Signs of Autism and the Perfect Book for Parents of Autistic Kids

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Autism, or autism spectrum disorder (ASD), is presented when a child’s social skills are challenged, they have repetitive behaviors and when they face difficulty with speech and nonverbal communication.

Autism can present itself at different stages of a child’s life, even up to age 3. It is important for parents or caregivers to learn the signs of Autism to seek professional help if necessary.

***Not all children with autism show all the signs. Many children who don’t have autism show a few. That’s why professional evaluation is crucial.***

● SIGNS OF AUTISM

By 6 months

  • Few or no big smiles or other warm, joyful and engaging expressions
  • Limited or no eye contact

By 9 months

  • Little or no back-and-forth sharing of sounds, smiles or other facial expressions

By 12 months

  • Little or no babbling
  • Little or no back-and-forth gestures such as pointing, showing, reaching or waving
  • Little or no response to name

By 16 months

  • Very few or no words

By 24 months

  • Very few or no meaningful, two-word phrases (not including imitating or repeating)

At any age

  • Loss of previously acquired speech, babbling or social skills
  • Avoidance of eye contact
  • Persistent preference for solitude
  • Difficulty understanding other people’s feelings
  • Delayed language development
  • Persistent repetition of words or phrases (echolalia)
  • Resistance to minor changes in routine or surroundings
  • Restricted interests
  • Repetitive behaviors (flapping, rocking, spinning, etc.)
  • Unusual and intense reactions to sounds, smells, tastes, textures, lights and/or colors

[Source: https://www.autismspeaks.org/what-autism ]

Are you a parent of an Autistic Child? 

If so, here is the perfect book by a Jamaican Author for you and your child that is available on Amazon.

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By: Gabrielle Burgess

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Suga’s Healthy Blueberry-Banana Smoothie Recipe

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Blueberry-Banana Smoothie – Blend the following:
1/2 a Frozen Banana
1/2 cup Frozen Blueberries
A dash of Cinnamon
1/2 cup 25/30cal Unsweetened Almond Milk/Skimmed Milk
1/2 – 1 cup Water *(depending on desired consistency)

N.B. If you can afford some Carbs or need a bit more fibre, add a tbsp. of Flaxseeds.

Get your Cinnamon, Flaxseeds and more at any one of Green Hills Natural Foods’ locations this year and use the code ‘SUGA19’ to get 10% off! 

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PriceSmart is great to get your Blueberries and Almond milk in bulk at a reasonable price.

By: Gabrielle Burgess (Certified Personal Trainer & Sports Nutritionist)

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#tbt to my Meatless Lunch from Healthy Bites!

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Suga’s lunch from Healthy Bites earlier this year – Curried Chickpea wrap with sides of a fresh, raw vegetable salad and cous cous.

Healthy Bites is located at a house in Trafalgar Park, close to NCB Atrium where you can pick up your Lunch.

Vegetarian meals such as Lentil Stew and other meals, typically of Jamaican cuisine such as Ackee and Saltfish, usually range in cost from $500-$700JMD. The meals come with a natural, home-made juice too. Cane juice is used instead of added sugar. Sugarcane juice reduces bad cholesterol levels in the body and has natural sugars. However, still ensure that you are within your limits of sugar intake for the day if you choose to drink juice and not water.

Note that the safe amount of sugar to consume each day is as follows: 

Men: 150 calories per day (37.5g or 9 tsp.)

Women: 100 calories per day (25g or 6 tsp.)

You can customize your Lunch based on the sides you desire and they are open to suggestions. They also Deliver!

Check out Healthy Bites today!

Healthy Bites

Location: 3 Circle Close (Trafalgar Park, close to NCB Atrium)

Ph: 876-296-4119 (Ruby Porter)

By: Gabrielle Burgess (Certified Personal Trainer & Sports Nutritionist)

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CHAMPS, Wing Sauce Competition & Farmer’s Market This Saturday in Mona!

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Non-profit organization, New Kingston Rotaract Club (Youth arm of Rotary) is having their annual Wing Sauce Competition this Saturday, March 30th by the Mona Dam. Like last year, they are having a Farmer’s Market too, encouraging us to eat healthy and buy our local produce, while contributing to charity at the same time. It’s a win-win for everyone.

Judging and sampling usually takes place at about 2:30/3:00pm. Suga will be judging again!

Then you can head down to the National Stadium to watch our very own young athletes put on quite a show at Champs! The writing is on the wall for the Girls with Edwin Allen, but for the Boys, will KC beat Calabar this year as they seem to be in position to do, or did they peak too early in the season?

Keep up with Suga Lifestyle’s Facebook and Instagram Page to keep updated with Champs and keep up with the New Kingston Rotaract Club by following them on Instagram @nkrcjamaica. If you are between the ages of 18-30, see how you can join them!

