Helping Your Child Cope With Change

Extreme change can be difficult for the average human being to deal with, but for a person with Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD), even the littlest change can be overwhelming. It is not uncommon for autistics to have trouble adjusting to a different schedule that breaks from a daily routine.  Therefore, imagine the impact a dramatic […]

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Telling a Parent you Suspect Their Child Has Autism

When your child has autism it can be a very difficult situation to deal with. Oftentimes, parents may suspect there is something developmentally wrong with their child, but consciously coming to grips with the situation can be extremely hard to accept. There are many cases where an autistic child is treated as if he or […]

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What You Should Know About Allergy Induced Autism

Allergy induced autism has only been recognized by scientists and doctors for a relatively short time since the “discovery” of autism.  Since being recognized, its presence has become increasingly common; in line with the increase in autism cases.
Those who are at the highest risk for allergy induced autism are children who have regressive autism – […]

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Autism Questions Answered

During April (Autism Awareness Month) I asked my newsletter subscribers to send in any questions they had about autism to me.
The response was quite overwhelming. So what I’ve done it group the most commonly asked questions and will be answering those first. However I do hope to get round to all the questions over the coming weeks, so […]

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What Is the Difference Between Apraxia and Autism?

Apraxia and autism are two entirely different neurological disorders which can occur in a child independently of one another, or together in the same child.  While autism’s symptoms can impact and impair many different systems, behaviors, and thought patterns, apraxia occurs when the child struggles to plan and carry out voluntary physical movements. 
In terms of […]

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Five Fun Autistic Learning Activities for Your Preschooler

A great way to ensure that your autistic toddler is learning and wants to continue learning is by playing fun autistic learning activities.  Avoid anything with too much complexity, as your child is still young, but the activities should stimulate the senses, encourage your child to interact with his or her environment, and encourage them […]

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Could Cranial Sacral Autism Therapy Help Your Child?

Cranial sacral autism therapy (CST) is one of many natural treatment options used to assist autistic children.  It employs a form of light touching that is thought stimulates the natural healing powers of the body.  The process focuses on the way the craniosacral system (the head and the sacrum, five vertebrae which form a triangle […]

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Simple and Effective Autism Modifications for the School Aged Child

When a child has special learning needs, it is important to make the right modifications in the classroom, at home, and during other times of learning and education.  Keep in mind that learning isn’t just something that happens at school with teachers and textbooks.  Learning and understanding come from every part of life, and with […]

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Autism and Instruction Methods That Work Best in School

Autism and instruction strategies in children must be individualized in order to gain the greatest degree of success.  Children with autism frequently struggle to learn at the same rate as non-autistic children, and therefore very specific modifications must be made for autism and instruction methods to cater to the autistic children’s unique needs.
The following list […]

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Do You Have Autism Attention Deficit Disorder Confusion?

Though it is not known why autism, attention deficit disorder, as well as other autism spectrum conditions have become increasingly common, their instances have continued to rise substantially over the past few decades. The controversy surrounding this issue is currently escalating as quickly as the rate of instances.  Another challenge is the diagnosis – and […]

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