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This April marks the 43^rd annual National Autism Awareness Month, which has been kicked off by the World Autism Day every April 2 since 2007. As we celebrate autism awareness issues this month, its important to understand some key statistics about the state of autism in 2013:

• Autism is the fastest-growing developmental disability with a 1,148% growth rate.

• Every 11 minutes, a child is diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder.

• 1 in 88 children in the United States is on the autism spectrum; 1 in 54 boys.

• 1 percent of the population of children in the U.S. ages 3-17 have an autism spectrum disorder.

• Prevalence is estimated at 1 in 88 births.

• 1.5 million Americans live with an autism spectrum disorder.

The Autism Awareness Month kicked off with the World Autism Awareness Day. World Autism Awareness Day is one of only three official health-related United Nations Days with the goal of bringing the world's attention to autism. On April 2, countries all over the world participated in a dramatic “Light It Up Blue” campaign in which buildings and landmarks across the word were lit up in blue to celebrate World Autism Awareness Day. Here's a great image from the Autism Speaks Facebook Page (https://www.facebook.com/worldautismawarenessday) The National Autism Awareness Month gets off to a great start with the Autism Speaks, "Light it Up Blue” campaign because it’s a dramatic way “shine a light” on Autism issues by driving international awareness for the disorder.  People are encouraged to  show their support throughout the month of April and join the cause by becoming a member of Autism Speaks on www.autismspeaks.org. While the World Autism Day featured a global day of  “lighting it up blue,” individuals, businesses, schools and government groups are encouraged to display “Light It Up Blue” merchandise and blue lighting wherever possible as well as to participate in various activities related to the campaign. You can download all kinds of great artwork, tools and reources to show your support for autism awareness on the Tools & Resources webpage of AutismSpeaks.org. CLICK HERE Here are great samples of artwork you can access: The April campaign also encourages people from all over the country to join the petition: “Give Hope. And Take Action!" This petition calls on President Obama to develop a comprehensive national plan to address autism. As of April 5^th, 75, 948 people have signed the petition (the goal is to receive 180,000 signatures!). To sign the petition,  go to: http://action.lightitupblue.org/c.arKQI4MBIgI4E/b.8566551/k.66A7/Give_Hope_Take_Action/siteapps/advocacy/ActionItem.aspx Meanwhile the Autism Society (http://www.autism-society.org/), which is officially in charge of organizing all National Autism Month activities in the US, is driving the Put on the Puzzle! Campaign. The Autism Awareness Puzzle Ribbon is the most recognized symbol of the autism community in the world. The Autism Society is encouraging people to display the Puzzle Ribbon on their Facebook pages, pinned to their clothes, as badges on websites, to wear Puzzle Ribbon bracelets and more. Learn about the  origins of how the puzzle design became the core symbol representing  autism and be sure to make a donation to purchase the Puzzle Ribbon by visiting: http://www.autism-society.org/about-us/puzzle-ribbon.html At N-Style ID, in honor of National Autism Awareness month, we will conduct some Facebook contests/giveaways. BE sure to check out our Facebook page @ www.facebook.com/NStyleID. N-Style ID makes attractive medical alert jewelry for kids, teens, and adults.Since its founding, N-Style ID’s core vision is to make the lives of all those dealing with conditions such as Autism that requiring medical ID's less stressful by providing fun and fashionable medical jewelry. www.n-styleid.com Continue reading...

