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Autism : How to deal with autistic children

06th October 2009
Autism Speaks is an organization founded by grandparents of an autistic child. They provide information, support and endeavor to increase awareness of autism spectral disorders. Since 2005 they have helped thousands of parents, researchers and increased a... Read >
Author: maria smith

Showing Love to Your Autistic Child - Understanding the Ins and Outs of Autism

02nd October 2009
With all the challenges a parent will be facing and I say "will be" not "maybe", it is in your ability to make the right choices. What works one day may not work the next and what may work with one parent or care giver may not work with another. Within th... Read >
Author: roggar

Trusts: A Great Tool to Save Money

01st October 2009
One way you can reduce estate taxes and the costs of probate court is bypassing it. This is why trusts have become so popular. Trusts are an excellent estate-planning and property managing tool. They are fairly simple and inexpensive to create and are acc... Read >
Author: LegendaryWillsandTrusts

Showing Love to Your Autistic Child - Understanding the Ins and Outs of Autism

30th September 2009
With all the challenges a parent will be facing and I say "will be" not "maybe", it is in your ability to make the right choices. What works one day may not work the next and what may work with one parent or care giver may not work with another. Within th... Read >
Author: roggar

Autism: A Difficult Developmental Disability

29th September 2009
The expression ‘developmental disability’ stands for the kind of impairment that interferes with a person’s ability to perform one or more vital functions of life. Since such disabilities are of extremely serious nature, they might adversely affect ... Read >
Author: wbdoyle

Could Your Child Be Autistic

23rd September 2009
Confused about Autism? Well I am not surprised... There are so many people talking about Autism, and just so little good quality helpful information available to parents, care givers and convened relatives and friends of those with autism, or suspected... Read >
Author: Cydnie

The Importance Of Special Education

23rd September 2009
Special children should be given a great deal of help. Special education is offered to children to help them live normally and deal with their society. When you are helping an autistic child, there are instances that you may feel a little frustrated or di... Read >
Author: wbdoyle

Parenting Advice for Autistic Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

22nd September 2009
Here is a potentially typical day in the life of an autistic child with a form of autism spectrum disorder. Every day at recess a third grader named Bill has challenges controlling himself. He hits, pushes, kicks and argues with the other students. Whe... Read >
Author: KarenSimmons

How Can I Connect With My Autistic Child?

19th September 2009
For fathers coming home from work and find it impossible to connect with their autistic child, it can typically be the straw that breaks the family's back. Where most children will greet Daddy with a hug or a smile, many autistic children aren't capa... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer

Is There an Oversight That Autistic Children With a General Education May Experience Setbacks?

28th August 2009
While many schools try to integrate children with learning challenges into the mainstream classroom, autistic children with a general education could experience setbacks because of the environment in school. A classroom not suited to autistic behaviors an... Read >

Learn The Secret Truth About Autism

07th August 2009
Science has not yet been able to steer us towards the cause of autism, a serious developmental disorder which affects children from birth. Normal patterns of development are absent in the autistic child and the Center for Disease Control and Prevention de... Read >

Help For Parents Of An Autistic Child

04th August 2009
An autistic child with this developmental disorder will have impaired communication, emotional detachment and will show excessive rigidity. The child will also have a predisposition to view life in terms of the child’s own desires and needs. As rece... Read >
Author: Robert Sheldon

Autism: A Brief Overview

03rd August 2009
Autism has affected more than 1.5 children in the USA. It is a lifelong condition for which there is no cure. What is Autism? Autism is a disorder caused in children during the first three years of their life. Autism is essentially a brain d... Read >
Author: wbdoyle

Treatment for ADHD/Autism: “Autism Is Not Hopeless.”

