Thursday, 31 May 2012

If I was Dr. Manmohan Singh ... .Prakash B Bajaj .. Typical mouse from Mumbai‏


31 May 2012
Dear friends
If I was Dr. Manmohan Singh, I would have written following letter to Shri Anna Hazare

Dear Shri Annaji
It was very painful to hear about your allegation about corruption against me. Hundred and thirty crore Indian are suffering due to corruption but I never uttered a single word, but now it is question of my self respect and I just cannot keep quiet and hence this letter.
You have to understand that I am just acting prime minister. I have no power whatsoever. For clearing scandalous Lavasa project Mr. Pawar meets my boss and not me, so how do you expect me to know what is happening in this country?
I am very clean person and my party is as clean as mud. Whenever a person is appointed as minister whether he is Kalmadi or Raja or MPCC president Kripa shankar Singhwe we never check his credential but once he is caught in scam, than keeping highest tradition of congress in mind like a discipline soldier he has to resign.
Our party office is full of these resignation letters along with crore and crore of rupees that they have looted, small part of which will of course be given to poor people to buy rice so they can remain alive and vote for us in coming election.
Problem with people of India is that they take all my jokes seriously. I had promised people of Mumbai that Mumbai will be made into Shanghai and they believed it. After attack on Mumbai I promised that no would be spared, even Kasab is not punished still they believe me. I had promised that within 100 days of coming back to power I will disclose the name of black money holder and still they believed me. When so many people believe me why you and your team don’t believe me?
Dear Annaji believe me, that myself and my PARTY is as serious in rooting out corruption as Pakistan is serious about rooting out terrorism.
Annaji you are a old person and I am also old person. Listen to my advice. Your Lokpal will never get passed. Every Member of Parliament has to spend crores of rupees to win the election and they will never allow this bill to pass. Who has courage to whip his own body?
Till opposition party like BJP (I fondly call them BEVKUF Janata Party) is there, nothing will happen to us. Even before coming to power they fight among themselves to decide who will be next prime minister, while we never fight for post of Prime minister. It is decided for next 1000 years. First Shri Nehru then Indira Gandhi , then Rajiv Gandhi then Rahul Gandhi (I AM JUST A STOP GAP ARRANGEMENT), if Rahul Gandhi remains unmarried then it will be Priyanka Gandhi’s children and so on and so on…
Dear Annaji even when I go to dentist I don’t open my mouth, but this time I had open my mouth, hope you will understand that being a prime minister of India I am suppose to have at least some self respect!!
I am free to express my views and I have permission of my boss to say so.

Saturday, 12 May 2012

FAQ's On Autism - 3



What are the possible treatment options available for children with Autism?
Each child in unique and so is the response to treatment. Currently varied kinds of treatment and parental counseling options are available. The target treatment for children with Autism is to increase social behavior, verbal – nonverbal language, increase functional independence (Self Help Skills), decrease ritualistic behavior patterns and improve academic functioning. Let’s look at some of the options commonly heard about for Autism Rehabilitation.
Early Intervention: I have personally witnessed that earlier the intervention, better is the prognosis. I have seen amazing amount of improvement in children who were detected early with autism and intensive treatment began at the correct time. There is an improvement in every sphere from overall reduction in symptoms to behavioral adjustments. The parents are more settled with the child and denial is absent, which in itself is a very healthy sign.
Structured Therapy: Children with autism benefit best with intensive structured therapy, which is usually one on one in the beginning and later, transitions into a group therapy. Clear firm boundaries and rules help the child to exhibit his/her best potential and reduces tantrums.
Speech Therapy: A consultation to a good speech therapist is a Must. Speech therapy concentrated on oral motor exercises, imitation, Augmentative and Alternative Communication like Picture Exchange Communication System works beautifully for many children with autism.  Social skills therapy is another promising area to foster communication and increase assertive social communication in children with autism.
Remedial Education: Remedial education training forms an important part of treatment for children with autism. Individualized education program aimed to increase academic knowledge are required to mainstream the child and develop a sense of independence.
Occupational and Sensory Integration therapy are necessary to reduce hyperactivity, improve balance and sensory difficulties, fine and gross motor skills etc.
Behavior therapy: Applied behavior analysis form an integral part in treatment for children with autism. It helps to reduce hyperactivity, increase sitting tolerance, reduce tantrums, increase attention span etc. Behavior strategies to modify maladaptive behaviors is a must and is a great help to the parents and care givers of children with autism.
Medication: A visit to a neurologist, developmental pediatrician, and child psychiatrist is important on a regular basis. It helps to keep a check on aggressive behavior, obsessive compulsive behaviors, hyperactivity etc.
Parental Counseling: It is necessary for parents to orient themselves with the problem, learn coping strategies, understand their child better, participate in parent support groups, share their concerns and keep themselves updated about important developments and treatments.
Miscellaneous: There a number of other treatments available like GFCF Diet (I personally seen a child benefiting greatly because of this diet), Music therapy, Animal Assisted therapy etc.
These are some of the treatment options globally available for children with autism. I would end the article on a prayer that each child diagnosed with autism receives the best of intervention and care required. They are special, unique and can blossom beautifully with the correct intervention.