If your child has food allergies or diabetes, we know that putting together Easter baskets and Easter egg hunts requires some creative thinking because your child may not be able to tolerate the traditionally high-sugar and often-times allergy filled treats that accompany Easter time. Many parents opt to find a variety of options besides chocolate and sugar candy to make the Easter holiday fun for their children despite being deprived of the sugary-treats. With the holiday just around the corner and a large selection of our Children’s medical ID Bracelets on sale, we thought we’d share some fun and affordable alternatives to stuff Easter baskets and eggs. We have many of our popular “Ultra-Light & Nylon” children’s bracelets on sale. Normally $15.50, our special March pricing is $7.50. These bracelets, for boys and girls, are perfect for everyday wear. They are made of nylon webbing and adjustable with a plastic center push buckle. They also come with the children's “Slider”  medical ID tag. Here's a quick look at some of our Children's bracelet's on sale The “Like” Children’s Medical ID Bracelet Purchase the "Like" bracelet here “Beating Heart” Children’s Medical Bracelet Purchase the Beating Heart Bracelet, here “Catch A Wave” Children's ID Bracelets Purchase "Catch a Wave" bracelet, here “Butterfly Kids” Children’s Medical Bracelet Purchase "Butterfly" Bracelet, here “Angel” Children’s Medical Bracelet Purchase"Angel" Bracelet, here Does your child already have an N-Style children's "Slider" medical id tag? If so, check out our huge selection of affordable interchangeable children's  medical bracelets without ID tags. At just $5.95 each they are a perfect treat for Easter Baskets 7 egg hunts. What kid wouldn't love having a bunch of different bracelets for each day of the week? View all Interchangeable Children's Bands, here. Continue reading...

Preparing to send a child to school with food allergies is a scary and sometimes overwhelming venture.  The goal is to try to control your child’s environment as best as possible.  In this article, we summarize key precautionary steps you can take to have influence over the school environment.  It’s worth noting, that while reviewing other blogs on the subject, we’re struck that a majority leave out the explicit importance of adding medical ID jewelry to your child’s food allergy safety plan. Here are some precautions you can take to minimize the chances of your child consuming foods that may cause an allergic reaction and the steps to take to ensure that your child gets proper care in the event of a reaction: 1. Develop and submit an “Emergency Allergy Action Plan” - Endorsed by the Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network, this plan outlines critical care, including allergic symptoms to watch for, that the school must follow in the event of an allergic reaction emergency - To download the Emergency Allergy Action Plan go to: www.foodallergy.org/files/FAAP.pdf - Set-up an appointment to meet with your child’s teachers, administrators, school nurses, aides and ideally cafeteria staff to review this plan at the start of the new school year. - During this meeting, be sure to discuss how the school communicates your child’s food allergies to secondary school staff, such as bus drivers, substitute teachers, after-school sports coaches, etc. - Many cafeteria menus are prepared months in advance, be sure to review the menu in this meeting. 2. Make sure the school has your child’s epinephrine auto-injector and any medications provided by your doctor 3. Don’t be shy about discussing your child’s food allergies with other parents. Once they understand the severity of your child’s allergies, they are more likely to become allies in helping to prevent your child’s exposure to dangerous foods via not packing those foods in their children’s lunch and educating their children about your child’s allergies. 4. Have “safe snacks” stocked and ready in your child’s classroom in the event that snacks are provided that your child is allergic to. This sway your child will have snacks they enjoy without feeling left out. 5. Your child should always wear medical ID jewelry in the form of a medical ID bracelet or necklace. There are a lot of misconceptions about food allergies, particularly just how severe and dangerous they are. Wearing medical ID jewelry accomplishes two critical things: - Can save your child’s life by alerting first responders (EMT) to the allergy so they administer fast and proper care at the moment emergency treatment is being given. - Medical ID jewelry sends a clear message to school staff and other parents that your child’s food allergy is serious and not simply a mild reaction or irritation to certain foods. Information to include on the medical ID tag should include name, allergy, medication (e.g., “Use Epi-Pen”) and emergency contact info. If your child is initially resistant to wearing medical ID jewelry, remember that there are endless styles to choose from that are geared towards children’s likes and interests.  At N-Style Medical ID, we strive to create fun and functional medical ID jewelry for children. Be sure to include your child in the process of choosing medial ID jewelry so that they ultimately “love” what they’re wearing. N-Style ID makes attractive medical alert jewelry for kids, teens, and adults. Since its founding, N-Style ID’s core vision is to make the lives of all those dealing with conditions requiring medical ID's less stressful by providing fun and fashionable medical jewelry. www.n-styleid.com Continue reading...

