Category: Autism

Autism registry

Autism Registry: Scary Government Tracking or Helpful Research? Some states have recently formed an autism registry. If you are not in a state that has such a registry, you may be wondering what this is, what it’s for, and if you should register should your state ever start something similar. Parents who are very protective… Continue reading Autism registry

Rapamycin for Autism

Autism and Tuberous Sclerosis , How is it linked to Rapamycin There is some fairly new drama surrounding a drug and its potential for causing autism. Like most things, it is all hype, and you may or may not have heard about rapamycin anyway. If your child has a dual diagnosis of autism and tuberous sclerosis, then… Continue reading Rapamycin for Autism

Probiotic for autistic children

Different Diets, Same Autism (Probiotics and Autism) There have been many rumors circulating that a change in diet can help a child with autism cope with his or her surroundings. There are some grains of truth to this, but it should be kept in mind that even regular people can have a change in behavior and mood… Continue reading Probiotic for autistic children

Autismspeaks.org

Autism Speaks Many people have worked to fund research to find the cause(s) of autism and they have done a good job helping researchers pay for expensive studies. The organization that has so far done the best work of fund raising has been Autism Speaks. This group has worked to fund autism research through sales… Continue reading Autismspeaks.org

Difference between high functioning autism and Asperger’s

In the past, Asperger’s Syndrome and autism were thought to be two entirely different things. People with autism were not able to live in society because of their mental disabilities and physical problems; while people with Asperger’s may have a difficult time relating to society and the people in it, they were still able to… Continue reading Difference between high functioning autism and Asperger’s

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Top 20 Autism Medications for Children Every Parent Should Know

Medicines for autism Many parents of children with autism use medications to treat various symptoms.  As of now, there are no medications that cure autism, but there are many that can ease some of the more debilitating symptoms.  I have made the list of medication, every parent with an autistic child should be familiar with.… Continue reading Top 20 Autism Medications for Children Every Parent Should Know

How to discipline autistic children effectively

Autistic Children and Discipline “Should you discipline an autistic child?” The debate. There has been much debate regarding the topic of autism and discipline.  After all, crying, tantrums and flapping may be the autistic child’s way of communicating that he isn’t happy about something.  Yet, should the child be allowed to display these behaviors at any… Continue reading How to discipline autistic children effectively

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How to make a weighted blanket for an autistic child

For many autistic children, addressing sensory needs can make a big difference in emotions and behavior. More and more parents are utilizing weighted blankets with their autistic children. What is a weighted blanket for autism? A weighted blanket is a therapeutic method to help your child have less anxiety and stress during the night. For many… Continue reading How to make a weighted blanket for an autistic child

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