Answers and Suggestions to Those Struggling With Autism and Autistic Children.
Autism is a popular topic in the news right now. Several celebrities have come out and told the world about their Autistic children. This is causing more people to be aware of Autism, the behavior characteristics of Autism and to question whether their child is Autistic. Nobody wants to think that something could be wrong [...]
Posted on March 15th, 2009 by carol
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Musical therapy is a relatively new treatment method for autism patients, but one that should not be overlooking when discussing options. Patients who receive musical therapy often should great improvement in temperament and learning skills. Music connects to the non-verbal part of our brains, making it a perfect therapy for disorders in which the [...]
Posted on February 24th, 2009 by carol
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As with any illness, disease, or disorder, there are a number of medicine options available to help control these symptoms. It is important to remember that none of these medications will “cure” autism; they simply help control some of the effects of the disorder. There are advantages and disadvantages to each drug, as they [...]
Posted on February 19th, 2009 by carol
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Unfortunately, in modern times, many marriages end in divorce or separation. This statistic rises even higher when you mix in an autistic child. No matter how loving and understanding you both may be towards your child, the truth is that autism is a very difficult matter, and strain on the marriage is not uncommon. [...]
Posted on February 15th, 2009 by carol
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A gluten free – casein free diet is most often beneficial to autistic children.
Why, you ask…
Wheat gluten and casein contain proteins which break down into molecules that resemble opium-like drugs.
Children with autism have compromised digestive systems, including “leaky guts.” It means that a person’s intestines are unusually permeable, allowing extra-large molecules (such as proteins) to [...]
Posted on February 9th, 2009 by carol
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Bad Apples on the Family Tree.
The news that a child in the family is autistic is most often met with a number of reactions. While all family members, even extended, would be supportive in an ideal world, the sad truth is that many are disgusted or disappointed. Does a family member scold the autistic child [...]
Posted on February 8th, 2009 by carol
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Self-Injury: How to Stop this Dangerous Practice
Many wonder why anyone would practice self-injury, as it is painful and dangerous. However, with autistic children, self-injury occurs more often than not. There are several theories as to why this practice can be prevalent in autistic children, and there are some methods you can use to help ease [...]
Posted on February 1st, 2009 by carol
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Dealing with Asperger Syndrome
Asperger Syndrome is a relatively mild form of autism that effects people in different ways than regular autism. Because it usually does not affect language, many people with Asperger Syndrome go undiagnosed. This is the one form of autism that is usually not caught at an early age and is instead a [...]
Posted on January 22nd, 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 [...]
Posted on December 3rd, 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 [...]
Posted on November 4th, 2008 by carol
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