Rotaract Club of New Kingston

Meeting Venue and Time: The Liguanea Club, New Kingston every 1st and 3rd Thursday at 6:30pm

Website: http://www.nkrcja.com

Instagram: @nkrcjamaica

By: Gabrielle Burgess

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Suga’s Healthy and Natural Protein Shake for Breakfast!

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Gabby a.k.a Suga from Suga Lifestyle, Personal Trainer and Sports Nutritionist hands Mr. Norman Grant, MD and CEO  of Mavis Bank Coffee Factory a sample of her Hemp Protein Shake at Suga Lifestyle’s Nutrition Seminar on January 26, 2019 at The Liguanea Club.

Throwback Tuesday to Suga Lifestyle’s Nutrition Seminar with Healthy Smoothie and Shake Demos to kick-start the year in January 2019!

Here is a Protein Shake recipe that you can use as a meal replacement for breakfast. If you are a coffee drinker, forget the creamer and added sugars, just add it to this Shake!

Hemp Protein Shake – Blend the following:
1/2 a Frozen Banana
2 tbsp. Hemp Protein powder
1 tbsp. Flaxseed
1/2 cup 25/30cal Unsweetened Almond Milk/Skimmed Milk
1 cup Water

Get your Natural Hemp Protein Powder, Flaxseeds and more at any one of Green Hills Natural Foods’ locations this year and use the code ‘SUGA19’ to get 10% off! 

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By: Gabrielle Burgess (Certified Personal Trainer & Sports Nutritionist)

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TGIF to this View from the Longboarder Bar & Grill!

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Stop by and have a cold Red Stripe while you enjoy the view or have some Fish any way you like it!

Enjoy the Weekend!

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The Longboarder Bar & Grill

Location: Coast Road, Rozelle, St. Thomas. Jamaica.

Ph: 876.427.0408

Open Tues. to Sunday, 12-8pm

By: Gabrielle Burgess

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Registration for Kingston City Marathon Extended to Tomorrow!

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There is still time to Resister for the Kingston City Marathon! You have until tomorrow to register on the website, www.kingstoncityrun.com or the JHTA Office at 2 Ardenne Road. 

You can register for the full marathon (26.2 miles), half marathon (13.1 miles), 5k or 10k.

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Race day is Sunday, March 17, 2019 on a certified course with chip timing.

Kingston City Run is now IAAF/AIMS (International Association of Athletics Federations/Association of International Marathons and Distance Races) Certified. So you can run and use your official time to qualify for other international marathons.

Start times: Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K start at 4:30 a.m., while the 5K Run/Walk starts at 7:00 a.m.

Other activities:

Other activities associated with the event will be the Welcome Party on Friday, March 15th, the Lifestyle Expo and Pre-Race a.k.a Carb loading Party at The Jamaica Pegasus on Saturday, March 16th. There will be an Awards Ceremony and Finish Line ‘Reggae’ Party after the run on Sunday too.

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The Kingston City Marathon will be raising funds for various Charities as well. Help them hit their 2019 target of JMD$5 million to support Alpha Boys Institute, The Open Arms Development Centre, Marie Atkins Night Shelter, Food for the Poor, Dare to Care and Do your Share and Missionaries of the Poor.

Run the City and Feel di Vibes this Sunday!

For more information:

Visit: www.kingstoncityrun.com

OR

JHTA Office at 2 Ardenne Road. Kgn. Ja.

Ph: 876-926-3635

Email: [email protected]

By: Gabrielle Burgess

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Do you think you have Endometriosis?

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Endometriosis is a condition in which tissue similar to the lining inside the uterus, called the endometrium, migrates and grows outside of the uterus.

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Cause

There is no known cause of Endometriosis, but it is highly likely that certain genes predispose women to develop the disease.

Symptoms of Endometriosis

Women may experience various pains, especially during menstruation, where it may be severe, but there are a variety of methods and treatments that can help to reduce the pain.

Excessive bleeding and infertility are other known symptoms.

How is Endometriosis Diagnosed?

The test to definitively diagnose Endometriosis is Laparoscopy. Laparoscopy is an operation performed in the abdomen or pelvis through small incisions with the aid of a camera. The laparoscope aids diagnosis or therapeutic interventions.

Diagnosis can also be made based on one’s clinical history.

Consult your Gynaecologist if you think you may have Endometriosis.

***Source of Information***

Contemporary Medical Affiliates (CMA) Jamaica

Medical Center

Location: 1C Braemar Ave., Kgn. 5. Ja.

Ph: 876-616-8132-3

Email: [email protected]

Instagram: @cmajamaica

By: Gabrielle Burgess

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