Autism and Schizophrenia: Two Pieces of the genomic Puzzle The term “Autism” referred as neural developmental disorder, which affect normal development of social brain. Psychopathological features of autism become apparent during infancy or childhood and pursue a stable course without diminution and comprise impaired social interaction and communication, and restricted and repetitive behaviours. These symptoms… Continue reading Autism and Schizophrenia
Category: Autism Versus/And
Autism and Gut Flora
It is well-known that gastrointestinal issues are pervasive among children with autism. While around one quarter of non-spectrum children experience regular gastrointestinal distress, around eighty five percent autistic children experience these problems (some reports claim it’s just over ninety percent). This has led to speculation that the microorganisms living in the gut (often called gut… Continue reading Autism and Gut Flora
Breastfeeding and Autism
Breastfeeding and Autism: What’s the Link? Autism is a frightening diagnosis for any parent. A life-long struggle with communication and relationships isn’t something any parent wants for his or her baby. And as the number of children diagnosed grows year after year, parents and the scientific community are looking everywhere for surefire ways to prevent… Continue reading Breastfeeding and Autism
Autism And Celiac Disease
The link between Autism and Celiac disease: Study at a glance What is Celiac Disease? Celiac disease (CD) is defined as an autoimmune disease of small intestine, which occurs in genetically predisposed people after the ingestion of gluten. The disease is triggered following intake of gluten, which cross-reacts with immune system thus causing an inflammatory… Continue reading Autism And Celiac Disease
Autism and Communication
Children who are on the high functioning end of the spectrum only have communication problems when it comes to interacting with their peers. In most cases, social stories, stories that set up a scenario of what could or might happen and then asking the child what they think the proper response would be, helps them… Continue reading Autism and Communication
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and Autism
What is applied behavior analysis? Applied behavior analysis(ABA) is the study and dissection of what makes a person behave a certain way. Therapists and psychiatrists that enter this specific field look to the probable causes of behavior and try to explain them. They provide testing to assess whether or not someone has a behavioral problem… Continue reading Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and Autism
Autism and Genetics
Autism and Genetics, is Autism genetic? Autism is a disorder that is most commonly found in children. It is characterized by an emotional separation from relationships, a hindrance in communication and an inordinate amount of rigidity. Initially, this disorder was believed to have neuropathological origin but latest research brings about the idea that autism could… Continue reading Autism and Genetics
Borderline Personality Disorder And Autism
Wow. This is a loaded gun you do not want to have to deal with. Hopefully the person with borderline personality disorder isn’t the same person with autism, but either way, it’s not a good situation for the person with autism. Personality disorders are tricky to diagnose, because much like the symptoms of autism, they look like they… Continue reading Borderline Personality Disorder And Autism
Autism Vs. ADHD
This blog has gone over much of what has made autism, autism. But Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is something else altogether, even though it can be comorbid with autism. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD, was the headlining diagnosis du jour in the early nineties. Parents were running out to have their three year… Continue reading Autism Vs. ADHD
Autism And Bi-polar Disorder
What is bipolar disorder? Bipolar disorder is a mood disorder that, at its most extreme, is completely disruptive to the life of the person who has it. It got its name from the two poles described in psychology as Depressive, and Manic, which is also why it’s called Manic Depressive Disorder. It’s very rare that children would… Continue reading Autism And Bi-polar Disorder