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31. Diagnosis Service for Asperger Syndrome in Leeds 
Asperger Syndrome is a form of autism, a lifelong developmental disability that affects the way a person communicates and relates to others.
As with autism, people with Asperger Syndrome experience difficulties in:
• Social interaction
• Social Communication
• Social imagination
However people with Asperger Syndrome usually have fewer problems with language than those with autism, often speaking fluently though their words can sometimes sound formal or stilted.
People with Asperger Syndrome are often of average or above average intelligence.
Because their disability is less obvious than that of someone with autism, a person with Asperger Syndrome is, in a sense, more vulnerable.
As they get older they may realize that they are different from other people and feel isolated and depressed. People with Asperger Syndrome often want to be sociable and are upset by the fact that they find it hard to make friends.
Bearing all this in mind it seems incredible that although there will be over 2000 individuals in Leeds with Asperger Syndrome there is very little help or support for them.
Ban Pampers Products.
Pampers/Proctor & Gamble has started a controversial ad campaign promoting tetanus shots through Unicef. They are donating .05 cents from the sale of their diapers and wipes, with a *Target* of giving 45 millions neonatal tetanus shots to pregnant women, mostly in poor, underdeveloped countries.
Tetanus shots are dangerous, and the adjuvants in them are known to cross the placenta and brain barriers. It is my intention for P&G to stop this damaging campaign that may contribute to harming pregnant women, with these controversial shots, as well as the potential to harm their unborn babies, with birth defects, spontaneous abortions, and possible stealth ingredients to sterilize, hidden in these tetanus shots. That has happened in the past and is well documented!
NOTE: More men than women contract tetanus. And if consenting adults want to get a normal tetanus shot, at least let the pregnant women give birth before offering these free vaccines. Free is a shoddy way to Mandate global vaccinations!. Uninformed is not truthful consent.
Give them the opportunity to know and understand the Full Information/insert label warnings, cautions, side effects etc., in order for them to make that "Informed" Choice and decision
Proctor & Gamble does not apprear to be overly concerned about popular opinion with this current and controversial vaccine ad campaign, as per their nebulous response to me that they feel they are doing a good thing. Their timing with this campaign is not good, giving the growing concern about vaccine dangers, efficacy, injuries, autism and deaths. In their continued progression of this campaign, with what they say is their interest in saving women and babies, they may well be doing their part in contributing to harming and killing 45 million pregnant women and/or their unborn children.
Unicef's other various vaccine programs, may contribute to harming millions more.
It is the feeling of this petitioner that P&G could be spending those donations in a more positive, purposeful light. That being: donations to research for autism spectrum, vaccine dangers/injury awareness, and information about rights NOT to vaccinate. Or to give these pregnant women, food, vitamens, better water sources and sanitation, as well as prenatal care.
At the very least, give THEM diapers and wipes, NOT Vaccines!
Vaccines are an iffy science, with little proof that they protect against any disease. With vaccines components given unnaturally thru vaccines, the studies are poor in understanding damages that can occur. and the adjuvants in them that can cause adverse reactions, especially in infants, such as encephalitis, seizures, serious site infections and other life-long neurological and autoimmune diseases, not to mention the high incidents of vaccine-induced infant mortality.
The tetanus vaccine is no more effective than any of the others. It also is counterproductive. It will INCREASE, Not Decrease the risk of tetanus, and many people actually get tetanus from the vaccines. Read Link.
http://www.whale.to/vaccines/hancock4.html
Tetus Shot adjuvant: What is in a Tetanus vaccine?
Read Link.
http://www.vran.org/vaccines/dpt/taylor-tetanus.htm
What Unicef is giving is called Neonatal tetanus vaccines. They are not even the standard tetanus shot one gets after stepping on a rusty nail. More info on these.
http://www.vaccinetruth.org/page_8.htm
*So SIGN this petition Today, to help stop this horrific Pampers promotion, and by Banning Pamper's sale of diapers and wipes, and other products.
Below is the link to Protor & Gamble's currant Ad promo running in the media. It offers a Thermometer that tells how these sales are growing, per million.
Tell everyone you know to stop buying Pampers as well. Pass this petition along to any interested Groups you link with. Would like for this to become a very Big anti-promotion campaign.
Proctor & Gamble needs to hear from all of us. Leave your comments if you care to. We need to make a difference NOW, before these 45 million tetanus shots start to be dispersed. Thank YOU!
http://www.pampers.com/en_US/unicef_homepage.do
NOTE: this is not a Debate about vaccines or anything else. If you agree with this petition, Sign IT.
If not, Dont sign and leave negative comments.
33. Wandering Persons Alert (WPA)
This petition is inspired by a recent case of a non-verbal child with autism who wandered off. Since there was no evidence of an abduction, this disappearance did not qualify for the issue of an Amber alert. Wandering (which is different than a child who runs away from home) is typical of developmentally disabled children and adults, alike!
Individuals with autism and related disorders have no fear; they are mysteriously attracted to bodies of water and to strangers. Mentally challenged adults and those suffering with Alzheimer’s also wander and are not easily found! All too often these loved ones end up permanently missing or sadly, found dead!
We are aware that “tracking” devices were created to help in these situations, however there are some major concerns:
The feasibility for struggling families who can barely afford $1 medical co-pays.
The elderly have sensitive, delicate skin.
Autistic children, by disorder, are VERY sensitive to the “feel” of objects.
Individuals with Alzheimer’s will have difficulty “remembering” to wear the wristband consistently.
