SALT LAKE CITY, Reports of a new study by Special
Abilities, Inc.
"It is imperative to recognize the symptoms of ASD in a timely manner,
preferably in the first two years of a child's life," says Dr."
For more information, visit
joy@vailbed. President Pro Tem Don Perata, Speaker Fabian Nunez, The Help Group and
Actor/Parent Ed Asner Promote Autism Awareness at the State Capitol

SACRAMENTO, Calif. At the press conference Palmer related her family's
experiences and how all of their lives were changed after Carson started at
The Help Group's Young Learner's Preschool.
Palmer remarked "Carson has made progress beyond our expectations at The
Help Group."
Today's press conference was held at the State Capitol where The Help
Group's touring photo exhibit called "All About Me" is on public display
throughout the week.

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"Our company, Vail Products, was founded on the mission to help
improve the lives of persons with disabilities, as well as their
families and caregivers," notes Joy Vail, chief executive officer of
Vail Products.

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send an alarming message to parents of young infants and
children. Autism is a complex neurological disorder characterized by
profound delays in communication and social interaction and affects over
1. Kaplan, Ph., a 501(c)(3)
not-for-profit organization that was founded in 1995 and is dedicated to
improve outcomes for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders by promoting
public awareness and providing educational programs for parents.org

This release was issued on behalf of the above organization by
Send2Press(TM), a unit of Neotrope(R).

"Today we are honored to join President Pro Tem Perata and Speaker Nunez who
share the commitment to helping children with autism realize their fullest
potential."
Actor Ed Asner, who is a parent of a 17 year-old boy with an autism
spectrum disorder, spoke today of the lack of information and services that
were available to children with autism when his son was growing up.thehelpgroup .

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Kaplan.
Therapeutic riders range from toddlers to seniors with such
disorders as autism, down syndrome, cerebral palsy, mental
retardation, developmental delay, multiple sclerosis, neuromuscular
ataxia, traumatic brain injury, attention deficit disorder,
depression, cancer and other challenges . We're very proud
that Vail Meadows has been providing this kind of quality therapy now
for seven years, and we celebrate every life we've helped improve.
With one of every 166 children today having some form of an autism spectrum
disorder, The Foundation has been created to promote greater awareness , early
identification, early intervention, and education and treatment opportunities
for children , adolescents and young adults with autism.
President Pro Tem Perata and Speaker Nunez spoke of the alarming increase
in the numbers of children being diagnosed with autism and the importance of
educational opportunities, like those provided by The Help Group, the nation's
largest and most progressive education and treatment center for children with
autism.

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The research was funded by Special Abilities, Inc.

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Study: Pediatricians Overlook Early Signs of Autism Spectrum Disorder

Pediatricians are not recognizing the symptoms of Autism Spectrum
Disorder (ASD) at an early age denying children benefits of early intervention
and therapy. "This research shows
that although pediatricians are given sufficient clinical diagnostic protocols
to identify developmental delays in infants, there is a significant delay of
the early diagnosis of ASD. "That same mission was the cornerstone of our efforts
to give back to the disabilities community when we established and
helped fund Vail Meadows."
Asner, along with The West Wing's Gary Cole, Smallville's John Schneider
and Joan of Arcadia's Joe Mantegna, all fathers of children with autism,
hosted public service announcements on behalf of The Help Group.

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Also adding to today's remarks was Joanne Palmer, mother of 4-year-old
Carson who has autism.

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Its wide range of mental health and therapy services , child abuse, foster
family and residential programs extend the organization's reach to more than
5,000 children and their families each year.org

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In a response from over 500 parents whose children were diagnosed with
ASD, only 2.

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TOLEDO, Ohio----Vail Meadows
Therapeutic Riding Center -- a non-profit equine-assisted therapy
facility located on 25 acres in Oregon, Ohio, that is sponsored in
part by Vail Products and the Vail family -- this week celebrates its
7th year providing services to children, teens and adults with
disabilities.

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For more information about the work of The Help
Group, please call 818-779 -5212 or visit http://www.

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7 million individuals in the U.

Website: http://www.
"Nevertheless , a multitude of clinical studies all agree that
equine-assisted therapy can provide many benefits .
Barbara Firestone, joined by California Senate President Pro Tem Don Perata;
Speaker of the California Assembly Fabian Nunez; and actor and parent Ed
Asner, announced the launch of The Help Group National Autism Foundation. The Group is
inspired by its belief that dignity, hope, opportunity and love are the
birthrights of all children.

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Send2Press. The Help Group's
state-of-the-art schools and programs are operated by its more than 700
employees on four major campuses in the Los Angeles area .

