Autism Issues Outside the U.S.

Published January 05, 2009 @ 10:47AM PT

partial view of a political map world globe While autism is a world-wide issue, your guides for Autism Issues, Kristina and Dora, both live in the United States. Because of this, our blog posts and perspectives will often be skewed toward topics specific to the U.S., such as education policy or specific legislation by the U.S. government. We are aware of this and will strive to address issues of global concern as much as possible. We will also be inviting international guest bloggers to ensure coverage of autism issues of interest to our readers outside the U.S.

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Excellent! Autism in the Midlands is the same as autism in Michigan is the same as autism in Melbourne etc

Posted by Kev Leitch on 01/05/2009 @ 11:44AM PT
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Hoping you'll keep us posted about what's going on in one of those places...............

Posted by Kristina Chew on 01/05/2009 @ 11:58AM PT
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Because we are USians, we swim in the sea of IDEA & child find. It is hard to perceive that things are different elsewhere.

Some of the things I'm curious about: comparing & contrasting autism education/intervention in the various countries of Europe over the last 5 years.

And what about Latin America?

Posted by Liz Ditz on 01/05/2009 @ 12:14PM PT
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Hailing from Norway here.

Posted by Ivar Jarlsby on 01/05/2009 @ 02:51PM PT
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I most part of Africa, Autism is still unknown. Diagnosis is still a challenges for health practitioners who do not have the knowledge or tools to recognize teh condition. Sometimes parents think it is a curse or they are ashame to disclose their child's condition. So children are doomed to live a very difficult life with no hope, becoming sometimea burden in society. Parents who have the financial means travel in search of answers whether in Europe or America. There are very few enters in Africa that adress Autism and much remains to be done in terms of education, awareness, diagnosis and care.
So althoug Autism is the same condition no matter where you live in the world, the way it is being addressed in different parts of the world makes a big difference.

Posted by Linord Moudou on 01/06/2009 @ 05:18AM PT
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@Liz Ditz: When I worked in the field, about 15 years ago, my UK-educated boss told me that both France and Italy were still hung up on the bogus Bettelheim "refrigerator mom" thing. (It does not say "Frigidaire" anywhere on Mom's forehead. I've checked.) The UK, by contrast, has a self-advocacy network at least as well-developed as our own.

Hopefully things have changed on the Continent in the meantime. If not, time for some cross-cultural research into differing outcomes within the various EU countries.

Posted by Mark Romoser on 01/06/2009 @ 11:06AM PT
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@Linord Moudou, thank you for your comment. You said, "So althoug Autism is the same condition no matter where you live in the world, the way it is being addressed in different parts of the world makes a big difference."--it is our hope that some our interntational guest bloggers can highlight some of these differences. Your point is indeed one that is of interest to us, and we want to make sure gets addressed in this space.

Posted by Dora Raymaker on 01/06/2009 @ 11:42AM PT
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@Liz Ditz, your questions are ones of interest to me as well. Hopefully we'll be able to hear from the perspectives of those who know the answers over time in this space.

Posted by Dora Raymaker on 01/06/2009 @ 11:45AM PT
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I'm from the Netherlands ^^.

Posted by Norah vd Stel on 01/06/2009 @ 12:14PM PT
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@Ivar Jarlsby and @Norah vd Stel, welcome!

Posted by Dora Raymaker on 01/06/2009 @ 12:25PM PT
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Thank you Dora for your response. I hope I can be of help with my experience and also hope to learn somethings to share with those in need in Africa. My nephew has Autism and it is something very peronal to me. he lives in the USA and was blessed to receive help and care which i have to admit have surprisingly improved his condition. Althought I am not saying he is cured, I have seen a big difference. My sister and her husband's approach has been alternative medecine. They moved to Arizona to find help This might not work for everyone but it has been working for my nephew.

Posted by Linord Moudou on 01/06/2009 @ 01:20PM PT
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Canada here :-)

Posted by Jen Niebler on 01/10/2009 @ 03:33AM PT
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We in Africa do need to hear more about Autism and experiences from around the world. I would also like to hear more about those who have used alternative medicine/therapies.. Thank you

Posted by Jill Fisher on 01/29/2009 @ 05:15AM PT
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Japanese living in Singapore here

Posted by ayumi kasai on 03/08/2009 @ 09:00AM PT
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I'm from Winnipeg, Manitoba! (Canada)

Posted by Lianne Lavoie on 03/18/2009 @ 08:22AM PT
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