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Nutrient Supplements for Autism Management
April 1st, 2012Modifying the diet of an autistic child or adult sets the stage for success in making sure their needs are being met while keeping their behavior in check. Food additives have made it difficult to control diet, but here is a list of things to add and to avoid.
What to add and what to avoid.From Fixing to Connecting: Transform the Life of Your Child With Special Needs
April 1st, 2012Are you a parent to a child with special needs? Have you tried to help your child do something he or she can’t do, or corrected them over and over again to end up with little or no progress? Do both you and your child experience stress in the process of developing skills?
A revolutionary approach gives new hope.
Autism: Follow the Science
April 1st, 2012For decades, we’ve been told by our federal health agencies that autism is a mystery. They don’t know what causes it, they don’t know how to treat it. They don’t even know if the increase in diagnoses is real.
Finding answers for our children.Autism: Putting the Pieces Together
April 1st, 2012Every year, more than one million young children with unidentified disabilities—including autism—enter school with learning and health issues. These issues put them far behind their peers and have a lasting, negative effect on their ability to meet their full potential.
When it is time to begin school, learning and health issues put autistic children far behind their peers. There are resources that can help begin to close the gap.
Expanding Autism Awareness to Children
July 29th, 2011Actress Holly Robinson-Peete and her daughter Ryan Elizabeth were recently recognized at the 42nd annual NAACP Image Awards for their work My Brother Charlie. The children’s picture book won the Outstanding Literary Work award in the Children’s category, and depicts the story of Charlie, a boy with autism, and how he interacts with the people around him.
Treatments and Support for Autism
Autism is a brain function disorder resulting in impaired social interaction, difficulty with communication, and restricted, repetitive behavior. These symptoms start before a child is three years old and affect four boys for every girl.
Signs and Symptoms of ASD
April 1st, 2011The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention characterize the signs and symptoms of autism with a list of common behaviors that may present themselves. They are not a definitive list, but can be used as red flags to begin a conversation with your family doctor. They include:
A New Look at Autism
April 1st, 2011When someone says: “He’s autistic,” what does that mean? Because the disorder is so prevalent these days, most of us have some idea of what it could be. Maybe we conjure up images of children rocking back and forth, having little to no eye contact, and maybe even having genius intelligence trapped in a body that refuses to communicate.
The prevalence of this disease is growing exponentially, and there’s a lot we can do to help.The Kids Aren't Alright
September 1st, 2010Life has improved significantly since 1975, the year Captain & Tennille topped the charts and super-curly perms and pantsuits were everywhere. The US has made tremendous advances in scientific research and medicine (and, as many would argue, in fashion and music, too).
Think your kids are better off than you were? Think again. Half of American children now suffer from chronic illnesses that can be traced to technology overload, processed foods, sedentary lifestyles, and stress. We give parents easy solutions to overcome today's health pitfalls.
