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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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.
What is The Forever Story and what does it do for children with autism?
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 [...]
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. [...]
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.
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 [...]
my boyfriends sister has autism. i was just wondering what the chances would be of our children inheriting it?
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 [...]
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 [...]
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?
My nephew has it and he cannot talk. He is 17 now. He can, though feed himself, and go to the bathroom. Does anyone know of a child/person who has autism that came out of it and learned how to talk?
Looking for info on Natural ways to help Autism and an easy way to do it (financially) I found a good bit of info on a web site www.health-reports.com/autism but it is very expensive and totally out of my reach. Looking for a [...]
I have a bachelors degree in sociology and would like to continue my education with a masters degree. However before doing so I would like to get experience working with children with autism. I found a place where I can volunteer with children with autism but I’m also looking for paid work in northern California. [...]
I am a new graduate and I am familiar with ABA therapy, but I would like to know how and what parent’s think of it and what works! I am employed now in the behavioral science field and I will begin working with children with Autism soon. Any suggestions?
I live in California.
I’d like to know how much researchers and therapists who work with children with autism make per year if they have a BA degree. A masters degree? A doctorate?
If there’s any other information needed to answer this question please let me know.
I’m just looking for a basic pay scale per year.
Are ADHD children getting mis-diagnosed? Is there such a disorder called “autistic disorder” that mimics ADHD? Or is autism all the same at different levels of severity?
My fiance and I both of family members who suffer from these ailments, my sister has autism, and her mother has schizophrenia. When we decide to have children of our own, is their a higher chance that they might suffer from these conditions? Also, is my soon to be wife at risk of becoming schizophrenic [...]
I’m sure many of us have heard the startling statistics that 1 in 150 children are diagnosed with autism. Are spectrum disorders, such as Aspergers and PDD-NOS part of this statistic? I’m curious how many children are actually being diagnosed with classic autism.
From your own experience, what do you find useful in helping young children with autism?
I heard the dosage may be the problem or allergy to the vaccine but i don’t know which one. My son has mild end autism spectrum disorder. If he is sensitive to vaccines can he get a flu shot?
This question is for parents of children with autism and autism professionals. I am looking to provide a really good sensory diet for my 3-year-old daughter, who has autism. Therapy catalogs are full of pricey products. Which ones have you found to be the best?
My fiance and I are planning on having children eventually. In his family, three of the five children have autism. My side is clear. What are the chances of us having a child with autism?