Each month N-Style ID highlights different medical ID jewelry from our huge selection of medical ID bracelets, necklaces, charms and pendants designed for children, teens, adults men and women. Since February is the month of love and romance, jewelry and chocolate, we thought it appropriate to spotlight our one-of-a-kind line of 14K gold, diamond and precious stone medical ID jewelry. One of our most popular lines of medical jewelry is the beautiful 14K gold Heart-Shaped ID charms inlaid with diamonds and other precious gems.

These beautiful medical ID charms come in 14K yellow or white gold.  The charms can be attached to bracelets and necklaces.   The inlaid precious stone options include real diamonds, rubies, amethyst, sapphires, blue topaz or a combination of diamonds and rubies or diamonds and sapphires. To view our entire selection of 14K Gold medical ID charms, go to: http://www.n-styleid.com/charms-pendants Our elegant and striking collection of 14K Yellow and White Gold Charm Bracelets were designed to work perfectly with our Heart-Shaped Charms.  We offer 7 unique bracelet designs, from traditional to trend-specific  that will look gorgeous with the rest of your premium jewelry: Hammered Gold, Two-Tone Yellow and White Gold Rope, Triple Strand Elegance White Gold , Two-Tone White Gold Cable with Gold Link Chain, Blue Topaz Stone with White and Yellow Gold, Chunky Trend White Gold and Rolo Links White or Yellow Gold. To view, the entire 14K Charm Medical ID Bracelet Collection, go to: http://www.n-styleid.com/medical-id-alert-bracelets/gold-medical-bracelets Our 14K white and yellow gold medical ID bangle bracelets was one of the first bracelets we ever designed and continues to be our most popular.  Any woman that has to wear a medical ID bracelet, still wants the opportunity to choose a beautiful, high-end piece of jewelry regardless that’s a medical bracelet. Our gold bangle bracelets come with the sleek Contempo style ID tag, permanently fixed to one side and with a removable hook on the other. To view our White and Yellow gold 14K medical ID bangle bracelets, go to: http://www.n-styleid.com/medical-id-alert-bracelets/bangles Continue reading...

To kick off the New Year, we added three new medical alert bracelets to the already huge selection of styles for kids and teens.  The first two bracelets “Like” and “Caution Tape,” are inspired by pure fun and whimsy.  We first introduced a bracelet along these lines last month called the "Mustache." The third bracelet, “Jamie,” is a variation on the trendy & colorful multi-strand wrap  bracelets so popular right now. We thought playing on the huge presence of Facebook in our lives could be fun. So with a wink-and-a-smile we introduced the “Like” medical alert bracelet. Within hours of posting the bracelet to our Facebook page for a giveaway, our Post was flooded with, well…. Likes! Shop for the Like" bracelet here: http://www.n-styleid.com/like-medical-id-bracelets.html In the same spirit of fun when creating the “Like” bracelet, we introduced the “Caution Tape” Medical Alert Bracelet.  We had a very snowy and cold December at N-Style ID and there’s not a building in sight that isn’t crowned in icicles.  I got the idea of making the new bracelet heading in and out of the building surrounded by caution tape warning us of all the icicles. Shop the "Caution Tape" bracelet here: http://www.n-styleid.com/caution-tape-medical-id-bracelets.html The “Like” and “Caution Tape” medical alert bracelets are from the Ultralight / Sports line and are great for everyday wear because of their durability. The adjustable bands are made of nylon webbing with a plastic center push buckle. These bracelets are interchangeable in two ways. You can order the bracelet complete with ID tag. Then remove the bands and select other designs from our huge selection of affordable kids medical bracelets without ID tags. Or you can order different colors of the interchangeable medical ID tag. The all new “Jamie” medical alert bracelet is a fun & feminine design with triple strands in a casual and comfortable material that includes a silver heart-shaped medical ID charm.  This bracelet is easy customize with four bracelet colors to choose from and five different silver ID charms to choose from.  The Jamie medical alert bracelet can fit a 6” to 8” wrist. Shop the "Jamie" bracelet here: http://www.n-styleid.com/jamie-lime-medical-charm-bracelets.html To see more of our large selection of children's bracelets, lick here to view children's medical alert bracelets Continue reading...