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11
Jan

Parents Of Children With Autism, Have You Noticed Any Changes When You Change Their Eating Habits?

I have a sweet little boy with Autism (PDD-NOS),and I was wondering if there are any parents out here that have their children on a gluten/wheat, casein/lactose, refined sugar, yeast, free diet? What other foods seems to trigger their behaviors? As a mom, Ive taken these things out of my sons diet, and I’ve noticed improvement. IF so, have you noticed any signifigance in the improvement of your child’s behavior? I would like to hear from you.

23
Dec

How Do People Pay For Aba Therapy For Their Children With Autism?

My 2 year old son has just been diagnosed with Autism and we are told he will need ABA therapy. I have started to check on this and it is SO expensive. The cheapest I can find here where we live in COlorado is over $1,000 a month. I just want to know how people afford this. I can not afford to do this but I cant seem to find any help in paying for this for him. I want to get him all the therapy he needs but not sure how finacially to do this. I found out that I can get Medicade to help pay for
part of it but it takes over a year to get in the system.

Untill then I feel a little lost. My insurance will pay for him to get Speech therapy but no luck with the ABA part. I hear good things about this type of therapy and how it really helps children and want to do whatever I can for him. He is so young and early intervention with therapy will really help him but not sure what to do next. Does anyone know of any financal help to get therapy for children with Autism. Any help appricated.

14
Dec

What Are Signs Of Autism In Children At The Age Of One?

My son is 14 months old and when he gets mad he will hit. We have tried everything from time out to telling him no but he will just laugh and hit again. Anyways someone i work with today has a son who is three and was just diagnosed with autism she told me that he always hits and does not listen and that my son probably has it as well. What are real signs of autism?

10
Dec

To Parents With Children With The Autism Spectrum, Which Book Was The Most Helpful On The Matter?

I want to buy a book on Austism with information like what is autism exactly, what to expect, what are the treatments available and parenting tips for parents. And also one that is uplifting.

30
Nov

How Can I Help Children With Autism By Contributing To The Forever Story?

What is The Forever Story and what does it do for children with autism?

28
Oct

Autism Starts in the Gut; Attack it With Nutrition

Autism is widely acknowledged as a brain development disorder, although a number of recent studies are contending this long-standing belief. As anyone familiar with the issue of autism would know, the debate regarding the cause of autism is still ongoing. If autism is indeed a brain development disorder, then people with autism can no longer be cured. However, many factions have released studies claiming that autism is caused by other factors, which means autism can still become curable in time. One of the more prevalent claims, supported by a number studies, is that autism is caused by bacteria in the gut.
This claim is not as preposterous as it seems, as proven by a number of studies by esteemed organization. For one, the gut of autistic children are obviously not functioning well to begin with, as the leaky gut symptoms of autistic children would prove.
One of the first formal studies on this issue was conducted by the University of Reading in the United Kingdom. In the study done in 2006, it was found that out that autistic children had species of the clostridium that were not found in the gut of children without autism. These clostridium species can produce harmful toxins, which could damage the brain.
In the study, the researchers gave 20 children a bacterium called lactobacillus lantarum, a probiotic present in a person’s gut responsible for warding off harmful substances, while the other 20 were given placebo. Although the research itself failed because around half of the participants dropped out, the inconclusive results were promising. According to the reports, the parents of the autistic children dropped out because they figured that their child were part of the test (those who received the bacterium). After seeing improvements in their children-specifically in their behavior and concentration-they refused to give their children placebo. Clearly, these means the use of probiotics to improve the function of their gut has produced results.
A more specific claim was released by the University of Western Ontario. According to their studies, compounds that were produced in an autistic children’s digestive system are linked to the behavior of these individuals. This was found out after they administered diets that with diary and wheat substances to rats. The rats exhibited repetitive behaviors, as well as impairment in their social behaviors. Both of these are common symptoms of children suffering from autism. Later on, the brains of the rat test subjects were examined. The result: their brains were inflamed-similar to the brains of children with autism.
Although the results of these tests do not necessary prove anything conclusive about autism, they have established a number of things important to the issue. As the University of Western Ontario said in thee CBC News website, this proves that the body can influence the brain-an indication that problems in the gut can indeed cause autism. Of course, as the researchers from the University of Reading said, it could be the cause of autism-but it can also be an effect. Either way, these studies have somehow established that taking care of an autistic child’s gut can produce encouraging results.

