Research on the effects of certain foods, specifically junk foods, and the autistic child suggest that some behavioral issues can be curved or avoided when a healthy diet is substituted. Several studies over the last five years involved hundreds of children with autism and specific types of diets. Since actresses and their children with autism swear by the… Continue reading Autism And Diet
Category: Autism Versus/And
Autism And Depression In Teenagers
Teenagers suffer from depression more often than any number of adults who live their entire lives with it. Parents are generally dismissive of their teens’ low moods because they think the teens are just “moody”, “hormonal”, or “tired and cranky”. This dismissive attitude generally results in teens being even more depressed because they think their… Continue reading Autism And Depression In Teenagers
Autism Vs. Developmental Delay
Really there isn’t a “vs.” here. Autism IS a developmental delay, of sorts. Developmental delays separate from autism itself are only notable if they delay a child’s development by more than six months. Because children grow and develop at their own pace, milestones for development are more of a guideline than an expectation. For example,… Continue reading Autism Vs. Developmental Delay
Autism and Bad Behavior
Bad or unacceptable behavior can be quite a problem when you are dealing with a child with autism. Those that don’t speak need constant physical cues to stop what they are doing and need constant positive reinforcement for behavior that is socially acceptable. These children cannot take their cues from others because they are unable… Continue reading Autism and Bad Behavior
Autism and Depression
Depression can occur in just about anyone. Because depression is a chemical imbalance in the brain that does not allow for a natural balance between the “happy” and “sad” biochemicals, anyone can find themselves at odds with depression at any juncture in their lives. Typically, depression hits those who have had a traumatic experience in… Continue reading Autism and Depression
Vaccines and Autism
There have been several arguments in the last decade over whether or not the current vaccines that most children receive cause autism. There is an incredible amount of hype to this with no solid proof. While the prevalence of autism has increased in the same time frame, little has changed about the vaccines used in… Continue reading Vaccines and Autism