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Children Living With Autism Go Camping In St. Germain Last Updated: 7:41 PM 06/25/08 - Children living with Autism are heading to St. Germain for a week-long summer camping experience. Camp AweSum was created four years ago to allow children living with Autism an opportunity to participate in the summer camp tradition. (Full Story)

Life after an Autism Diagnosis: A Lesson for Everyone Last Updated: 8:41 PM 05/07/08 - It’s a diagnosis that as many as one in 150 children will receive this year. With few answers about what causes it, and new cases on the rise, many families are looking for answers wherever they can find them. Unfortunately for them, many non-traditional diets and therapies aren't covered by insurance. Some families will spend whatever it takes to help bring their little ones out of their own worlds, and into ours. One thing experts agree on however is that early intervention is the key to reducing the signs of this disorder. (Full Story)

Life after an Autism Diagnosis: Litigation Last Updated: 8:37 PM 05/07/08 - There are still many unanswered questions about what causes Autism, and the best ways to treat it. So, when parents find a therapy that works for their child with autism, most will do whatever it takes to make sure they can provide it. Many families have told us that insurance companies repeatedly deny their claims and refuse to pay for certain treatments. (Full Story)

Life After An Autism Diagnosis: Legislation Last Updated: 10:37 AM 05/07/08 - One of the biggest challenges facing parents of Autistic children is paying for alternative treatments not covered by their health insurance. The state of Wisconsin offers families a waiver to pay for some types of therapy but many programs have waiting lists with wait times as long as two years. (Full Story)

SPECIAL REPORT: Life After An Autism Diagnosis; Special Diets Last Updated: 9:04 AM 05/07/08 - Learning that your child has autism can be heartbreaking news. Since cases of autism are on the rise - it's a diagnosis many families in our area are dealing with. (Full Story)

SPECIAL REPORT: Life After An Autism Diagnosis; Special Diets Pt. 2 Last Updated: 9:28 AM 05/07/08 - Parents certainly know just how much what your child eats can affect his behavior. And that goes deeper than something like too much sugar before bedtime. Families with autistic children are cutting certain proteins from their children's diet to see if there is a reduction in the symptoms. (Full Story)

SPECIAL REPORT: Life After An Autism Diagnosis; Special Diets Pt. 3 Last Updated: 9:44 AM 05/07/08 - The cause of most cases of Autism remains a constant source of friction between doctors and parents of Autistic children. A small percent of cases - between 2 and 6%-- are believed to be caused by a genetic condition called Fragile X-Syndrome. Researchers are also looking into the possibility that vaccines can trigger the disorder in some children. (Full Story)

SPECIAL REPORT: Life After An Autism Diagnosis: Alternative Therapy Last Updated: 4:48 PM 05/05/08 - This week, we're taking a closer look at autism - and some of the children and families it's affecting right here in north-central Wisconsin. (Full Story)

SPECIAL REPORT: Life After An Autism Diagnosis Alternative Therapy Pt. 2 Last Updated: 6:39 PM 05/05/08 - A Marshfield mom quits her job as a Pediatric Neurologist - to help her son and other children with Autism. (Full Story)

SPECIAL REPORT: Life After An Autism Diagnosis Alternative Therapy Pt. 3 Last Updated: 7:14 PM 05/05/08 - Three to six children out of every one-thousand will have autism -- that disturbing figure is from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders. And for reasons that haven't been explained yet - that number is on the rise. Experts agree therapy is one of the best ways to reduce signs of the disorder. (Full Story)