Unfortunately, this one “cure-all” is kind of cooky. There’s some speculation floating around that apple cider vinegar helps regulate the amount of yeast in the intestines, which it does, but then parents would also have to believe that an unproven theory behind autistic behavior is sound fact. There are many things apple cider vinegar can… Continue reading How Well Does Apple Cider Vinegar Work For Autism?
Category: Autism Questions & Answers
Is There Any Truth To Yeast Overgrowth And A Link To Autism?
It’s not medically proven just yet. The studies on yeast overgrowth in the intestines and autism show more of a food sensitivity and the child’s response than the yeast actually causing the autism itself. The researchers were actually conducting studies on food allergies when they came across some interesting results that suggested that some symptoms… Continue reading Is There Any Truth To Yeast Overgrowth And A Link To Autism?
Spirituality And The Autistic Child/Adult: Is There A Point?
Absolutely. Even if the child or adult with autism doesn’t seem to understand the magnitude of their religion or spirituality, by law they have the right to connect to a higher being and/ or attend a church. Those that do understand what is going on absolutely should find a connection to a higher being; it… Continue reading Spirituality And The Autistic Child/Adult: Is There A Point?
Are There Any Benefits of Weighted Blankets For ASD?
This is a hit or miss product, as are most therapy items for kids with autism. Some kids like the feeling of being embraced; it calms them down and helps them sleep better. For the kids who struggle with sensory defensiveness, weighted blankets may help, or they may send the children into a torrent of… Continue reading Are There Any Benefits of Weighted Blankets For ASD?
Are Autism And Tourette’s Related?
Tourette’s Syndrome, a neurological disorder marked by physical and verbal tics, is not related to autism. Although kids with autism who are on the low functioning end of the spectrum have a tendency to “vocalize” in shrieks and screams, this is because they are unable to express in words what is bothering them, what they… Continue reading Are Autism And Tourette’s Related?
Are Most Homeless People Mentally Ill Or Do They Have Autism?
This is an odd question with some odd facts. While it’s true that many homeless people have a mental illness, it’s not always the mental illness that made them homeless. Sometimes there just isn’t enough community and government support for those with mental illnesses, and that leaves these people subject to whatever hand the fickle… Continue reading Are Most Homeless People Mentally Ill Or Do They Have Autism?
What is selective mutism?
Selective mutism is exactly what it sounds like; a child chooses not to speak because they don’t want to or because something about hearing their own voice disturbs them. It may appear as though the child is extremely shy at home or in public, but will talk someone’s ear off in a single location. The… Continue reading What is selective mutism?
Is It Autism Or Fragile X Syndrome?
This is undoubtedly the easiest question to answer. Because fragile X syndrome is clearly seen on genetic tests and autism is not (at least, not yet) doctors can tell a parent straight up if their child has fragile x or autism. Let’s break it down a little farther. Fragile X syndrome is called fragile x… Continue reading Is It Autism Or Fragile X Syndrome?
Do autistic people really mean the things that they say?
Yes and no. One little boy I know will repeatedly wish his little sister would go away and that he hates her. He doesn’t really, although that may be the way he feels in the moment. Most brothers and sisters feel this way at some point, and time apart makes it easier. This particular little… Continue reading Do autistic people really mean the things that they say?
Do autistic people like animals?
It’s possible. Higher functioning kids on the spectrum love animals, even though they need to be taught through repetition to be kind and take care of animals. The thought that something which doesn’t speak could feel pain or fear is a difficult concept for any child on the spectrum because their whole world is their… Continue reading Do autistic people like animals?