34. We need more special schooling for special needs children
There is too many special needs children on waiting lists for early intervention. The sooner these children can go to early intervention the more chance they have of going to a main stream school and leading a normal life.
Unfortunately there is not enough special schools out there to cater for the children who so desperatly need it.
The government is just not listening.
If these children don't get the intervention they need.
I would hate to see how many will turn into young adults and need to go on a pension because they can not function in this society simply because they did'nt get the help they needed when they were first diagnosed.
35. Mandatory testing for heavy metals of children
Childhood illnesses and diseases such as Autism are nearing epidemic proportions in Australia.
It is a known fact amongs thousands of parents and carers of these children that once tested they share similar results for toxic chemical poisoning. Results such as lead, arsenic, aluminium, copper and mercury poisoning are just a few heavy metals found to be at very high toxic levels in these children.
However the children tested are just a small percentage of the amount of children that have Autism and other illnesses or diseases simply because the remainder of those children affected do NOT know testing is available! This needs to change !
36. Provide appropriate classes for children with autism
THE JAMESTOWN SCHOOLS HAVE PLACEMENTS FOR CHILDREN WITH AUTISM FROM GRADES K-4TH GRADE.
ONCE THEY OUTGROW THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL THEY ARE PLACED IN DIFFERENT SETTINGS THAT DO NOT FIT THEIR NEEDS. THIS IS WHERE THEY STAY FOR 4 YEARS THEN THEY ARE PLACED IN THE HIGH SCHOOL AFTER LOSING 4 YEARS OF EDUCATION.
37. Give children with learning disabilities a Fair Go
Department of Education, NSW is closing down many "Support Classes" within the State schools, which are for Children with Autism, language disorder, etc...
Children who could not get into one of these "Support Class" due to very limited availabilities, are force into mainstream classes with no adequate support within the mainstream class.
Many of these children finish school without reaching their full potentials.
Let's do something about it!!
Like to read articles related to these issues? Please see "Govt denies plans to axe teaching jobs" by Stephanie Gardiner and Chi Tranter
June 21, 2009 SMH
(please cut and paste link into your browser):
http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-national/govt-denies-plans-to-axe-teaching-jobs-20090621-csbl.html
38. Institute Social Skills training in Inclusive Schools
SocIal Skills Training for children with Asperger Syndrome and Autism is not taught in the Inclusion Environment of Special Education anywhere from Preschool through High School. These children are treated as Behavioral problems rather than Neurological function disorders.
39. Support the Bubel/Aiken Foundation
The Bubel/Aiken Foundation provides opportunities for individuals with autism and other physical and mental disabilities to participate in programs that are typically only available to those without disabilities. Through grants, youth programs, such as after-school and camping services, will be able to adequately train staff to work with individuals with special needs.
The Foundation also strives create awareness about the diversity of individuals with disabilities and the possibilities inclusion can bring. Through collaborations with the disability, education, entertainment, and media communities the Foundation will recognize those whose commitment to breaking the stereotypes attendant to the developmentally disabled has broken barriers and extended the boundaries of the human experience for all.
Donations for Bubel/Aiken Foundation can be sent to:
Bubel/Aiken Foundation
PO Box 90307
Raleigh, NC 27675
40. Boycott the movie "The United States of Leland"
We as parents/relatives/friends/caregivers of autistic individuals and/or as Autistic individuals are signing this petition to express our intention of boycotting the movie "The United States of Leland" for its glorification of the murder of an autistic child out of "pity". (The movie is described as follows by the production company-: The United States of Leland is the story of an extraordinary young individual that begins with a tragedy, but ultimately inspires those surrounding him to make tremendously positive changes in their lives.
Premise: This is the story of a sensitive teenager, Leland, faced with issues of morality and hope under difficult circumstances, who is arrested and sent to juvenile hall, after he kills an autistic child out of sympathy (sort of like an emotional euthanasia). Once there, he meets a teacher, Mr. Pearl, who helps him figure out the reasons for why he committed the crime, as we also see the ramifications of the murder have on his community, his family, and that of the victim.) Support for this film has been guaranteed by numerous banks.
Addendum dated 5 October 2002:
'Recently it has come to my attention as author of this petition that there have been unfavorable reviews of the script which state that the movie shows an exploitive murder of an Autistic child, that the movie itself is shallow and self-serving and fails miserably in its attempt by Hoge to do a character study of human relationships and behavior.
The Autistic child, whose name is Ray, and his violent murder are used as pawns in Hoge's plot for this movie. Leland says he kills Ray out of sadness... sadness for Ray's life and the fact that he cannot relate to other children. Leland's character is using the fact that Ray is Autistic to justify the violent murder he commits. Leland, then through interactions with other characters in the movie, becomes an inspiration to others, helping them grow and mature as people.
Little consideration is given to Ray and the fact that despite his Autism, he had a family whom loved and accepted him and had every chance at a good life the way a typical person does. ..... Hoge judges everyone else's character in the movie and Leland ultimately DOES become a hero.... a hero because he helps other people grow and mature as people. Hoge admits that he wants you to sympathize and care for the main character Leland by the end of the movie in a letter which can be found on the Paramount Pictures website: http://www.paramountclassics.com/leland/ So amazingly, Hoge lets Leland, in principle, get away with the murder
Compassion isn't expected to be given to the disabled child and the fact that the disabled child was killed and in one disturbing line in the movie, Rays mother makes the horrid comment that there is "nothing there" when it comes to her autistic child. As anyone whom knows and loves and cares for a child or adult with autism, this is the farthest from the truth.