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Autism Communication - Why Do Parents Need to Encourage Small Talk?
Small talk is one of the most difficult social skills that a child with Autism can learn. It is one of the most difficult skills for many children can learn. The ability to make interesting, non-confrontation conversation with anyone is really a skill to be admired.
Autism Medication - Why Do You Need Medication For Head Banging?
When you talk about head banging and the child with Autism, really terrible pictures come to people's minds. It is important to recognize this and make a conscious decision to talk about it. It is one of the critical pieces to helping your child.
ABA Therapy Can Make a Difference For Children With ASD
While not medically dangerous, autism can make it hard for parents to communicate with children.For these parents, hope lies in a well researched treatment called ABA Therapy or Applied Behavior Analysis therapy.
What Are Social Stories?
Social stories are one of the techniques that are used with children with Autism. Although this is done in a structured way for children with Autism it is a technique that has been used for centuries.
Can I Recognize Signs of Autism in Infants?
Early signs of autism can be detected in children under the age of 24 months, however this early it is an inexact science. Children develop at different rates. Of course, all children should still basically fall in and around the developmental milestones set up by specialists in child development. A
Autism Sensory Integration - Parents Need Quick Tools to Reduce Sensory Overload
Many times there are quick fixes to sensory overload for people with Autism. Quick fixes are little things that can be done or little tools that we can carry in a purse or car. Because little things can build up and turn into a melt down it is so much easier to deal with issues while they are little
Is an "Autism Support Classroom" Right for Your Child?
"Autism Support Classrooms" are set up by well-meaning school districts to support children on the spectrum. But not all children with autism share the same characteristics, challenges, or strengths.
Autism Signs in Children - What to Look For and When
Every parent should be familiar with the Autism signs in children so that they are able to take preventative or diagnostic action as soon as these signs appear. Early diagnosis will have a dramatic effect on how the condition deteriorates because there are many things that can be done to slow or rev
Child Autism - Your Understanding of It Makes A Difference
Understanding what child autism is and is not will go a long way towards helping you cope with it. Children with autism need your understanding of how they see the world, and you can help them best by realizing that.
Book Review: The Autism Mom's Survival Guide by Susan Senator
The Autism Mom's Survival Guide by Susan Senator combines personal memoir, hints, tips and resources to provide moms (and dads) with a
Are Chelation Therapy and Hyperbaric Oxygen Chamber Therapy Effective For Autism?
Here is a little trivia, John Travolta, the actor and scientologist, has a son rumored to be autistic. Celebrity Jenny McCarthy also has a 5 year old who has autism. Sylvester Stallone, footballs stars Doug Flutie and Dan Marino are also celebrities who have children with autism. We hear stories abo
Autism Treatment - How is Autism Typically Treated?
Typical treatments for Autism include the FDA approved medication called Risperdal. It also includes non medical treatments such as speech therapy, occupational therapy and, in younger children, applied behavioral analysis (ABA).
The Secrets to Teaching Children With Autism
Autism is a developmental disorder that can affect anyone. Although genetic factors are claimed to be the most powerful ones behind it, there are several other things that can actually bring about the development of autism. Despite the disability involved when one has autism, teaching autistic child
Autism and Diet - What Are Your Options?
When, as parents, you hear your child has autism, the first response is usually one of shock even though you may have had concerns that led to the diagnosis. After the shock wears off, you'll probably be looking for things that can help your child. Unfortunately, information regarding a cure or
Early Symptoms of Autism
Autism is a brain development disorder that impairs social interaction and communication and causes restricted and repetitive behavior, all starting before a child is three years old. Parents usually notice early symptoms of autism in the first two years of their child's life.
Mitochondrial Disease and Autism
Mitochondrial disease is a rare illness which may be related to autism. What is the relationship? Might vaccinations contribute to autism when there is an underlying mitochondrial disorder?
Autism and Its Treatment Categories
Autism, which is a spectrum disorder, is believed to affect approximately one out of every 150 people. As autism awareness has grown, so have the known treatments. As few as 50 years ago, children with severe autism were considered "defective", and parents would be pressured to have their
Errorless Teaching - Prompting Toward Independence
Errorless teaching procedures used to minimize the chance of mistakes are commonly used with students with special needs and in typical, everyday life. Learn how to institute an errorless teaching program and (most importantly) fade its use over time.
Relationship Development Intervention (RDI): A Treatment for Autism
Relationship Development Intervention (RDI) is a relatively new approach to autism treatment. Developed by Dr. Steven Gutstein, its claim is that it addresses
Establish a Summer Routine For Your Child With Sensory Issues Or Autism
When kids with autism or sensory processing issues experience a change in routine, it can be very unsettling to them. Learn some easy ways to give them a greater sense of predictability and control to make vacation times more pleasurable for them and you.