They say that there is a sport out there to suit everyone. Well, running could potentially be the perfect sport for children with autism. Unfortunately, we live in a time when it is much easier for children to reach for a tablet, phone or remote than their running shoes. Gone are the days where
Everyone is excited about getting their driver’s license and getting out on the road. For people with autism, there is just as much excitement and anticipation. For 1/3 of teens with autism, this dream is fast becoming a reality! Every adolescent looks forward to the day they can get behind the wheel of their
It's the first study of its kind in the world. Researchers at Arizona State University are using fecal transplants to treat those with autism. Gastrointestinal problems are common in people with autism, effecting nearly one third of them. "It's very hard to treat and it's a huge problem for them if you have a 16
One of the many issues facing many parents of children affected by disabilities is what is going to happen when they get older and enter adulthood? Are they going to be able to live a normal life by themselves, or will they need something to help them? Debra Caudy, who is a retired medical
As medical marijuana is rolled out for certain conditions in different countries around the world, more and more people are starting to recognize the benefits of it across a broad spectrum of different conditions. Minnesota Department of Health is one of the latest to consider adding autism to their list of conditions which patients
Since all ceilings are different, most of the swings do not include the ceiling attachment. You should always talk to a licensed contractor for the safest option, but here are a couple of ideas. First you need to find a good location for the swing. It needs to be clear of all obstacles. In my
Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is almost twice as common among individuals with autism as it is individuals without. Although there are many drugs available to treat the effects of ADHD, there has been trial research from Marcus Autism Center, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, and Emory University School of Medicine demonstrating that the drug guanfacine is
Most of us know the basic facts about autism. Children generally start exhibiting symptoms of the neurological development disorder before age three; autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can affect learning and cognitive skills, communication skills, and social interactions, and just about half (30 to 50%) of Americans with autism also experience seizures. Very few people realize,
What is autism? To put it simply, autism or autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a bio-neurological developmental disorder. Symptoms typically manifest before age three. Symptoms may include impaired social skills and cognitive function, and nearly one-third to half (30 to 50%) of children with autism suffer from seizures. Thankfully, experts and researchers are continually developing
Over the past two decades, the number of global cases of adults and children with autism has grown steadily. There are 3.5 million Americans currently living with autism; today, one in 68 kids are autistic, and one in 42 autistic children are boys. All kids living with autism generally have one thing in common: they
