I took Folic Acid for almost a year before I had my son and he still is affected by Autism.  This article in Parade says that the rate almost doubles if you don't take Folic Acid.   Read the story at Parade.com

SATURDAY, Feb. 9 (HealthDay News) -- Children with autism are five times more likely than other kids to have feeding issues, such as being especially picky eaters or having ritualistic behaviors or extreme tantrums during meals, new research finds. These problems can lead to deficiencies in calcium, protein and other nutrients, according to the study,

According to the CDC, one in 88 children have been identified as having an autism spectrum disorder. The statistic rates used to be one in 150 – so how did we get these new numbers?  Dr. Rober Melillo, co-founder of the Brain Balance Achievement Centers, spoke with Dr. Manny Alvarez, senior managing health editor for

When Jonathan Izak looks at AutisMate, he only wishes something similar had existed when his brother was younger. The iPad app, which Izak and colleagues have spent the last 18 months creating, is designed for autistic children — kids like Izak’s brother.“I think it definitely would have helped him (with his) acquisition of language,” Izak

Maternal inflammation during early pregnancy has been linked to an increased risk of autism in children, according to new research. In the new study, researchers found an increased risk of autism in children of mothers with elevated C-reactive protein (CRP), a marker of systemic inflammation. Researchers note there is mounting evidence that an overactive immune

 It's fun to get ready for the day. Do you know how to do it? Join John and get ready, get set and go! You'll learn to care for yourself: how to bathe, shower, brush teeth and comb hair. Then you'll learn how to dress yourself (and undress), with emphasis on tying, buckling, zipping and

There is more evidence that a minority of autistic children may eventually overcome their developmental issues, but experts caution that such recovery is rare. It’s long been the hope of parents of autistic children that the right care and support can reduce or even reverse some of the developmental problems associated with the condition. But

It’s a medication technique that many may be reluctant to swallow, but it’s slowly proving to be a valuable tool in treating autoimmune disorders – ingesting the eggs of parasitic worms. The use of this alternative medicine is all part of the hygiene hypothesis – the idea that ‘harmful’ organisms might actually be protecting our

Finding might one day help predict risk among younger siblings of those with the disorder MONDAY, Jan. 14 (HealthDay News) -- Twenty-five newly identified gene variants have been linked to an increased risk for autism, according to a new study.  Many of these variants may prove valuable in predicting the risk of autism in children and,

Jan. 10, 2013 — A smartphone application that has potential to help children with autism communicate more effectively is now available for download.Developed by Keith Allen, Ph.D., professor of pediatrics at the University of Nebraska Medical Center and a child psychologist at UNMC's Munroe-Meyer Institute, the app uses evidence-based naturalistic teaching procedures to foster communication.