Category Archives: Behavioral Modification
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!
Treating Behavioral Issues in Autism Part I: Causes
Behavioral issues such as short attention span and being short tempered are very common in children with Autism. Because Autism itself is such an intense and intricate disorder, it’s very difficult to give one ‘cure-all’ for every child.
The Impact of Sugar On Autism Part III: Xylitol: More Than Just a Sugar Substitute
or the past two weeks, we’ve taken a closer look at one of the world’s favorite and arguably one of the most unhealthy in some forms, sugar. You can catch up on the last two posts here and here. At the end of last week’s post, we briefly mentioned Xylitol, a beneficial sugar alternative. To recap, Xylitol is a crystaline substance that looks and tastes like real sugar, but it is not fermentable.
The Impact of Sugar On Autism Part II: Healthy Substitutes
As we mentioned last week, high fructose corn syrup in particular, as we’ve discussed before here on this blog, is a very dangerous neurotoxin. Yet, sugar in some forms, especially glucose is an essential substance for the body. When glucose levels are low, some neuro processes, such as self control are less active. That being said, which sugars are safe? Which should be avoided? Which sugars are best for children with Autism?
The Picture Exchange System: A Method of Communication For Children With Autism
Words often escape individuals, especially children with Autism. Social interaction and communication are often trouble areas. Where we don’t think twice about asking someone to hand us a specific item, people with Autism find this seemingly simple task to be almost impossible, or at the very least, highly difficult. The Picture Exchange Communication System, or PECS, focuses on a child’s ability to communicate using methods other than speec
The Reward System: A Behavior Modification Technique for Autism
The behavior of Autistic children can be a very challenging thing to handle. From temper tantrums, to self-injury, to repetitive, destructive behavior, parents often don’t know where to turn to for behavior modification techniques. When “No!” doesn’t work, and time outs are ineffective, it almost seems as though it’s a lost cause. Behavior Modification Therapy focuses on these outbursts and trains the Autistic mind to relate good behavior with good feelings.
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