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Autism and the Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS)
PECS (Picture Exchange Communication System) is commonly used to communicate with pre-verbal autistic children and adults. What is the Picture Exchange Communication System - and how does it help people with autism to communicate?
The Future Of Autism - Part 1
Autism as been around for quite a while now and there are many sufferers around the world. We have tried our hardest to try and find a cure to this mental disorder but have failed so far. There are multiple treatments available but when weighing the pros and cons in the palm of your hand you soon re
Parenting Tips For the Parents of an Autistic Child
There is a number of Parenting Tips For the Parents of an Autistic Child and although it is one of the most difficult tasks, it is also one of the most rewarding of all things one could ever do. At first it will surely be a shock when doctors reveal that a child will suffer from a lifelong health co
Autism Symptoms in Attention-Deficit Children
This is an education on the autism symptoms in attention deficit children. It is important to know because early intervention by spotting the common symptoms will mean the difference between normalcy in life and a stunted social existence. No one can truly explain fully the roots of autism nor is th
How Much ABA (Applied Behavioral Analysis) is Enough?
According to the literature, autistic children should receive 40 hours a week of ABA (Applied Behavioral Analysis)to effectively treat autism. Is so much therapy really necessary?
Asperger's Syndrome Symptoms in Adults: 3 Tips for Overcoming Depression and Anxiety
One common set of symptoms that many Asperger's syndrome adults have is feelings of depression and anxiety, often produced by a sense of meaninglessness in their lives. Since Asperger's adults have so much difficulty with social activities in their lives, as well as everyday activities and
Divorce and Autism: Making the Best of an Unfortunate Situation
The myth that families of children with Autism have an 80% divorce rate was proven false by researcher Brian Freedman, PhD, clinical director of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders at the Kennedy Krieger Institute in Baltimore, as this article, Autism Families: High Divorce Rate Is a Myth, s
Accelerated Head Growth May be One Symptom of Autism
While there's no clear cut way to know whether an infant is likely to develop symptoms of an autism spectrum disorder, this study suggests that accelerated head growth may be one important symptom to track.
Biomedical Autism Intervention - Glutathione Therapy and Autism
Glutathione therapy is an effective therapy in the biomedical treatment of Autism. Glutathione is a very powerful antioxidant, the most potent antioxidant in our cells.
7 Important Keys For Effectively Dealing With Early Signs of Autism
There are several important keys for effectively dealing with early signs of Autism. Things I wished I had known in the beginning. These keys are a good place to start for any parent.
A Mother's Guide to Surviving Autism
Being the mother of a child with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is hard. The following are some tips for keeping sane while you care for a child who has even more challenges than normal.
Autism Strategies - Four Ways to Effectively Handle the Condition
As difficult as the autism condition is, it's possible to handle it. This article looks at three important ways or strategies that can help you handle an autistic patient.
Accepting The Diagnosis Of Autism
Denial is a common feeling when dealing with any medical problem. Sometimes it iseasier to deny that there is even a problem. Some parents do not want to consider that there could be something wrong with their child. So they pretend like there is nothing wrong. The doctor was wrong, their child is p
A Child With Autism
Going to the store, for a child with autism, is a living nightmare. Their senses are so in tune, the store with all of it's lights, sounds, and smells. They go in to overload real easy. It's not a pretty site. I live with a child that has autism. And here is how hard it is.
Statistics of Autism in China
Autism is called 'zi bi zheng' and considered of a tpye of mental disability in China. There's no diagnosis of autism in China until the 80s of 20 century, which is 40 years late comparing to international society. Even by far, there's only about 100 doctors in China who can diag
A Diagnosis of Autism: Making Adjustments to Manage Feelings of Loss and Grief
Having a child with a disability is every parent's nightmare. Once you have heard the words, "Your child has Autism." the disappointment, anger and the feeling of isolation can leave you in shock. How long you remain there will be determined by how well you deal with your emotions.
The Power of Music: Using Music As a Therapy to Treat Autism
The benefits are many and uplifting when music is used to interact with the autistic child. If the child has Asperger Syndrome or high-functioning autism, the verbal communication skills that already exist can be enhanced. In some cases just singing a conversation instead of speaking normally will h
Autism History and Research Efforts
For a long time, not a lot of psychiatrists and psychologists even knew that there was a disease like autism. They attributed the various autism symptoms that they came across from time to time to a variety of other psychological or intellectual ailments and warning signs on their own.
What Is Autism?
Autism is one of those disorders where parents anxiously watch their child's development, looking for clues. They know something isn't quite right, but they just can't seem to put their finger on it. Lee, mother of three, has a seven year old son with autism. A teacher and a grad stud