Prevalence and characteristics of autism among children under 8 Years

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a complex neurodevelopmental condition characterized by persistent difficulties in social interaction, communication, and repetitive behaviors or interests. According to the CDC, approximately 1 in 54 children in the United States is diagnosed with ASD. However, recent studies suggest that the prevalence of ASD is increasing worldwide, making it a significant… Continue reading Prevalence and characteristics of autism among children under 8 Years

How to keep autistic kids productive during the Covid-19 pandemic time

Activities to Help Calm Your Autistic Child The pandemic has caused everyone to go a little crazy with its random timing and its abrupt change in schedules. Parents are home more. Siblings have no alone time with friends and pets are trying to figure out why you all are around more now than ever! You… Continue reading How to keep autistic kids productive during the Covid-19 pandemic time

How much melatonin can I give my autistic child

Melatonin and the Autistic Child: What Is Safe? If you have a child with autism and he or she can’t simply settle down and go to bed at night, you might be wondering what you can give your child to make him or her more calm and eventually go to sleep. First things first—consult with… Continue reading How much melatonin can I give my autistic child

Do immunizations cause autism?

Can vaccines cause autism Immunizations, necessary for young children to avoid potential life threatening diseases later on in life, have been linked to all manner of issues. Kids have been deafened, blinded and some believe that autism is a cause. Though there are some direct links between blindness and deafness in some children due to immunizations,… Continue reading Do immunizations cause autism?

Does television cause autism

Can TV cause autism Recently there have been cases of children watching certain TV shows and having seizures and suffering from other abnormalities. The issue here is that TV has been seen by some as increasing the symptoms that autistic children have. Thus, people are quick to jump up and say that they believe that autism… Continue reading Does television cause autism

Does pitocin cause autism?

There are always rumors that there is a link between some drug and autism. Pitocin (oxytocin) is one of the new breed of possibilities. This drug has been used by doctors to induce labor in women for many years. It is believed that when the mother is given the drug the baby has a greater… Continue reading Does pitocin cause autism?