25th July 2009
Dr. Nelson Mañé Chiropractic Neurologist with a sub specialty training in Childhood Neuro-behavioral disorders who treats ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorders in Tampa with a sensory motor integration hemispheric approach stated “Many parents are under ... Read >
Author: drmane

Autism and Native Remedies

08th July 2009
Autism is a difficult sickness which seems to be inspiring a number of youngsters these days. While there is no known treatment for autism, folks who struggle to raise autistic child or youngsters are finding methods to manage and deal with their situatio... Read >
Author: Amanda Gibson

On Horses and Other Methods of People Searches

22nd June 2009
Just got done reading about the Whitewater Area Mounted Search Team and Rescue in Wisconsin, a volunteer group that uses horses to help find missing people. The group got started in August 2006, after an autistic child went missing in the area, and severa... Read >
Author: Elena Tentser

Integrated 4 Part Threrapy for Autism

05th June 2009
Integrated 4 Part Therapy for Autism There seem to be hundreds of therapies for autism on the market today and “on the market” seems to be the reason – money. However, there is no real integration of any of these therapies and little informati... Read >
Author: Philip Bate PhD

Stop Drugging Our Kids

05th June 2009
Stop Drugging Our Kids A New Solution for the ADD to Autism Problem There’s a new affordable alternative to dangerous drugs for the ADD-Autism continuum! Unlike drugs, there are NO harmful side effects. Unlike Neurofeedback (AKA EEG Biofeedb... Read >
Author: Philip Bate PhD

Autism Improvement Using NT

05th June 2009
Autism Improvement Using NT Only in the past few years have some Neurofeedback (NFB) clinicians worked with autistic children. Success has been rare. Few parents can afford the horrible cost, and few clinicians are willing to take on an autistic ch... Read >
Author: Philip Bate PhD

Asbestos in schools: what is being done?

17th April 2009
Over the past year, teachers across the UK have been awarded over £18 million in compensation for injuries at work and other disputes. The vast majority of those injuries were down to work accidents and attacks by students. One of the largest payou... Read >
Author: Arti

Improving an Autistic Child’s Communication: Using American Sign Language

02nd April 2009
Those who have worked with autistic children have also become aware of the need to help them improve their communication abilities. These children become easily frustrated when they have difficulty expressing their needs and desires. As a result, their p... Read >
Author: ktdileva

Autism - The Autistic child

28th January 2009
Is there a cause or cure for autism? The Complete Guide To Finally Understanding Autism Exclusive Offer! Never Before Revealed Information! Dear Friend, Do you have an autistic child or know someone who has autism? Do you understand the speci... Read >
Author: Dreamer

The Boon of Building Blocks Toys for Autistic Children

11th December 2008
One in every 150 children is diagnosed with autism, with boys more at risk than girls. If you think about it, autism afflicts more children than juvenile cancers and cystic fibrosis combined! And as the body of knowledge grows about this mysterious mala... Read >
Author: rjshop

The Boon of Building Blocks Toys for Autistic Children

11th December 2008
One in every 150 children is diagnosed with autism, with boys more at risk than girls. If you think about it, autism afflicts more children than juvenile cancers and cystic fibrosis combined! And as the body of knowledge grows about this mysterious mala... Read >
Author: rjshop

Anxiety Help for Children with Autism

30th November 2008
Caring for an autistic child can be very challenging. No one can tell exactly how much sacrifice and patience it entails to care for an autistic child unless he/she has had experienced caring for one. Thus, parents who offer their unfaltering love and dev... Read >
Author: Marco Gonzaga

Autism Improvement Using NT

29th October 2008
Only in the past few years have some Neurofeedback (NFB) clinicians worked with autistic children. Success has been rare. Few parents can afford the horrible cost, and few clinicians are willing to take on an autistic child, because of the difficulties ... Read >
Author: Phil Bate PhD

Autism Improvement Using NT

29th October 2008
Only in the past few years have some Neurofeedback (NFB) clinicians worked with autistic children. Success has been rare. Few parents can afford the horrible cost, and few clinicians are willing to take on an autistic child, because of the difficulties ... Read >
Author: Phil Bate PhD

Differentiating Between Autism and Aspergers

21st October 2008
Autism Aspergers are sometimes two disorders that are often diagnosed as just plain autism. This condition that is defined as “classical autism” can be found in the ASD’s known as autism spectrum disorders. The main characteristics of autism are im... Read >
Author: Jon Arnold

