Category Archives: Autism treatment
Feeding problems in autistic children
Parents and caregivers of autistic children have been concerned for years and now the facts are in: children with autism, by and large, are eating poorly and perhaps dangerously so.
Maternal Obesity, Diabetes Linked to Autism, Other Disability
Overweight mothers with either Type 2 or gestational diabetes may be more likely to have a child with autism or with other developmental disabilities according to a recent study conducted by the University of California – Davis.
Ch-Ch-Ch-Chia! How Chia Seeds May Help With Autism
Omega-3 fatty acids are known to be quite effective with protecting and promoting brain function. Recent studies have shown that administering substantial amounts of omega-3 to children with autism helps to significantly reduce their aggressive and hyperactive behaviors.
The 10 Biggest Advances in Autism Understanding in 2012
In 2012, the general understanding of what autism is became more apparent with the general public. Along with a larger public awareness, the actual costs that autism cost to the American public was outlined at $137 billion per year.
The Critical Need we have to Support Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in Society
Research tells us that young adults with autism are less likely than any other special needs group to gain employment or attain higher education.
Can Innovative Cancer Research Help Solve the Autism Puzzle?
Scientists believe they understand how to normalize brain function to treat and correct autism-like behaviors. They found that a compound commonly used to treat cancer can also correct neuron imbalances in genetically engineered mice that showed autism-like behavior.
10 Diet Tips for Autism
10 Diet Tips for Autism
Autism: What on Earth is going on?
Autism: What on Earth is going on?
DSM-5 changes to criteria for an autism spectrum diagnosis
In the upcoming DSM-5 psychiatric guidelines, the diagnoses of autism, Asperger’s syndrome, and pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified (PDD-NOS) will all be combined into one diagnosis called autism spectrum disorders.
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