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Here is the latest from the Seigfried and Sue Othmer, who are on the cutting edge of neurofeedback treatment of people with Autism and Aspergers: "Children have certainly been taken to the point where they lose their autism diagnosis. This is now much more likely even than before if NF is combined with some or all of the biomedical remedies recommended by the DAN docs, and if NF is done over the longer term, perhaps in combination with The Listening Program. Asperger's is really a distinct condition, It is not simply a milder form of autism, and so it does not lie in the path of recovery from autism. What is becoming quite clear is that we can have the most immediate beneficial impact with neurofeedback in comparison with all other standard therapy approaches. The average symptom improvement now lies in the range of 2-3% per session, and that does not even cover the new functional capacities that are brought into play. Both the behavioral alternatives and the biomedical approaches just take a lot longer, as well as being much more demanding on the family. Siegfried" The 'Dan' approach involves diet and nutrition, and The Listening Program can be googled for more information. The point here is that vast improvement is being made in Autism and Aspergers clients through the use of neurofeedback. Look into it. 2 to 3% improvement per session is a lot of improvement, and since this is learning, it isn't like medication that has to be refilled, and the learning isn't rapidly lost if treatment is missed. Good luck.

I am a U.S. R.N. who is emigrating to NZ. Although nurses are listed on the needed jobs list, it does depend on what area both of the country and specialty you are looking in. The hospital in Dunedin told me they have a stable population of R.N.'s, and job openings are relatively scarce. And here's the biggie: In spite of experience in MICU, CCU,ER, and general medicine, NZ wouldn't accept my 2 year nursing degree! They don't have a 2 year degree, and wanted me to work for 6 months with supervision before they would okay my credentials. I just received my passport with NZ visa attached TODAY! But we are going over on my husband's job, not mine.

I was also bullied my first year. Because of my community college education, 2 university educated nurses decided I wasn't worth their time to orient. Talking to them didn't help the situation. Yeah, I looked stupid, especially since they didn't do their job teaching me that wards' ways. My revenge? I learned as much as I could when I could and was as helpful and nice as I could be to all the nurses and axilliary staff, especially going out of my way with the new grads and anyone floated to my floor. Naturally, within a short period of time, I was the 'Go To' gal, had a lot of friends, and since I was easy to approach, people felt comfortable talking to me, teaching me other ways of doing skills, and asking for help. The upshot was the 2 nasty nurses found themselves isolated and barely tolarated until they changed their evil ways. Then we all got along and even started socializing outside of work. It turned out to be a great floor, and a terrific life experience. So hang in there, and kill them with kindness. Try to talk to them, but don't let them get your goat. They were once new too.

Google Sue and Seigfried Othmer in Woodland Hills, CA about their work with neurofeedback and Aspergers' and Autism Spectrum Disorder. I know they have been experiencing a great deal of success with autism, but I haven't heard anything lately in regard to new developements with Asbergers. It's worth a try since neurofeedback does not require medication, and once this 'brain training' is done, it's done. Like learning to type- every time you want to type a letter, you don't have to relearn to type.

I was checking out the NZ scene last February in Dunedin. I made an inquiry at the local hospital and was told it was probably the only hospital in NZ that didn't need nurses! It's a college town, and turnover is rare. Hope this helps.

Besides medication, there are a few other things that may help while you wait for the prescription problem to be solved. Avoiding alcohol, tobacco, and acidic foods has helped some sufferers. There are treatments such as distending the bladder , which is done under anesthesia. Sometimes, painful bladder spasms are associated with interstitial cystitis. Using biofeedback to learn to strengthen and/or relax the pelvic muscles can help. There are other techniques, also. The squeeky wheel gets the oil- Don't give up!

Eh- the truth is the truth. There has to be a cut made somewhere, and the most good for the largest number is as good a guide as any. Thanks for the answer.

Is rheumatoid arthritis considered reason for denying immigration to NZ? On the application form, I remember kidney failure being mentioned. Then I read in this web site sickle cell anemia is cause for denial, and also thallasseamia major. I'm wondering what other conditions are automatically excluded and if it matters if someone is in remission. I understand NZ has universal healthcare and a chronic condition can be expensive.