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Another startling statistic indicates that 42% of the pediatricians did
not notice any developmental delay in those children who were eventually
diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Kaplan. Equine -assisted therapy can have dramatic,
positive effects on flexibility, balance and muscle strength , and can
also boosts a person's patience, understanding, confidence and
self-esteem.

The Help Group National Autism Foundation With Focus on Autism Awareness Effective Education and Treatment is Launched in Sacramento

Comprising 28 black and white photographs and personal
narratives created by Help Group students, this compelling exhibit gives a
glimpse into the lives of children coping with autism .

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"As
a 16 year veteran of the classroom I am committed that all children in
California receive the best possible education and I am pleased to work with
the Help Group and Speaker Nunez to help make that a reality for children with
autism. Founded in 1975, The Help Group is the largest,
most innovative and comprehensive nonprofit organization of its kind serving
children with special needs related to autism, Asperger's disorder, learning
disabilities, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder , mental retardation,
abuse and emotional problems.

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"Providing an appropriate early diagnosis, whether it be autism or even
developmental delay, means that an early treatment program can be started for
the child."
Vail Meadows Therapeutic Riding Center provides both a
climate-controlled indoor arena and outdoor arena, both with spectator
seating., Today at a press conference
at the California State Capitol, The Help Group's President and CEO Dr.
"Autism calls for our collective attention , efforts and resolve to unlock
its mysteries, to provide the most effective education and treatment for the
children, and to give hope and support to the families," remarked Firestone. "The Help Group
programs and its people are the ones who understand how to impact the lives of
these children every day and help parents help their children as well, which
is why it is critical that we help support and expand the foundation that this
organization has carefully built.

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"This is an important issue," says Lawrence P.specialabilities.

Vail Meadows Therapeutic Riding Center Celebrates 7th Year Providing Equine-Assisted Therapy to Children Teens and Adults with Disabilities

An average of 10 therapy horses are stabled at Vail Meadows,
each defined by a gentle disposition and approved for therapy
following a 90-day screening process. But by identifying Carson's needs
and addressing them while he is still young, we can now look forward to a
bright future for our son.

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"There has been a tsunami in the incidence of autism around the world with
no scientific or miracle cures in sight," remarked Asner. Before, life was a challenge.

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"The astounding increase in diagnoses of children with autism means that
virtually everyone in California knows a family member , friend, coworker or
neighbor struggling with the challenges surrounding autism," Perata said."
"We know that there is no cure for autism, but that early intervention is
the best antidote for leading a child with autism into a world of possibility
and away from a world of solitude," commented Nunez.

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As a parent of a child with ASD, and the author of "Diagnosis Autism: Now
What? 10 Steps to Improve Treatment Outcomes," Dr. "It's just
trying to get the pediatrician to identify some type of developmental delay as
soon as possible," says Dr.
Vail Meadows offers many valuable therapeutic programs, including
Therapeutic Riding Classes (one hour weekly lessons in 10-week
sessions ), Summer Camp (week-long day camps for children and young
adults interested in learning about horses ), Field Trips (a year-round
program that opens Vail Meadows to the community as an educational
site ) and an Adult Special Needs Day Program (a year-round program
that provides vocational, recreational and living skills development
opportunities for adults with challenges).

About The Help Group.

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http://www. Its six specialized day schools offer pre-K
through high school programs for more than 1,100 students on a daily basis.

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, chief
investigator for the study on early diagnosis of ASD. Kaplan knows first hand
that early intervention is extremely effective before age two.com

"The amount of benefit a person with a disability gains depends on
many factors, such as the type and severity of disability, motivation
of the rider, quality and dedication of the equine -assisted facility,
and quality and dedication of the staff," Joy Vail says.com or
call 419-697 -9760.

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7% of pediatricians diagnosed any degree of autism and nearly 50%
of these children were diagnosed after the age of three."
The Help Group National Autism Foundation will achieve its goals through
its ongoing national autism awareness campaigns; the dissemination of The Help
Group's innovative educational and therapeutic models that incorporate current
and emerging research; professional and parent education seminars, national
conferences and publications; expanded graduate and post-graduate professional
training programs; ongoing collaborative endeavors with public policy makers
at the local, state and federal levels; affiliations aimed at bridging
research and practice with major universities such as its current partnership
with UCLA's Neuropsychiatric Institute.

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Each rider benefits from
individual goals and a lesson plan that is developed in partnership
with the rider's family , friends, health professionals, special
educators and other caregivers. "Supporting outstanding
organizations like The Help Group is part of the answer to this great
challenge.

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There is compelling evidence in medical literature that intensive
behavioral therapy, beginning before age three and targeted toward speech and
language development, is successful both in improving language capacity and
later social functioning.

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