The Senate passed a bill Thursday night that reauthorizes federal support for autism programs.The Autism CARES Act, H.R. 4631, requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to designate an official to oversee national autism spectrum disorder (ASD) research. It also extends autism education programs through 2019.“The Senate’s action today ensures these vital autism programs

I like to follow AutismwithaSideofFries.blogspot.com and I had to share this post with you.  I hope you enjoy!Welcome to Club Spectrum!  You didn't want to be here.  Don't feel bad about that.  No one signs up for this gig.   Think of it this way, at least you now know what the Hell is going

What a great idea!"Hey Carrie, it's me, Sandy. Listen, I had an idea for you --"Sandy is a dog trainer. We started to work with her after we got our new puppy, Wolfie, because we have no idea what we're doing."Oh, I'm so glad you called! I'm kind of worried he doesn't like his food.

This is a really cute article.  Enjoy!By Shannon Des Roches Rosa for KnowMore.tvMy son Leo is 13. He's a cheerful, curly-haired, soccer playing, iPad-loving, self-taught swimmer.He's also autistic -- one of those 1 in 68 kids, according to the recent CDC report about increased estimated autism rates.And you might be surprised to hear this, but

This camp is in Florida.  There should be one in every state!   Joshua Johnston would sit alone and cry every day when he first attended a summer camp for children and young adults with autism five years ago.Not anymore. Now, the lanky 12-year-old smiles while playing musical chairs, hitting balls with foam polo sticks

I found this recipe online, modified it to be gluten free and casein free and it was fantastic!Ingredients: 1/2 onion, minced2 tablespoons olive oil3 cloves garlic, minced1 pound ground beef1/4 cup packed chopped Italian parsley1 egg, beaten1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground blackpepper1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste1/3 cup dry gluten

This was an interesting story that I found out of Philadelphia.   Kristina Rhodes loves helping families with autistic children. But she may have to cut back her hours as an early-intervention therapist because her own autistic son, Erik, 10, isn't thriving in school.That's a familiar situation for Rhodes, who recalls how she couldn't work

Autism is a mysterious developmental disorder, whose cause is unknown. But for the first time, researchers have discovered a gene that's linked to the disorder in an estimated one half of one percent of patients. Their findings could lead to a way to do genetic testing for autism. Children with mutations of the gene called

A delicious simple dinner for the whole family!Ingredients: 1 pound peppered bacon3 medium potatoes, chopped3 medium carrots, peeled and chopped1 medium onion, chopped 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasthalves1/2 cup margarinegarlic salt to taste Directions: 1. In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook the bacon until evenly brown. Drain, chop coarsely, and set aside. 2. On

Pregnant women who live near agricultural land where pesticides are applied have a 60 percent higher risk of giving birth to children with autism or other developmental delays, a new study from the University of California Davis found. The study, which was conducted in California, looked at three classes of common pesticides: organophosphates, pyrethroids and