Category: Autism Questions & Answers

Can Autism Be Environmental

There’s two ways to answer this question. First, environmental can refer to the home environment of the child and second, environmental can also refer to the surrounding landscape and area where the child’s home exists. In both cases, the answer is slightly different. When referring to a child’s home environment, only extreme abuse and exposure… Continue reading Can Autism Be Environmental

Can autism be diagnosed before birth

In 2009, it seemed like researchers at Cambridge University had found some clues to a pre-birth diagnosis.  By taking a sample of amniotic fluid, they found commonalities between fluid in women whose babies were diagnosed with autism after birth.  However, it’s been several years and there is still no clear pre-natal test for the disorder. … Continue reading Can autism be diagnosed before birth

How to Handle An Autistic Child in the Classroom

How do I handle a child with autism in my classroom with no help? Teaching a large class of children is challenging no matter what the class composition is.  Increasingly, teachers are being asked to deal with larger populations of students with special needs, students who are language learners, as well as “grade-level” learners all… Continue reading How to Handle An Autistic Child in the Classroom

Can those with autism join the military, army or police?

The answer to this question is more than a simple “yes” or “no”. It really depends on what type of autism we are dealing with, so the answer is very situation bound. There are some types of autism that are so physically debilitating that joining the military or army or police would absolutely be out… Continue reading Can those with autism join the military, army or police?

Why do some autistic children like to give hugs?

This is an interesting question, because the common belief is that autistic children don’t like giving hugs.  As we know, children with autism can experience an aversion to normal social experiences like playing with others and being affectionate.  Many children with autism are very sensitive, so affectionate acts, like hugs, can feel painful or uncomfortable… Continue reading Why do some autistic children like to give hugs?

Why should you love Amazon.com If you have a relative with Autism

Do you have a relative with Autism?  Amazon.com is your friend. Autism is a confusing and difficult diagnosis both for you and your relative with the disease.  It can seem impossible to figure out what steps to take next, how to deal with doctors and other professionals, and how to go about getting the help… Continue reading Why should you love Amazon.com If you have a relative with Autism

Autism and Biting, Why do Autistic Children Bite?

Biting Behavior in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders Biting is a behavior that is common among children with autism spectrum disorders. All human behavior can be assessed for function. In typically developing children, biting is seen as an aggressive behavior. In children with autism, biting is seen as either aggressive or self-stimulating behavior. Most often,… Continue reading Autism and Biting, Why do Autistic Children Bite?

Do Autistic Parents Have Autistic Children?

This would be a highly unusual situation to begin with. Although high functioning children with autism or Aspergers can grow to adulthood and lead fairly normal lives, their social limitations makes it difficult to find a mate, but not impossible. In the event that two adults with autism were to marry and have children, well,… Continue reading Do Autistic Parents Have Autistic Children?