Sunday, November 15, 2009
Autism: 1 in 91 children
Aram and Alineh
Autism Speaks is "dedicated to facilitating global research into the causes, treatments, and an eventual cure for autism", a disorder that affects 1 in every 91 children today and one in 58 boys. "Government statistics suggest the prevalence rate of autism is increasing 10-17 percent annually." We do not know all the reasons for this increase, although improved diagnosis and environmental influences are two reasons often considered. (Source: autismspeaks.com)
Autism is a genetic disorder with an environmental trigger. Studies suggest there are multiple causes. Further research is desperately needed to determine how to prevent, treat, and cure autism.
The dollars raised through the first-annual Santa Barbara walk will go to funding research so that answers can be found and that increase in prevalence will soon decrease.
My friends and I formed a team called the Fly Girls and walked to support this disorder that affects Aram, Shant, Steve, Ben, Bianca, Griffin, Olivia, Dov, their families, the estimated 1.5 million individuals, and tens of millions worldwide.
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Santa Barbara
When a guest comes into town it is a reminder that where I live is a vacation spot to many! When I go about my days, as we all do, I forget to appreciate the things that a first-timer may notice. This summer, I had the pleasure of hosting my sister, and my friends, Meredith and Nichole, and seeing Santa Barbara through their eyes.
LADYBUGS!!!!!!
LADYBUGS!!!!!!
Friday, August 21, 2009
Friday, July 31, 2009
Spain - Madrid
“Travel is more than the seeing of sights; it is a change that goes on, deep and permanent, in the ideas of living.” ~ Miriam Beard
“All journeys have secret destinations of which the traveler is unaware.” ~ Martin Buber
“Do not follow where the path may lead. Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail” ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson
“If you reject the food, ignore the customs, fear the religion and avoid the people, you might better stay at home.” ~ James Michener
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