APRIL IS AUTISM AWARENESS MONTH

www.ocautism.com

Presented by:

Julie Chau Diep, MS, CCC-SLPBilingual Speech-Language Pathologist

Executive DirectorOC Autism

Director & Clinical SupervisorLanguage and Speech (LAS) Therapy

• CA State Licensure• ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competency (CCC)

• Clinical or Rehabilitative Services Credential

License & Credential

Professional Affiliation

• ASHA: American Speech-Language-Hearing Association

• MSCC: Medical Speech-Language Pathology Council of California

• INSAR: International Society of Autism Research

• SPABA: Speech Pathology and Applied Behavior Analysis SIG

Education: SLP

Education: BCBA

Language and Speech (LAS) Therapy Center in GG

• Monthly Event Calendar• Parent Consultation Meeting• Parent Professional Workshop• Community Outreach

(TV/Radio/Newspaper)• Autism Awareness Events

(Volunteer Opportunities)

On-line Resource and Community Outreach

What is Autism?

Autism is a group of development brain disorder that affects the child’s ability to speak and relate to world.

Social, communication and behavioral problems may negatively impact the child’s development, educational progress, community involvement and vocational growth.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that about 1 in 110 children have Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

There are about10 million cases worldwide and 1.5 million in the United States. The Regional Center of Orange County provides services to about 4,000 individuals with Autism.

Regional Center of Orange County (RCOC):

DIAGNOSIS: Pediatric Neurologist or Developmental Pediatrician

School Psychologists CANNOT diagnose Autism. A medical diagnosis by a Pediatric Neurololgist is recommended.

RED FLAGS:• No social smiles and visual

tracking by 6 months• No baby talk and verbal

exchanges by 9 months• No pointing, waving and

gesturing by 12 months• No words or use of 1-word

frequently by 15 months• Does not use mommy or daddy

by 18 months

TREATMENT: ST, ABA, OT

An intensive multi-disciplinary therapy approach may be required to facilitate speech and language development.

FAQ: What causes Autism?

The cause of Autism is unknown. However, we know that it affects the development of the brain and may be related to specific regions of the brain.

FAQ: Do vaccines cause Autism?

No, researchers have shown that there are no causal effect between vaccination and Autism. Please make sure your child receives all his shots to avoid preventable diseases.

FAQ: When can Autism be diagnosed?

Early signs of Autism may appear prior to age 1. However, many children are not diagnosed until 24-months or much later.

FAQ: Is Autism curable?

Since Autism is a disease of the brain, it is not curable. However, intensive therapy has been proven to be effective in reversing many of the negative side effects.

The National Research Council reported an estimated cost of $3.2 million per child. Early intervention may yield a 65% reduction in spending.

Contact Us:Julie Chau Diep, MS, CCC-SLPjulie.diep@lastherapy.com

Danny Luong, Community Liasoncontacts@ocautism.com(714) 539-6207 office

AUTISM AWARENESS MONTH CELEBRATIONHosted by: OC Autism in collaboration with VPDCA & HCFDate/Time: Sunday, April 24, 2011 at 2:00pm (Party) Location: Adventure City Family Theme Park (Anaheim)Park Hours: Opens 11am to 7pm (Rides and Attractions)Admission: Discounted rate of $10.95 per person at the doorDescription: Rides, Party, Awards Ceremony and SlideshowMore Info: www.adventurecity.com Admissions: $10.96 per person (adult or child tickets)