Understanding Methods Of Treating Autism

29th September 2008
The first step in treating autism is developing an understanding of what autism is. One out of every 150 births is estimated to result in a child affected by this neurological “spectrum disorder”. This disorder affects the normal functions of the br... Read >
Author: Jon Arnold

Hands on Project for Autistic Children

23rd September 2008
If you are a parent with autistic child, you should know that autism is not just a disorder that involves one member of the family. Autism is a condition that affects the whole family in every way, whether we like it or not. It is a condition that befall... Read >
Author: L.R. Haake

Helping Your Family Cope With Autism

15th September 2008
Being the parent of a child with autism can be extremely demanding. Meeting the demands of a child that is autistic can be very time consuming, especially if you have other children. Many parents find themselves struggling with the needs of an autistic ch... Read >
Author: MIKE SELVON

What Signs Can Help Parents Diagnose Children With Autism?

09th September 2008
A lot of time and research is being put into learning about development in children with autism, because unfortunately, the number of children who are developing symptoms of autism is increasing. However, children who are autistic do not all show the same... Read >
Author: MIKE SELVON

Managing Your Life With An Autistic Child

08th September 2008
Life with an autistic child can be confusing and challenging as well as a joy and pleasure. Autism is short for autistic spectrum disorder, which is a neurological disorder. There are various levels and forms of autism. These levels may vary from a mil... Read >
Author: Jon Arnold

What Is The Purpose Of The Autism Research Institute?

06th September 2008
A worldwide network of parents and professionals who share their concerns can be found within The Autism Research Institute, or ARI, which was founded in the year 1967 and works to conduct research about autistic disorders and to find new ways to improve ... Read >
Author: MIKE SELVON

Tips To Handle Behaviours Of Autistic Children

05th September 2008
Caring for autistic children can be difficult, yet there are steps and actions that can be taken by parents of autistic children to help them deal with the situations that will arise. Children who carry this autistic disorder can start showing signs as ea... Read >
Author: MIKE SELVON

What Are The Advantages Of Autism Research?

05th September 2008
For those conducting autism research and for the families of children with autism, an autistic disorder is a real concern. Those affected with autism normally show signs of this disorder within the first three years of their lives. During this time, p... Read >
Author: MIKE SELVON

Behavior Characteristics of Autism-Ten symptoms to identify Autism

05th September 2008
The characteristics of Autism are not fixed. They vary from one child to another. Each autistic child is unique and his symptoms will rarely match with another autistic child. In addition, there are mild and severe forms of autism. One child might act com... Read >
Author: Kamran

What Are the Symptoms of Autism

01st September 2008
The symptoms of autism are hard to define because each autistic child is unique in their own way. Not only are the symptoms individualized but the severity of the disorder also differs from child to child. One child might have mild autism and be able to f... Read >
Author: Jonathan Sullivan

What Are the Speech and Communication Problems of Autism

01st September 2008
Autism affects the speech and communication to some degree of all autistic people. The communication varies and is usually contributed to the actual mental of the brain to translate the communication and what social development the child has had. If paren... Read >
Author: Jonathan Sullivan

What Are the Factors that Contribute to Autism

01st September 2008
Autism is a mystery for most health care professionals. They have found no one clear cause for autism though there are several factors that are common throughout the research. The most common is that autistic sufferers have abnormalities in their brain. W... Read >
Author: Jonathan Sullivan

Toilet Training the Autistic Child

01st September 2008
Toilet training any toddler can be an adventuresome and tiring ordeal. There are many methods that have hit the markets lately and these methods can range anywhere between diapers that change color when wet to musical toilets that reward the child with mu... Read >
Author: Jonathan Sullivan

The Fixation Behavior of an Autistic Child

01st September 2008
Fixation is a common characteristic in the behavior of an autistic child. The child may be fixated on a book, a picture, a person, maps, music, numbers, or a movie. Whatever the fixation, the high functioning autistic child will become a resident expert o... Read >
Author: Jonathan Sullivan

