Corrections

In an article about autism in the Spring 2000 issue of Health Monitor, autism was referred to in one instance as a disease. It is more correctly described as a disorder. In addition, in the section of the story concerning the autism program at Wesley Learning Center, the students who participate in this program were grouped under the heading “low functioning.” Although the autistic students at Wesley Learning Center function lower than many autistic students attending local elementary schools, they are not all “low functioning.” Some are considered “mid-functioning,” and even others “mid- to high- functioning.”

Also, in last week’s story on Ashlar Volunteers, The Bee reported that volunteer Gene Rosen’s “longtime friend and colleague developed Lou Gehrig’s Disease (ALS), and for the past six months has lived at Ashlar.” Mr Rosen clarified that while he does indeed work with an Ashlar resident stricken with ALS, they have not been longtime friends nor have had any professional relationship. The Ashlar resident was simply assigned to Mr Rosen. Mr Rosen encourages anyone interested in information on Lou Gehrig’s Disease to e-mail him at e-rosen@att.net.