The number of industrial chemicals with known links to neurodevelopmental disabilities like autism has more than doubled in the past seven years, according to new research published in The Lancet Neurology. As rates of autism and attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) increase worldwide, researchers believe widespread exposure to these chemicals among children may be contributing to

Autism may result from a faulty chemical switch that doesn't get flipped in time to help the brain develop normally, a new research study suggests.Building on what they hope will be an important insight into the cause of autism, French researchers are testing a high blood pressure medication on dozens of European children with autism.The

Yields: 3 1/2 dozen cookies Prep time: 15 min Cook time: 12 min Ingredients: 1 cup Crisco Butter Flavor shortening 1/2 cups granulated sugar 1/2 cup firmly-packed brown sugar 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 2 eggs 2 cups brown or white rice flour 1/2 cup sweet rice flour* 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon baking

A latest study shows that autistic children might be disinterested in socializing because their brains generate more information in the resting state. The researchers found that the brains of autistic children produce on average 42 percent more information at rest than the brains of normal children. This might explain why autistic children do not mix

Fantastic tasting chicken fingers that are gluten and casein free. Ingredients3 medium chicken breasts2 eggs1 cup almond flour1 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper2 cups coconut oil for cookingInstructionsCut the chicken into strips or nuggets.Beat eggs with teaspoon of water in a medium bowl.Add chicken strips and toss well. In another bowl, mix almond flour,

This is an awesome article by Dr. Bob Sears and posted on the TACA website.  I was really hoping that my latest blog would be entitled “Finally, Someone Cares About the Autism Epidemic!” But alas, it is not to be. The word “epidemic” is being reserved for the hundred or so cases of measles we

I found this on the National Autism Association website.  It has some good tips that I wanted to pass along.Understand wandering patterns and eliminate the triggersAsk yourself what type of wandering best describes your child/adult (goal-directed, non goal-directed, random, sudden runner, etc.)  Acknowledge what triggers may make your child/adult wander off or leave quickly. Teach your

I learned from a friend that for great tasting popcorn without the butter you should use coconut oil.  I found coconut oil at my local grocery in the organic section.  It threw me off a little because it is a solid, but it turns to liquid at a very low temperature. I use 3 tablespoons of

The story of Temple Grandin, the woman diagnosed with autism at the age of 2 who went on to earn her doctorate in animal behavior, is remarkable because it is so unique. That is, unless you ask her. Grandin, who will be speaking at two different events on the Monterey Peninsula this week, is challenging

I was looking for a good afternoon snack and it was right on the side of the Chex box.  It only takes a microwave and a couple of minutes.  Here is the recipe.Ingredients1/4 cup sugar1    teaspoon ground cinnamon2    cups Cinnamon Chex® cereal2    cups Chocolate Chex® cereal4    cups popped popcorn1/4 cup margarine Directions1.