The Difference Between Asperger's Syndrome and Autism

01st September 2008
According to the DSM-IV classifications asperger's syndrome and autism are two separate disorders. There is debate however because aspergers and autism exhibit some of the same symptoms. The argument is that aspergers is a form an autism and should not be... Read >
Author: Jonathan Sullivan

The Cause of Autism Might Be Found in Autistic Mice

01st September 2008
About ninety out of every ten thousand person born in the United States will have a diagnosis of autism before they are three years old. Boys will have a significantly higher chance of contracting these horrible disorders than will girls. The causes of au... Read >
Author: Jonathan Sullivan

Teaching Autistic Children

01st September 2008
If you are a parent of an autistic child you need to put your child in a structured environment as soon as he or she is diagnosed. Studies have proved that a structured environment that provides nurturing and teaching is the best method to start to teach ... Read >
Author: Jonathan Sullivan

Myths about Autism

01st September 2008
As with all disorders that people do not understand, myths and claims are made out of ignorance and become apart of urban legend that confuses the public and puts misinformation out there that could detrimental to the parent looking for an answer to their... Read >
Author: Jonathan Sullivan

Introduction To Autism

01st September 2008
You may have seen an autistic child or adult and never knew that the person had a diagnosis. Your ignorance about the disorder is not uncommon because most people who are not experienced with the disorder look at autistic people as those who are mentally ... Read >
Author: Jonathan Sullivan

How to Look for Autism Signs in Infants

01st September 2008
With the incidents of autism up 172% since the 1990s, parents are anxious to find out if their baby has a chance to acquire autism. Seven out of every ten thousand infants will develop autism within the first three years of life. The sad thing about the d... Read >
Author: Jonathan Sullivan

How Can Families Cope With an Autistic Child and the Financial Burden

17th August 2008
If your child has just been diagnosed with autism, you and your family are about the have a life changing experience. After you get over the shock of an autistic diagnosis you and your spouse will probably be overwhelmed with all the information and misin... Read >
Author: Jonathan Sullivan

Difficulties of an Autistic Adult

17th August 2008
That's right, autistic kids grow up. This entire text has been devoted to the autistic child, but what about autistic adults? What kinds of difficulties do autistic adults have when they are in our society, at the workplace, or raising a family of their o... Read >
Author: Jonathan Sullivan

Childproofing Your Home for Your Autistic Child

17th August 2008
When you raise an autistic child, especially in the younger years, you really worry about their safety and their whereabouts. The autistic child does not react to normal stimuli nor do they respond to verbal commands as quickly as a non-autistic child. Th... Read >
Author: Jonathan Sullivan

Autism, Toxic Metals, and Vaccines

17th August 2008
Thought some research disclaim that autism can spring from the use of vaccines, doctors belonging to the American Academy of Pediatrics have found enough concern that they issues a statement about nine years ago that goes against that research. The statem... Read >
Author: Jonathan Sullivan

Autism: The Need for Increased Research

17th August 2008
Autism has increase 172% in the 1990s. Why? This disorder that impairs language and impedes social skills is becoming a rising phenomena that is affecting thousands of children, mainly males, in the United States and the world. The autistic child is chara... Read >
Author: Jonathan Sullivan

Autism Assistance Dogs

17th August 2008
Your autistic child is not blind nor has a physical disability that renders them helpless, but most autistic children do lack the ability to make safe choices. Parents of autistic children are diligent, they have to be, but wouldn't be safer and give the ... Read >
Author: Jonathan Sullivan

Autism and Nutritional Supplements

17th August 2008
Autism is a terrible disorder that cripples the abilities of some parents with autistic children to reasonably discern between false hopes for cures and a research based study. Most autistic parents have searched the internet, talked to doctors, and have ... Read >
Author: Jonathan Sullivan

Autism and Body Language

17th August 2008
Now that we have learned that autism creates havoc with verbal speech and the communication between the brain and how speech is produced, we now have to look at how autism affects body language. Body language is the second form of communication that human... Read >
Author: Jonathan Sullivan

Alternative Treatments for Autism

17th August 2008
As with most disorders and diseases there is always a claim from doctors that there is an alternative treatment. These claims can not go unchecked. The doctors who have tried alternative treatments may have found success and the treatment has just not gon... Read >
Author: Jonathan Sullivan

