Category Archives: Autism General
Using Vitamin and Mineral Supplements To Treat Autism And Other Ailments
Vitamins and Mineral supplements are, by definition, beneficial to the body. While many doctors agree that the use of supplements are part of the most widely suggested treatments for Autism, there have been few studies surrounding this. A recent study approaches this dead on, and the results may surprise you!
Gut Bacteria and Brain Connection
We’ve talked recently about the relationship between autism and gastrointestinal issues; the gut is the most intricate connection to the brain we have. Issues that we have in our guts often have noticeable and real effects on our brains. New research from Columbia University’s School of Public Health has found unique bacteria, Sutterella, in the gut of children with autism. In contrast, the bacterium was not found in any of the samples of children without autism disorder.
Autism and Politics? For this 9-year-old boy, yes!
It is election year in 2012 in the United States. Barack Obama will represent the Democrats come the general election in November. The Republican candidate, however, is yet to be determined. This means lots of debating in small towns across the country. The main issues seem to revolve around the economy, job creation, big business, etc. This is understandable. Luckily, though, one little boy is making sure that special needs issues don’t fall off the table.
Does Your Child Have a Dead Brain?
How can you tell that your child might have some sort of neurological disturbance? And furthermore, could these disturbances be causing the brain to die?
Treating Behavioral Issues in Autism Part II: Treatments
A few weeks ago, we began talking about treating behavioral issues in Autism. Especially Children with short attention span. We looking a bit further into potential causes of short attention span and the reasons why children might experience this common symptom.
Scandal Exposed: On Autism and Mercury
Just a little over 2 months ago, a statement was released discounting an important study on the grounds that it was missing crucial data. Is the CDC partly to blame for a very large misconception?
Boy With Autism Welcomes Home Military Dad
Today marks a big occasion for America, no matter what side of the political coin you fall on. It marks the official end of the war in Iraq. And with that, thousands of soldiers are coming home to expectant families. Sometimes, though, the soldiers decide to surprise their family – which creates amazing videos for us to watch!
Movies Featuring ASD
ASD seems to be getting more and more attention, especially on the big screen lately. Here is a list of movies that feature main characters with autism (or similar disorders). Have you seen any of these? What do you think of the portrayal of the disorder? Is it appropriate, or is it something that is too hard to “act”? We’d love to hear your thoughts!
Is Cuba’s Lower Autism Rate Connected to Its Less Aggressive Vaccination Schedule?
The sad truth is that Autism affects children in many countries, not just the United States. There are some countries, like Cuba for instance that has a troubled economy with not as many Autism treatment options, that have Autism Rates that are 100 times lower than say, the United States that has advancements and a strong(er) economy.
Autism in the United Kingdom
Take a look at the infographic below and learn a little bit about how autism affects our world outside of the United States. This is not just a local problem, but really a worldwide issue. These statistics that you read probably are not unique to the UK either… They are likely to be found in many places around the world if the research was to be done.
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