Why Are Autism Rates in Israel So Low?
Approximately 1 in 88 children in the United States have some form of Autism. Only 1 out of every 2400 Israelite children have this condition.
Similarities Between ADHD and Autism
Research has shown similarities between autistic children and ADHD children.
Why is Methylation Critical in Autism?
Methylation is so important because it produces glutathione. Children with autism tend to have lower levels of glutathione when compared to non-autistic children.
New Research in Vaccines: Infant Monkeys Given Standard Doses of Vaccines Develop Autism Symptoms
Recently, new findings have been released showing that infant monkeys given vaccines recommended by the Center for Disease Control (CDC) and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) exhibited autism-like symptoms.
What is Chelation and How Can it Help My Child with Autism? Part 2
Although conventional scientific institutes don’t recognize the link between chelation and improvement in an autistic child’s behavior, many parents opt for chelation therapy as a means of aiding their autistic children.
The Link Between Major Depressive Disorder and Leaky Gut Syndrome
When a child is diagnosed with Autism, the symptoms that they experience can be extremely diverse. Some of them even mimic other conditions. Such is the case with Depression and Autism. Many autistic children seem to have sudden mood swings, extrmeme feelings of “lowness”, or decreased appetite. All symptoms of depressions. It is now being said that people who have been diagnosed with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) should be tested for Leaky Gut, which, as we’ve mentioned before, is extremely common in people with Autism.
What are Stimming Behaviours?
As it relates to autism, stimming is a repetitive body movement that self- stimulates one or more senses in a regular pattern. Stimming is one of the symptoms listed for autism dianosis although it is also observed in about 10% of young children without autism. Also, many children with autism exhibit no stimming behaviour. Common forms of stimming among autistic individusals include hand flapping, body spinning or rocking, lining up or spinning toys or other objects, repeating sounds, etc.
Stimming can result from a variety of causes. We don’t know for certain why stimming is so common, the most popular theory is that it helps to regulate sensory input. Stimming helps the individual to block out any uncomfortable sensory input such as noise, light, etc. – and allows the person to experience the sensations they crave. Changes in the diet may help to improve stimming in some cases.
Although stimming behaviors in children with autism are very common, the good news is that many of these behaviors can be minimized if the underlying causes are addressed and corrected. As these excessive body motions are reduced, children become more teachable and responsive to their therapies, therefore improving autism dramatically.
Obese Mothers More Likely to Have Children with Autism
According to recent findings, obese mothers are twice as likely to have children with autism. Researchers found that women who were obese, or had conditions associated with being overweight such as type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure or gestational diabetes were more likely to have children with problems.
Are Older Fathers More At Risk of Having Children with Autism?
New autism studies confirm genetic complexity and risk for older fathers. Four new studies recently published observed the genetics of autism and found further evidence that older fathers are at increased risk of having an autistic child. This suggests that the genetic roots of the condition are incredibly complex.
One study found that the mutations were four times more likely to occur in fathers and the risk for men began increasing at age 35. The reason be may be because the older men are, the more times their sperm-creating cells have copied themselves, and each time a cell is copied, there is a chance that a mutation will occur. Studies that have been published previously found that men over 50 have twice the risk of having an autistic child, compared with those under 30, and the odds are four times greater for those over 55.
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