test has to include two people from different specialties, usually speech therapy, occupational therapy or physical therapy.”
After the test is conducted, a written report with age equivalent scores is due to the family in accordance with educational law.
If stationed aboard base, the base is responsible for conducting the evaluation, stated McBreen. It’s done at the medical annex inside Berkley Manor housing area. He also said if living off base, the Children’s Developmental Services Agency conducts the test.
Families covered under Tricare are able to use Applied Behavioral Analysis therapy through tutors or supervisors. Tutors receive less training but provide more time with the child. ABA therapy is the most researched and effective therapy for children with autism, said McBreen.
Any developmental disorder can be taxing on a family, but through diagnosing, treatment and all the resources available to service members, autism does not have to be a burden for anyone.
Read more: http://www.dvidshub.net/news/103162/autism-everywhere-burden-blessing#.UWTrr5Prxim#ixzz2Q22N6kMO
GRUMPY CAT–> for a bit of humor to lighten your week!!!
Grumpy Cat Videos from Youtube, gotta love it!!
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He was probably sad in his last life too?
A 10 year old with Aspergers by NL Concepts
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Essentials for Educators: High Functioning Autism & Asperger Syndrome
Essentials for Educators: Presented by Utah parents, teachers, professionals in the field of autism spectrum disorders (ASD), this video explains underlying differences in individuals with ASD and suggest strategies for increasing their success in the school setting.
A rather informative video on Youtube from UPDC–http://www.updc.org/autism/
A review of the Xshot 2.0 Camera Extender By David Berkowitz with Technewszone.com
I had the fine opportunity to meet Xshot at CES 2013. I was impressed by their products, which are simple but effective.
Here is link to a bit more information on XSHOT–>http://xshot.com/products/xshot-2
A bio on the Company–>
During a trip to France, Michael Daoud, the co-founder of XShot, found it difficult to take pictures of him and his wife while sightseeing. Michael would hold the camera and extend his arm as far as possible to take a picture of he and his wife but the result was always disappointing, especially if they were trying to capture the background in the picture.
The idea for the XShot came to Michael when he was at a park in front of the famous Louvre Museum in Paris. Michael tried to capture a photo of him and his wife with the Louvre in the background but because the camera was only at arm’s length and so close to their faces, only a small part of the Louvre Museum was in the picture. Michael realized that if his arm was a little longer he could take much better pictures. As a result he came up with the idea of having a telescopic arm that could hold the camera and be extended to take a full picture of the subjects and the background.
Michael enlisted the help of his friend John Stump, an inventor and mechanical engineer, and XShot was born. With XShot, taking a self-portrait looks like someone else took the picture, especially because of the extended 37 inches of reach it provides. It’s just amazing! Every time Michael and John tested XShot with their families they were amazed at the great results.
They knew that other travelers such as themselves would love having an XShot along with them whether traveling around the world, hiking, out on a boat, or simply at home with the family. No more close-up mug shots, hello XShot!
Since 2008 Michael and John kept thinking about new ways to get people in their shots and came up with new products: a 2.0 version of the original camera extender, a compact version with the Pocket XShot, XShot iPhone cases with tripod adapters for smartphone photo and video and a kayak mount.
I had recent opportunity to test the Xshot 2.0
Here are some videos with regards to the Xshot 2.0 with the Help of Youtube:
Intro video # 1 about Xshot’s Products–>
A second video with regards to Xshot’s products–>
Finally A video that I did with regards to the Xshot 2.0–>
In regards to the Xshot 2.0 I found it to quite an effective product. It would come in handy for taking small group pictures while on vacation or at a trade show. It could also be used by an individual and an object such as the Statue of Liberty, or with a celebrity or a product or object that you want to photograph yourself near. In addition the Xshot 2.0 works great with video such as for a video blog or interviewing someone or talking about something that you want to share the shot with.
I like the solid design, the ability to shrink it down to around 9″ in length its’ durability as well.
I did the demo with the Xshot 2.0 and a Samsung NX100 which was a wee bit heavy. I would recommend a lighter camera like the ReplayXD or a GoPro or a blogger cam or flip type camera, camcorder or a small point and shoot. I would not suggest using it with a Canon Rebel t2i though it is a superb camera it would be heavy. I would definitely recommend the Xshot 2.0 highly, and will try using mine and telling people about it as much as I can.
It could, it seem be used with a tripod to mount a remotely operated flash of for 2 camera angles as long as you have remote control of the shutter on your camera.
I appreciate the opportunity to have demoed the product.
Here are some product photos:
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- The fine Xshot 2.0
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and a shot of the product packaging for those retailers out there–>
And a final shot from My Samsung NX100 and the Xshot 2.0–>
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- The fine Xshot 2.0
Food Network’s-The Hearty Boys Recorded 3-13-13 from Catersource in Las Vegas
I had the opportunity to meet and record an appearance of the hearty boys, while at the Catersource event in Las Vegas! The Hearty Boys, Dan Smith and Steve McDonagh, are nationally recognized television hosts, trend-setting caterers, dynamic restaurateurs, and esteemed cookbook authors with little more than “accidental food expertise.” In 2005, they earned the respect and accreditation of the food industry when they won the first season of Food Network’s hit series Food Network Star. This led to their successful Food Network series, Party Line with the Hearty Boys. The Hearty Boys went on to open HB, a Hearty Boys Spot, one of Chicago’s leading restaurants, as well as author a well-received cookbook titled Talk With Your Mouth Full, The Hearty Boys Cookbook (Stewart, Tabori and Chang). Talk With Your Mouth Full was released in October 2007 and is now in its second printing.
