Pecans for Autism

Posted on October 4, 2011 by Glenwood


It’s everyone’s favorite time of year again!  Glenwood’s annual Holiday Pecans for Autism (Pecans with a Purpose) have become a staple in many people’s holiday traditions.  Our pecans are back this year, beginning November 1st.   Whether you love the traditional fresh pecan, or the chocolate covered is your favorite, they will all be available, along with a few new varieties as well.  This year we will be dark chocolate covered, and rum candied, they are sure to become a hit.  Pecans for Autism will also be using new packaging this year featuring beautiful burlap bags.  They are perfect for corporate or personal gifts, as well as your holiday treats.

Glenwood’s Pecans for Autism will be available at the following local stores: Brunos, Piggly Wiggly, Winn Dixie and Food World.  Also, please be sure to visit our booth this year at Christmas Village, November 2nd through 6th. We have set up a website for those that prefer to purchase online, www.pecansforautism.org or you can call to order at (205) 795-3353.

More than 37 years ago, Glenwood’s Holiday Pecan Sale first began as a fundraising effort to benefit the Allan Cott School, Glenwood’s founding program.  Allan Cott School was the first school established in Alabama to offer educational and therapeutic services to children with autism. Enjoy fresh pecans and delicious pecan-flavored coffees and know that you provide opportunities for people with autism and behavioral health disorders.  Every year people like you help Glenwood fulfill our mission by purchasing pecans, coffees, and gift items during our annual sale.

Thank you for believing in the people Glenwood serves.

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Rick and Bubba Luncheon

Posted on September 28, 2011 by Glenwood

Last week we attended a business lunch with radio personality’s Rick and Bubba, sponsored by WZZK and Charter Business. The luncheon was held at a great new restaurant at the Preserve, called The Boot. Rick and Bubba discussed how they became successful with their radio show and grew their business into what it is today.  It was so nice for us at Glenwood to be able to meet with so many wonderful local businesses including, Charter Business and WZZK, Legacy Credit Union, Dreamland and many others.

Rick and Bubba discussed the importance of being you in business.  They talked about how it is important to find what it is that you do best, and be the best you can at it.  We here at Glenwood found that very inspiring, because that is exactly what we try to do every day.  We strive to be the best at the services we provide.

Thanks so much to Charter Business and WZZK for allowing us to meet with two very inspirational guys, Rick and Bubba!

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We Love Volunteers At Glenwood

Posted on August 30, 2011 by Glenwood

Over the past few weeks we have been so thankful to have three wonderful volunteer groups visit our campus to generously give their time.  Cumberland Law students, Southern Nuclear Operating Company and Altec Industries helped us by painting two of the residential homes for children diagnosed with autism: McDonough House and Reynolds House.

Studies have shown that children with autism see colors with greater intensity than their typical peers. With this in mind our volunteers painted the residential homes in calming colors . The children were so thankful for all of our volunteers’ hard work, and came out to meet the groups bringing thank you cards and refreshments to show their appreciation.  When the children came to visit they were able to see the color and personality that had been added to their bedrooms and throughout the homes.

If you, your club, organization or family and friends would like to spend a day devoting your time to enriching the lives of those served by Glenwood please call Rebecca Sibley at (205) 795.3267 or rsibley@glenwood.org.

 

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Autism Odds Nearly 1 In 5 For Siblings, Study Finds

Posted on August 17, 2011 by Glenwood

Children who have an older brother or sister with autism are significantly more likely to be diagnosed with the developmental disorder than previously thought, new research suggests.

In a study of over 600 infants, all of whom had at least one older sibling with autism, nearly 1 in 5 were also eventually diagnosed with the disorder.

The number was even higher — rising to about 32 percent — when a child had more than one older sibling with autism, according to research published Monday in the journal Pediatrics.

The findings, which come from the largest study on sibling recurrence to date, are well above previous risk estimates of between 3 and 10 percent.

“The recurrence rate is a lot higher than previous studies had indicated,” said Gregory S. Young, an assistant professional research scientist at the M.I.N.D. Institute at the University of California, Davis and one of the study authors. “Families who already have a child with autism or multiple children with autism need to be incredibly vigilant about monitoring new infants.”

For the study, Young and his colleagues at 12 research sites across the U.S. and Canada followed 664 infants who had at least one older brother or sister with autism until they reached age 3. At that point, each child was assessed by an expert for an autism diagnosis.

Ultimately, 132 children, or 18.7 percent, were diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder.

Gender did appear to influence a younger child’s odds of autism, with boys three times more likely than girls to be diagnosed. However, other factors such as the age of the parents, birth order, gender of the affected sibling and the functional level of the older sibling did not seem to play a role in the likelihood of the younger child having autism.

The findings show the importance of early screening for the developmental disorder, researchers said, and could have implications for genetic counseling and decisions about family planning.

Further research is needed to corroborate the findings, said Young, who worked on the study. But he emphasized that the study’s large size, its focus on families that had a child after learning that an older child had autism and the use of clinical diagnosis rather than parent reporting to determine if a child had autism make his team’s results more reliable than previous recurrence estimates.

Article written by www.disabilityscoop.com

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Research Survey

Posted on August 8, 2011 by Glenwood

Glenwood, along with UAB and Triumph Services, are conducting important research around the physical activity needs of Alabama citizens with Autism Spectrum Disorders. If you are a person with ASD; a family member/caregiver of someone with ASD; a service provider; or a physical activity provider (parks and recreation, coaches), please take a moment to complete this online survey.

Take survey here
ASD Physical Activity Needs Survey Flyer

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Stephen Wiltshire’s incredible talent

Posted on July 21, 2011 by Glenwood

Stephen Wiltshire can take a single glimpse of a cityscape and draw it back strictly from memory with precise detail. Tomorrow 20/20 will cover this true story of an incredibly talented man, and his artistic ability. Stephen has autism, and he uses his unique ability to highlight the challenges and unique strengths individuals with autism face. Continue reading →

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2011 Golf Tournament

Posted on July 20, 2011 by Glenwood

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The Walls at Allan Cott

Posted on July 12, 2011 by Glenwood

In the last decade various forms of electronic teaching tools have been adopted by schools across the nation, from electronic black boards to Ipads and SMART Boards, Continue reading →

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Panera Bread Sponsors ACS Senior Class Brunch

Posted on June 21, 2011 by Glenwood

The highlight of senior activities at Allan Cott School was indisputably the brunch sponsored by Panera Bread.  Continue reading →

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Connections, No 44

Posted on June 15, 2011 by Glenwood

In this issue:

Businesses “Making A Difference”
Autism Awareness Month
Spotlight:Monika
Why Are Vacations Important?
Hope Society Dinner & UABLectureship
A Night Under the Big Top
Glenwood Rocks
Story of Hope

 

 

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