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
What Research is Being Done on Asperger’s Syndrome
A few studies of notoriety worth checking out right now are being conducted by a couple of groups. One group is testing the hypothesis that, like autism, Asperger’s exhibits neurological differences in brain composition, both chemically and physically. They are applying functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging technology to scan for any differences from the average human… Continue reading What Research is Being Done on Asperger’s Syndrome
Do Autistic Children Get Better
Do Children With Autism Spectrum (AS) Get Better? Children diagnosed early on with an autism spectrum disorder may appear to get better as they get older. This is especially true of children who didn’t or couldn’t speak and then through several hours of speech therapy learned to speak fluently and clearly. However, a child who… Continue reading Do Autistic Children Get Better
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
Who Diagnoses Asperger’s? How to Diagnose Asperger’s in Children?
A team of concerned parents take their child to a pediatrician, a psychiatrist and a applied behavior analyst, and possibly even a pediatric neurologist to make an Asperger’s diagnosis. Because this diagnosis doesn’t come as early on in life as other developmental disorders and their diagnoses, a solid memory on the part of the parent… Continue reading Who Diagnoses Asperger’s? How to Diagnose Asperger’s in Children?
Autismo
Autismo no afecta sólo a caucásicos o los niños con padres pobres. Autismo no conoce límites ni diferencias de clase social, raza o etnia. Los latinos e hispanos también tienen hijos de autismo, y saber cómo lidiar con esto en ese entorno cultural particular es tan importante como ayudar al niño con autismo. Familia es… Continue reading Autismo
Childhood Disintegrative Disorder
Often Misdiagnosed Or Missed Altogether One of the most closely associated and often co-diagnosed with autism disorders is childhood disintegrative disorder(CDD). When this particular disorder begins to manifest itself, the child is often much farther along in their years and development and it makes it more difficult to diagnose. More extreme cases start earlier and… Continue reading Childhood Disintegrative Disorder
Hyperlexia
Hyperlexia And Other Coinciding Diagnoses/Traits Years ago, cases of autism were considered rare. People who exhibited traits of this developmental disorder were often misdiagnosed or not diagnosed at all when their signs and symptoms were so slight. Those that were diagnosed as having autism were typically extreme, often exhibiting splinter skills that made them seem… Continue reading Hyperlexia
Babysitters And Your Special Needs Child
Shopping for a babysitter when you have special needs children What’s more extraordinary than the mind of a child with autism is the parent who loves and cares for him or her. However, that child can still press your buttons, and adult company and some time away helps you be a better parent when you… Continue reading Babysitters And Your Special Needs Child
How to Manage Behavior in Children With Autism
Out of the norm behaviors come with the territory of autism, but how can a parent manage them? First, it is necessary to understand the behavior; what causes it, what prompts it to continue, and how to safely decrease its occurrence if not eliminate it altogether. You don’t need a degree in psychology to navigate… Continue reading How to Manage Behavior in Children With Autism