27
Oct

Antioxidants and the Fight Against Autism

Antioxidants-a molecule found in substance such as ascorbic acid, glutathione, and melatonin-are said to prevent a number of serious diseases, such as cancer and heart disease. An antioxidant is a molecule capable of slowing or preventing the oxidation of other molecules. However, what is not widely known is that antioxidants could also possibly prevent autism. This is what researchers from the University of Arkansas claim, based on their study in 2005. According to their breakthrough and somewhat controversial study, the antioxidant levels of children suffering from autism are significantly lower compared to children without autism.
This study seems only slightly insignificant when judging it from face value. After all, the same can be said about a number of diseases. However, the significance of antioxidants in the body-and the implications this research have-is an important progress in the fight against autism. But first, what are antioxidants? Why is this substance important in the human body?
Antioxidants can prevent or prolong the oxidation process of other molecules from the substances that people take in. Oxidation (or the reduction-oxidation reaction), on the other hand, is a reaction where that produces free radicals. These free radicals can damage certain cells in the body, causing a number of diseases and ailments. The reduction-oxidation process is inevitable, to say the least, since certain substances can produce free radicals. A number of studies have proven that these free radicals are present even in the very air in the atmosphere.
So what does this got to do with autism? Oxidants can cause brain injuries-in fact, the brain is very vulnerable to oxidation damages. On the other hand, antioxidants are also responsible for toxin elimination from the body. With the presence of oxidants, the body will be unable to detoxify themselves from harmful heavy metal substances present in their body, another supposed cause of autism. Heavy metal substances can be found in vaccines, so children are already exposed to harmful chemicals early on. This supposed effect of vaccines is contested by many medical experts, but a number of sectors claim vaccines play a part in autism development in children.
The researchers from the University of Arkansas still believe that autism is a genetic ailment. However, in an interview with Forbes.com, a researcher from the said university have said that while autism is caused by genetics, environmental triggers play a part in the disease’s genetic basis. In addition, antioxidants also prevent free radicals from harming the brain. Certain studies made by several countries have already linked brain inflammation to autism, and this inflammation can be caused by oxidants. A strengthened immune system, thanks to antioxidants, can provide protection against brain damage.
Hence, many doctors, all over the country, see antioxidants as one of the more valuable elements in the fight against autism. A number of professionals, too, such as those from the Autism Research Institute, encourage parents to give their children with autism food that are rich with antioxidants, as well as supplements that prevent oxidation in the body.

11
Oct

What Is The Best School District For Children With Autism In San Francisco Bay Area?

My family will be moving to California and work in Oakland, CA which is along the bay area of San Francisco. We need help in moving and looking for the best place to get services for my daughter with Autism.

4
Oct

Do Children With Autism Have A Bigger Shaped Head?

I am researching autism in children under 3 right now. My friend and I have been discussing my son. We believe, my son is showing signs of autism. My friend said he has autistic children in his family and those children have big heads. Like rounder in the back of the head.
Does anyone know if this is typical in autism?

3
Oct

What Are The Chances Of My Children Inheriting Autism?

my boyfriends sister has autism. i was just wondering what the chances would be of our children inheriting it?

1
Oct

What Causes Autism Or How Is It Diagnosed To Young Children?

My younger brother is four and he is a twin he was born first and he is the one with autism, why did he get it and not my other brother if usually it can be the youngest twin to have any problems or disabilties and how is it diagnosed what are the symptoms or signs to look for.

22
Sep

Finding Information and Resources on Autism Supplements and Nutrition

When dealing with alternative treatments to autism, people are usually skeptical. After all, autism has been around for a number of years already, so their perception and knowledge regarding the disease has already been set. However, what many fail to realize is that nothing about the information on autism today is actually final. Although there have been studies and researches that are widely acknowledged, and beliefs that are seen as gospel-truths, several aspects of autism are not yet set in stone in the medical world. Therefore, it can be said that anything is possible. This only means that, at this point, autism could be a mental disorder as long to be believed, but it can also be a full-blown disease as a number of experts claim. This belief also entails the practice of the Defeat Autism Now Protocol, a program that uses supplements and dietary adjustments with the aim to cure-not just manage-autism.
However, there are a number of resources and information about autism and the use of supplements. Which ones should be used and considered, and which ones should be ignored? After all, with all the speculation around, it is easy to be fooled by materials trying to get the attention-and the money-of unsuspecting individuals.
With regards to information, it is best to take everything with a grain of salt-with, or especially, the beliefs that have been long-standing. One should not let his or her previous knowledge or perception get in the way of learning something new about autism. However, do not take in everything without question as well. All claims should be based on facts and, if possible, researches and studies. Unfortunately, there are not too many researches on this topic (a number of the studies collapsed due to participants backing out due to personal reasons), but there are several that answers the question regarding autism and supplements case per case. This means it addresses issues according to specific problem areas and how supplements have helped improve these areas and their corresponding symptoms. The results here are as good as it’s going to get right now, although these are very promising studies with equally promising results.
Of course, those looking for resources about particular supplements can look through forums and website discussing this issue. For instance, the Autism Research Institute’s website has an elaborate list of supplements and other products that are used in their DAN protocol. Other websites that tackle autism also touch on this topic. Forums and blogs too are great ways to find information about supplements and nutrition with regards to autism, although they should be read with caution since they are not very reliable.
In any case, it is important to find reliable sources of information about supplements and nutrition for autistic children. The issue of autism is a complex web, tackling other health problems and phenomenon. In order to understand the new developments regarding autism, it is best to familiarize one’s self with the various layers of autism. Autism is not as one-dimensional as many people think.

18
Sep

What Should Teachers Know About Children With Autism?

I am a student teacher and I would really like some information regarding children with autism and how I can support them in their educational development.
What would you say were the most important things that I should know?

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