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Best Buddies Las Vegas Town Center Flash Mob 3-9-2013
I had the opportunity to attend the Best Buddies Flash mob at Town Square in Las Vegas on 3-9-2013. We are also trying to help people with autism and special needs as well.
A bit of information with regards to what they do according to their website:
In two short years, Best Buddies Nevada has educated and informed thousands of school-age children through assemblies and one-to-one meetings with educators and families about the Best Buddies movement. There are untold numbers of youth poised to befriend their peers with disabilities. Beyond school-based programs, our participants are supported in developing friendships through our adult friendship program.
Here is a link to their website–>
http://www.bestbuddiesnevada.org/site/c.ddJGKLNnFoG/b.6061039/k.DFDE/Best_Buddies_Nevada.htm
Here are the youtube videos that I did at the event:
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Up To The Mountain (Martin Luther King Song) by Mike Korins Autistic Singer
A video overview of the Phazzer Scorpion at The Las Vegas Sportsman’s Expo 3-3-13.
While at the Las Vegas Sportsman’s expo, I had the opportunity to meet John Smith with Phazzer. They are:
PhaZZer® Electronics, Inc. manufactures and distributes Conductive Energy Weapons (CEWs), High Voltage Multi-Function Drive Stun Devices, and Mini-DVR Recording Devices. PhaZZer Conductive Energy Weapons (CEWs) are an industry standard in Global Government Law Enforcement Agencies, Military Divisions, and Operator End Users.
PhaZZer® Enforcer and Dragon CEWs are similar in effectiveness to the Taser X26®, Taser M26®, and Taser M18®, Electronic Control Devices (ECDs). PhaZZer® Ammunition is compatible with all Taser X26®, Taser M26® & Taser M18® ECDs. PhaZZer offers six variations of ammunition cartridges including: Dart Pro 15 foot; Dart Pro 21 foot; PepperBall® 30 foot; Rubber Bullet 30 foot; Paint Ball Mark 30 foot; Multi-Target Pepper Powder 8 foot and Training Cartridge 21 foot.
PhaZZer CEWs use replaceable cartridges containing compressed nitrogen to deploy two small dart probes attached to insulated conductive wires that extend from 15 feet for civilians (4.5 meter) and up to 21 feet (6.4 meter) for LAW ENFORCEMENT ONLY. High voltage carries low amperage through the wires into the dart probes. The pulsed electro shock can penetrate up to two cumulative inches of clothing, giving you a safe, convenient, and effective self-defense weapon you can carry with confidence as a less lethal option. The charge transmits between the two probes into the body, interrupting sensory and motor functions to inhibit muscular control. This Neural Muscular Incapacitation (NMI) effect continues in 5 second cycles. Each time you pull the trigger, the cycle begins again, ultimately shutting down after the third trigger application. This new safety feature complies with numerous medical studies from the American Academy of Emergency Medicine advising physicians to consider additional treatment for individuals experiencing a CEW application of 15 seconds or more.
PhaZZer established a CEW Training Facility in Fort Myers, Florida, with the goal of ensuring our end user operators are thoroughly trained according to standard suggested usage. The Operator’s Training Program has been developed in order to instruct the user on proper CEW deployment. Our program features CEW characteristics, capabilities, operational safety principles and procedures. We also provide an Operator’s Training and Certification Manual that covers important information such as health effects, precautions, and equipment maintenance.
Phazzer Brand products are not only on the cutting edge, but are also made of only the highest quality components. Not only have we built in (mA) milli amperes into all our stun products for superior takedown capability, but also top quality Grade A Batteries for better performance. Our handheld stun guns all share an upgraded Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) battery which provides a substantial advantage over our competitors still using the Nickel Cadmium systems. Our Dragon air stun gun is fitted with a Grade A, Lithium Ion Battery which is the best money can buy. Our Phazzer Dragon out lasts even our toughest competitors.
Each product comes with the ability to be re-charged in the comfort of your own home. We also utilize “circuit disconnect ripcord technology” in most of our products as a STANDARD safety feature. This feature allows added peace of mind knowing that if your Phazzer product is ever taken from you in the event of an attack by an assailant, the unit is deactivated and rendered useless. These are just a few of the reasons Phazzer is the name being sought after by more people each day. Because we know our products are developed with the highest quality components we offer a full one year warranty. If any of our products fail to fulfill your expectations we will replace it with a brand new unit no questions asked.
Phazzer Electronics, Inc
[email protected]
4089 S. 84th St. #179
Omaha, NE US
I did a youtube video of the Phazzer Scorpion, a very nice, easy to use personal protection product that they make.–>
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