Sexual Abuse in the Autistic World

29th July 2008
One of the most perverse problems in an autistic individual's life is the threat of sexual abuse. This can come in the form of rape or simply be in an abusive relationship. Because autistic people spend much of their lives feeling different and left out, ... Read >
Author: Jonathan Sullivan

How To Deal with Autistic Teenagers

29th July 2008
For most parents, one of the most trying times in their lives is during their child's teenage years. When puberty hits, young adults go through serious changes in their bodies and minds, and parents have little or no control over many situations. In an au... Read >
Author: Jonathan Sullivan

How Auditory Stimulation Helps an Hurts and Autistic Child

29th July 2008
Sounds are a part of our everyday life, and so when dealing with an autistic child who has sensory problems, sound is one of the first things you should learn to control, especially in a learning environment. Sound can both be hurtful and helpful for an a... Read >
Author: Jonathan Sullivan

The Ways Brothers and Sisters can Cope with Autistic Family Members

29th July 2008
When a family member is diagnosed with autism, there is a vast amount of information teaching parents how to cope with an autistic child, and there is also information for parents about dealing with an autistic child's different behaviors. However, there ... Read >
Author: Jonathan Sullivan

How to Stop the Dangerous Practice Of Self-Injury

29th July 2008
Many wonder why anyone would practice self-injury, as it is painful and dangerous. However, with autistic children, self-injury occurs more often than not. There are several theories as to why this practice can be prevalent in autistic children, and there... Read >
Author: Jonathan Sullivan

How a Hug Can Help Your Autistic Child

29th July 2008
Autistic children and adults often seek pressure in a variety of ways to calm themselves and cope with sensory overload. Oftentimes, hugs and squeezes from other people can cause more distress because autistic children or adults are often unable to commun... Read >
Author: Jonathan Sullivan

Caring For An Autistic Child

23rd July 2008
Autism is a disorder which greatly affects the person's perception, attention, and thought. Such condition ranges from mild autism to the severe one. Also, the display of behavior varies depending on the age of the affected individual. Autism is nonethele... Read >
Author: Patrik Ewriter

Having An Autistic Child And Finding Out What To Do

21st July 2008
Discovering your child has autism may be a distressing ordeal, and unfortunately, time is of the essence. As a parent, you do not have the time to consider why or how this happened, only what to do next. The most important thing to remember is that you ar... Read >
Author: Jonathan Sullivan

Trying To Find The Causes For Autism

21st July 2008
Many parents hope that in finding a source of autism, this disorder can be cured or prevented. Unfortunately, scientists have yet to find one single reason why children develop autism. It is possible that someday autism will be linked to a specific gene a... Read >
Author: Jonathan Sullivan

Dealing with Asperger Syndrome

21st July 2008
Asperger Syndrome is a relatively mild form of autism that effects people in different ways than regular autism. Because it usually does not affect language, many people with Asperger Syndrome go undiagnosed. This is the one form of autism that is usually... Read >
Author: Jonathan Sullivan

Bad Apples on the Family Tree

21st July 2008
The news that a child in the family is autistic is most often met with a number of reactions. While all family members, even extended, would be supportive in an ideal world, the sad truth is that many are disgusted or disappointed. Does a family member sc... Read >
Author: Jonathan Sullivan

Visual Perception Treatment for Autistic Children

11th July 2008
Autism effects every child differently, so it is difficult to find the exact treatments your child needs to cope with his or her symptoms. One thing that effects some autistic children (though, not all) is problems with visual perception. By using some st... Read >
Author: Jonathan Sullivan

Having Family Vacations with Autistic Children

11th July 2008
Although planning a family vacation with children may make any parents pull out his or her hair, it can be a rewarding experience for everyone in the end. It is no different if you have an autistic child in the family. The important thing to remember is t... Read >
Author: Jonathan Sullivan

