Recent Special Needs Blog | Autism Spectrum Disorders PostsAutism: It's Not Like You Thinkby Barbara Bates15 Aug 2009 08:25 PMIf you've seen Rainman or a TV show about autism, you may think you know what it looks like. Think again. Autism is a diverse spectrum of disorders, and no two individuals will exhibit the exact same pattern of characteristics, or with the same severity. A Simplified Look at Gluten-Free and/or Casein-Free Diets for Autistic Kidsby Kristyn Crow25 Jan 2008 09:35 AMIf you start to delve into the massive amount of information available on dietary restrictions for your autistic child, you might initially be overwhelmed. Why Kids with Autism May Need Vitamin Supplementsby Kristyn Crow14 Jan 2008 10:26 PMThe new theory of autism is that it is a whole-body disease and not just a brain disorder. Autism, which is said to be linked to autoimmune illness and disorders of the GI tract, may also cause abnormal enzyme function, and thus inadequate digestion and nutrient absorption. Autism: Disease or Disability?by Kristyn Crow27 Nov 2007 10:41 AMSome experts are suggesting that autism is not a disability, but a disease, like cancer, leukemia, or diabetes. This is a new way of thinking for medical researchers. Their reasoning is that autism has become an epidemic, with numbers continually increasing, and genetic "epidemics" do not exist. Autism: Select a Good Doctorby Kristyn Crow06 Oct 2007 12:00 PMI am astonished at some of the latest autism findings. There is evidence that some children with the diagnosis have been able to break free of their symptoms and live relatively normal lives, after receiving the right dietary and medical intervention. Hyperlexia: Autism with a Twist?by Kristyn Crow27 Aug 2007 11:25 AMI'm still trying to decide whether I think that "hyperlexia" is really just autism with a remarkable (savant) reading ability, or whether it is truly a stand-alone condition, as some people insist. You be the judge. AUTISM: Are You Aware?by Kristyn Crow06 Apr 2007 02:48 AMApril is autism awareness month, so I'm writing this blog to check your awareness level. Whether you parent a child with autism, know someone who does, or if you just happen to be reading this blog for interest's sake, understanding certain facts about this condition is extremely important. Ten Ways to Help Your Child with Aspergers Syndrome Succeed in Schoolby Kristyn Crow10 Jan 2007 10:56 PMChildren with high-functioning autism or Aspergers Syndrome have many similarities to their peers. They want to be liked, accepted, and fit in with their classmates. It was once assumed that these children preferred isolation, but this is not usually the case. 8 Difficult Autistic Behaviors (And Why They Happen)by Kristyn Crow02 Jan 2007 11:36 AMChildren with autism have numerous challenging behaviors for parents to deal with. Sometimes the behaviors seem to make no sense whatsoever. The child might seem unreachable, temperamental, and impossible to deal with. Do Vaccinations Cause Autism? A Mother's Viewpointby Kristyn Crow24 Nov 2006 06:42 PMThere's been a controversy for quite some time about whether the mercury, or thimerosal, in certain childhood vaccinations causes autism in children. Recent Blog Comments FiveHens says... "Hello, We just wanted to let you know that one of our very dear friends wrote a very personal account of her experiences with SPD on our website today." In Sensory Integration Dysfunction: Just What Exactly Is It? |
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