After an Asperger Syndrome Diagnosis: Where a Parent Should Start
What happens after an Asperger Syndrome diagnosis? If you’ve just been given this diagnosis for your child, there’s undoubtedly a lot of …
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Autism & Echolalia: Treating Echolalia in an Autistic Child with Speech Therapy
Communicating with an autistic child can be difficult. By working with a speech therapist to learn what echolalia is, and how it affects an autistic …
Continue ReadingSeasonal Allergies and Autism
Seasonal allergies are difficult for anyone who succumbs to the itching, sneezing and general discomfort that they inflict. An autistic person, who …
Continue ReadingAggressive Behavior in Autism: Learn Why Autistic Children May Exhibit Violent Behavior
Autism behavior is often misunderstood and misinterpreted. This article focuses on autism and children and the behaviors they exhibit. Use this …
Continue ReadingSleeping Disorders for Children with Autism - Helping Autistic Children Get a Sound Sleep
Abnormal sleeping habits are a problem that poses a serious threat for autistic children and their family members. Sleeping disorders for autistic …
Continue ReadingSensory Integration and Children with Autism Part I: How the Vestibular System Works
Let’s take a look at how the vestibular system works as we explore Sensory Integration and children with autism. The balance sense that helps …
Continue ReadingSensory Integration- Children with Autism Part III: What is the Tactile System?
Let’s take a look at the tactile sensory system- the touch sense that helps children discriminate whether an object is hot, cold, sharp, soft …
Continue ReadingAspergers vs. Autism: Examing the Differences & Similarites Between Autism and Asperger's Disorder
The lines are sometimes blurred when it comes to the similarities and differences between Asperger’s vs. autism. While both are autism spectrum …
Continue ReadingWhy is Autism More Common in Boys? Causes & Theories
Autism statistics show that four times as many boys than girls are diagnosed with the disorder. There are several theories as to why autism in boys …
Continue ReadingToilet Training Autistic Children
Most parents look forward to the day when their children are out of diapers and can use the toilet on their own. However, with an autistic child, this …
Continue ReadingDiagnosing Asperger Syndrome
Asperger Syndrome is characterized as a neurological disorder. This disorder is a condition that is in the family of Autism. In this article we will …
Continue ReadingRett’s syndrome-Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
Rett’s syndrome is an autism spectrum disorder that affects girls more than boys. There is normal development for the first 6-18 months of age, but …
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