Answers and Suggestions to Those Struggling With Autism and Autistic Children.

Autism Declines As Vaccines Remove Mercury?

A new study shows that autism may be linked after all to the use of mercury in childhood vaccines, despite government’s previous claims to the contrary.
An article in the March 10, 2006, issue of the Journal of American Physicians and Surgeons (JPandS.org) shows that since mercury was removed from childhood vaccines, the alarming increase in [...]

Mary McDonnell Will Play A Surgeon With Asperger’s on Grey’s Anatomy

I’m not sure how the sassy and cynical crew of doctors on Grey’s Anatomy will take to a colleague with Aspergers syndrome. Guess we will find out soon though, as Mary McDonnell will guest on the ABC medical drama on November 13 and for at least three more episodes as a cardiac surgeon with the [...]

Video – Trying to Unravel the Mystery of Autism

This Video about unraveling the mystery of Autism is very educational and helpful in many ways. You hear from Doctors, about what the best treatments for Autism are. You hear from parents and feel their pain and joys as they share their experiences raising an Autistic family. You even hear from a young Autistic [...]

How to Cope as a Parent of an Autistic Child

Having an Autistic child can be very hard, and rewarding at the same time. Some days will go according to plan, and others will make you want to climb back in bed. You will need a way to cope to stay strong for you child. Here are some ways of coping when you have a [...]

What Are Some Alternative Treatments for Autism?

Typically the first treatment offered for Autism is medication. Recently this method of treatment has been changing. Because people are always searching for answers to this condition they are open to trying alternative treatments. Because of the many side effects caused by Medications  people are looking for natural products. Here are some of these alternative treatments used for Autism.

Why Do Autistic Children Need Schedules?

Schedules are an important part of every child’s life. This is especially true when dealing with a child of special needs like Autism. Having a schedule will help the Autistic child feel a sense of structure. Children with Autism often have anxiety issue they are dealing with. Having a schedule helps the levels of anxiety [...]

How is Autism Diagnosed?

The signs and levels of Autism vary in each child. This can make getting a diagnosis difficult. Children on the higher level of the Autism spectrum may go years without being diagnosed. There are may factors that go into an Autism diagnosis. We will go over some of the criteria being used to [...]