Archive for May, 2009
Black American collectables
Sunday, May 31st, 2009 | Uncategorized | Comments Off
The history of the US of A contains immigration of many races. It already started tens of thousands of years ago, when prehistoric Asian hunter-gatherers crossed the dry land that would later become the Bering Sea, and eventually spread out over the whole continent of the Americas. Their descendents would later become known as Native Americans. Then the Europeans came, occupying the whole continent in a very short time.
Almost immediately very sad part of New World history began: the time of slavery. In our days it’s almost imposible to understand the reasoning of this period, but we are often confronted with it, in many ways. The presence of the African population in America is very prominent nowadays: the nation has come a long way, even to the extend that at the moment I write this, an African-American is running for president! Yes, African-American history in the United States has changed (tremendously|for the good}, which sort of restores ones faith in humankind.
Nevertheless there are still many remnants of the times of slavery and oppression. Presently several of those have become collectable parts of Black American history. Under the general lable Black Americana those objects are often collected. Sometimes by African-Americans who need to preserve part of their cultural history in the form of African-American memorabilia, but also by other ethnicities who see them als signs of a time that was strongly different from our own, and that should never be forgotten.
Among these Black Americana or collectables are every day objects like kitchen utensils, but also originals or replicas of objects from the slavery period itself. Many books about this period are offered, and indeed should be read. African-American memorabilia is a subject that reminds us all of how life should not be, and by keeping this reminder in view we contribute to better consciousness of African-American history.
How To Live With Autism.
Saturday, May 30th, 2009 | Uncategorized | Comments Off
Autism can be defined as a brain development disorder. The disorder tends to impair social interaction & communication of the individual. It also causes restricted & repetitive behavior. Unfortunately, the disorder traits starts even before the child is three years old. The disease can be categorized in to two parts namely Autism programs & Asperger syndrome a milder spectrum disorder. Experts feel that Autism Causes is transmitted as a hereditary disease.
Here are some of the most common problems faced by children with Autism.
a) Difficulty in using a language socially
Children with Autism behavior find it really difficult to use a language socially. They take everything literally & cannot deal with slang & jokes.
b) Trouble in social understanding
A child suffering from classical autism is unable to grasp any kind of social interaction & often try to stay aloof. They also suffer from withdrawal symptoms. The child tries his best to understand. However, most of the time, their social naivete results in some misunderstandings & they tend to become unpopular among their peers.
c) Difficulty in creating imaginations
Everywhere tries to see the world through imagination. Children with autism find it really difficult to imagine. They struggle hard to make out what can happen next. They are also unable to cope with novel situations by considering their experiences in the past. They are dependent on routines that may get elevated to rituals & requires to be followed with smallest detail.
Living with Autism can involve a lot of stress for the individual as well as the family members. There is no cure for this disorder. The treatment provided varies from one person to another. One requires to practice a lot of patience & consistency in order to live with autism & enjoy life.
You would require a professional & well trained health care team that includes either a psychiatrist or a developmental pediatrician & a school implemented Individualized Education Program IEP & ITP Individualized Transition Plan to live with Autism.
Here are some important steps to follow when living with Autism.
Step 1: You need to address the stress that can most probably occur when providing care for a child with Autism. Make sure that you share responsibility & let everyone in the house gets time for themselves.
Step 2: Explore and exploit all resources that can help you to provide care to an autistic individual. Visit a professional, hit websites & talk to people who have been dealing with this disorder.
Step 3: Pay a good amount of attention to keep safety in & around the home. You need to take some extra precautions if you have toddlers at home. Put childproof locks on doors & cabinets, place gates in front of staircases & cover electric outlets.
Step 4: Teach the siblings not to feel frustrated or embarrassed about their autistic sibling.
Step 5: It is important to plan for the future of the child with autism. You need to enroll him in an IEP. This program will help him receive behavioral & occupation therapy that will prepare him for his future. Thereafter you would require to put him through an ITP.
It is easy to live with Autism if you understand the disorder & cope up with the child. You may also keep a daily journal to reduce stress.