A Gift of Sight: Visual Perception Treatment for Autistic Children
Autism effects every child differently, so it is difficult to find the exact treatments your child needs to cope with his or her symptoms. One thing that effects some autistic children (though, not all) is problems with visual perception. By using some standardized methods to help improve visual perception, you can give your child the ability to see the world more clearly, making learning and comprehension easier and possibly curbing some behavior problems as well.
Autistic children mainly have problems with sensory overload and distortion. These are some of the same problems many people not suffering from the disorder develop, and so many treatment options have become available. Individuals with autism often find, however, that the sensory overload of the world due to light, colors, contrast, shapes, and patterns, is too much to handle, causing them to act out or shut down in general. Read more…
Posted on January 8th, 2009 by carol
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Are We There Yet? Family Vacations with Autistic Children.
Although planning a family vacation with children may make any parents pull out his or her hair, it can be a rewarding experience for everyone in the end. It is no different if you have an autistic child in the family. The important thing to remember is that you need to be prepared for whatever life throws your way. To an autistic child, vacations can be scary and confusing, or they can be a great learning experience, leaving behind wonderful memories the entire family can enjoy.
First, choose your location based on your autistic child’s needs. For example, if he or she is sensitive to sound, an amusement park is probably not the best idea. Quieter vacations are possible at small beaches and by going camping. Overall, you should be able to find a location that everyone in the family enjoys. Once there, plan out your days accordingly. For example, you may want to see attractions very early or late in the day to avoid crowds. You also might want to consider Read more…
Posted on December 3rd, 2008 by carol
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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 reported rates of autism and other neurological disorders (NDs) in children not only stopped, but actually dropped sharply – by as much as 35 percent. Read more…
Posted on November 19th, 2008 by carol
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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 autism spectrum disorder.
It’s so exciting to see more and more media coverage of Autism and other related disorders as an acknowledged problem in the world. (The Presidential debates helped as well.) It’s about time Read more…
Posted on November 13th, 2008 by carol
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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 gentleman who shares his triumphs and victory’s with Autism. This is a must see video. Enjoy.
Posted on November 4th, 2008 by carol
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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 child with Autism. Read more…
Posted on November 4th, 2008 by carol
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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. Read more…
Posted on November 3rd, 2008 by carol
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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 to drop. They know what to expect on a daily basis. They know at a certain time of the day what they will be doing.
If there is no schedule or structure in an Autistic child’s daily life things will be Read more…
Posted on November 2nd, 2008 by carol
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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 diagnose a child with Autism.
Doctors have a checklist that must be met before the possibility of Autism is suspected. Some of the signs on the checklist include, Read more…
Posted on November 1st, 2008 by carol
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This is a question that every parent of an Autistic child will ask at some point. The answer is no, not a cure that is proven by research. There is no cure for Autism right now. While you may see ads for books, or products that promise a cure for Autism, they are misleading you. Autism has no cure. There are lots of treatments that can make living with Autism easier.
Here are some of the treatments that help with Autism. Read more…
Posted on October 31st, 2008 by carol
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