Autism and Seizure Service Dogs with Victoria JW Meyers and Terrific Tonya Heathco on Positively Autistic: The Poets Interest with Marilyn and Ryan

Come listen as Terrific Tonya Heathco; Founder and CEO of National Seizure Disorders Foundation and I talk about Autism and Seizure Service Dogs.

Have you ever wondered how an Autism Service Dog  can help someone with Autism?
Have you ever wanted to know more about service Dogs in general?

You will get information about Sunshine4Bear our own facebook page where I chronicle our experience training my son's Autism Service Dog, Sunshine at http://www.facebook.com/ASDog4Bear
You will also hear about the Doggy Dollars Campaign to raise funds for Autism and Seizure Service Dogs for individuals through National Seizure Disorders Foundation.

We will talk about some of the training organizations used as well as general information about how Autism and Seizure Service dogs benefit their handlers.

I can't wait to hear what you think, so be sure to leave me a comment below!

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-Peace!

Victoria

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Caregivers Perspective:Victoria Meyers 04/02 by NSDF Presents | Blog Talk Radio

Dear Reader:
Please join us on NSDF Presents! Tonya Heathco, President of the National Seizure Disorders Foundation and I will be discussing Autism, Seizures, Homeschooling and Diet.

I am very honored to be included as a guest on your show Terrific Tonya Heathco and excited to be able to share our experiences as well! Thank you so much for inviting me!

Caregivers Perspective:Victoria Meyers 04/02 by NSDF Presents | Blog Talk Radio

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April is Autism Awareness Month

National Seizure Disorders Foundation has chosen to honor Autism Awareness Month because 30% of those living with Autism will experience seizures of one type or another.

Tonight National Seizure Disorders Foundation invites Victoria Meyers, mother & caregiver to a young man living with autism and seizures, to share her perspective with our listeners. An advocate for autism&seizures,she is also VP Arkansas chapter of National Autism association &creator of the Bearshirt and BearShirt.org which qualifies her to empower our listeners to advocate for autism and seizure disorders in thier local communities. Brew something delicious to drink, settle into your favorite chair, and join NSDF Presents as Victoria shares her perspective on caregiving and advocacy in the area of Autism&Seizures.

We welcome comments and questions. So please feel free to "follow" NSDF Presents, comment in the appropriate area & connect with National Seizure Disorders Foundation on FaceBook and on our website http://nsdf.us

Autism Spectrum Disorder and Seizure Disorder of Epilepsy

National Seizure Disorders Foundation continues to honor Autism Awareness month exploring the connection between Autism and seizures. Statistics show 30% of people living with Autism also experience seizures. Because NSDF believes this statistic to be outdated( from 2009), education brought to our readers is crucial. Are you aware children developing Autism can go on to develop the seizure disorder Epilepsy?

Read the facts from TACA and NCBI:

Seizures in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Seizures are a significant concern and are relatively common in individuals with ASD. In fact seizures are the most prevalent neurological disorder associated with ASD. While 1-2% of children in the general population develop epilepsy, the prevalence of epilepsy in ASD is much higher with estimates varying widely from 5% to 38%. Some individuals with ASD develop seizures in childhood, some at puberty, and some at adulthood. Although the prevalence of seizures by age is not well studied, recent studies suggest the risk of seizure remains high into adulthood. Seizures are associated with increased mortality and morbidity in individuals with ASD and are the leading cause of mortality in adults with ASD. Certain subgroups of individuals with ASD have a higher risk for developing seizures and epilepsy; these subgroups include individuals with comorbid intellectual disabilities, genetic abnormalities and/or brain malformations. Diagnosis of seizures in children with autism spectrum disorder Sometimes it is clear that a person experienced a seizure. However, in children with ASD subtle symptoms of seizures are very difficult to differentiate from abnormal behaviors commonly associated with ASD and in other children with ASD behaviors that appear to be seizure-like are not seizures. For example, it is common for children with ASD to have staring episodes, motor tics and stereotyped movements which are not seizures. It is important to determine if these abnormalities are seizures or another neurological abnormality since they are treated very differently. Thus, in many cases where it is unclear whether the observed behavior is a seizure or not, an extended overnight electroencephalogram should be strongly considered in order to obtain a clear and accurate diagnosis and to capture the suspicious behavior. Read the entire article HERE (1) Autism and Epilepsy: What Has Regression Got to Do with It? The relationship among epilepsy, autism, and regression is a poorly understood and controversial subject. In this brief review, examples of epileptic encephalopathies associated with regression of language and behavior and their overlap with autistic regression are discussed. Epilepsy and autism are both heterogeneous clinical disorders associated with an array of etiologies and pathologies, many of which are common to both groups of disorders. There is a paucity of data on how many children with epilepsy have autism. Recent studies suggest that as many as one third of children with epilepsy are at risk of having an autism spectrum disorder and that this risk is highest in those children who have seizure onset at a younger age(2) There are several epilepsy syndromes in which regression of language, cognition, and behavior may lead to clinical manifestations that overlap with the behavioral syndrome of autism. In addition, for a subgroup of children with autism who have a history of regression in language and social behavior, the role of epilepsy has been a source of controversy, challenging both researchers and clinicians. Furthermore, there are many case reports demonstrating that epilepsy can directly affect cognition and behavior, and there are several epileptic disorders that may cause behavioral and language regression, with a behavioral phenotype similar to autism (3). Despite the importance of the relationship among autism, epilepsy, and regression, the subject remains poorly understood and controversial. Read the entire article HERE National Seizure Disorders Foundation invites you to comment: After reading this information and the articles mention, what is your view of the connection between Autism Spectrum Disorder and seizure disorder/Epilepsy? Your thoughts are important to National Seizure Disorders Foundation and your words matter to millions. Take a moment to speak up in the comment section below. Our mission is to provide the highest quality resources for your empowerment, enlightenment, inspiration and entertainment.

    References (1)Richard E. Frye, M.D., Ph.D., Arkansas Children’s Hospital Research Institute, Little Rock, AR And TACA Physician Advisory Member http://www.tacanow.org/family-resources/seizures/ (2,3)http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1783438/

• Steffenburg S, Gillberg C, Steffenburg U. Psychiatric disorders in children and adolescents with mental retardation and active epilepsy. Arch Neurol. 1996;53:904–912. [PubMed]
• Clarke DF, Roberts W, Daraksan M, Dupuis A, McCabe J, Wood H, Snead OC, 3rd, Weiss SK. The prevalence of autistic spectrum disorder in children surveyed in a tertiary care epilepsy clinic. Epilepsia. 2005;46:1970–1977. [PubMed]
• Deonna T, Roulet-Perez E. Cognitive and Behavioral Disorders of Epileptic Origin in Children. London, UK: Mac Keith Press, Cambridge University Press; 2005.

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