Autistic Children And The Affect On Marriage

11th July 2008
Unfortunately, in modern times, many marriages end in divorce or separation. This statistic rises even higher when you mix in an autistic child. No matter how loving and understanding you both may be towards your child, the truth is that autism is a very ... Read >
Author: Jonathan Sullivan

Autistic Forms of Teaching and Tolerance

11th July 2008
Understanding how autistic children learn is key to teaching them with the same intensity as you teach other children. This may seem like a straightforward idea, but autistic children learn so differently that understanding autism itself is a must when yo... Read >
Author: Jonathan Sullivan

Using Sign Language with Pre-School aged Autistic Children

09th July 2008
Autism is a development disability which mainly involves delays and impairments in social skills, language and behavioral aspects of a child. This disorder causes restricted and repetitive behavior which can be identified during infancy or childhood y... Read >
Author: Susan Hutson

Autism Sibling Rivalry: How Brothers and Sisters can Cope with Autistic Family Members

20th May 2008
Something we have come across regularly is the difficultly dealing with the issues that our son has with his siblings. We have compiled some interesting information which we hope will be of some help. When a family member is diagnosed with autism, there... Read >
Author: Amanda

Why You Should Let Autistic Children Just Be Kids – They Are Just Children After All!

15th May 2008
It is a tough job being parents of autistic children and sometimes it can be hard to just let your child be a kid. It is easy to get wrapped up in everything to do with your child’s treatment that you can sometimes forget to let them have some fun. It... Read >
Author: Sheryl Polomka

Horse Therapy for Autistic Children

15th May 2008
The New Role of Horse Therapy for Autistic Children Parents of autistic children have had many therapies and medications tossed their way, with hopes of reaching their children on a whole new level. Despite all the promises, developing theories, and i... Read >
Author: portraitkingdom

Horse Therapy: Rocking the World of Autism

13th May 2008
Horse therapy as a therapy model for autistic children is now a topic of debate. For clinically disposed experts, horse therapy does nothing more than introduce an additional stimulus into the mix. There are others who believe that with proper training,... Read >
Author: portraitkingdom

Why You Need Strong Parental Support While Toilet Training For Autism

24th April 2008
Children who are autistics have to be dealt with very carefully when it comes to toilet training. Toilet training for autism is one way of helping the child to develop and there are many techniques involved which can be used to teach a normal child to toi... Read >
Author: Peter Gitundu

Why You Need Strong Parental Support While Toilet Training For Autism

17th April 2008
Children who are autistics have to be dealt with very carefully when it comes to toilet training. Toilet training for autism is one way of helping the child to develop and there are many techniques involved which can be used to teach a normal child to toi... Read >
Author: Peter Gitundu

Using Sign Language with an Autistic Child

08th April 2008
In recent times a growing interest has been directed to teaching sign language to autistic children who have failed to develop speech. Sign language is a language which relies on movements of hands, arms or body and facial expressions in order to commun... Read >
Author: Susan Hutson

Using Sign Language with an Autistic Child

08th April 2008
In recent times a growing interest has been directed to teaching sign language to autistic children who have failed to develop speech. Sign language is a language which relies on movements of hands, arms or body and facial expressions in order to communic... Read >
Author: Susan Hutson

Autism – Signs and Symptoms of Autism

02nd April 2008
Autism is a severe developmental disorder that begins at birth or within the first two-and-a-half years of life. Most autistic children are perfectly normal in appearance, but spend their time engaged in puzzling and disturbing behaviors which are markedl... Read >
Author: peterhutch

How to Cope As Parents Of An Autistic Child

13th February 2008
Having a child who is autistic can be quite challenging, while at the same time can be very rewarding. Every day is different. Some days will go very well for you and your child, but other days will present great challenges that will test your patience. Y... Read >
Author: Jon Arnold

Uniqueness with Autism

06th February 2008
All children are unique, and this is especially true in the case of autistic children. Due to the knowledge being gained on the increasing range and complexity within the autistic spectrum it is being widely recognised that each child has their own partic... Read >
Author: Geemass Books Online

Autism - A Fathers Perspective

06th February 2008
It is a well recorded fact that being male and female, fathers and mothers react differently to the complex range of situations that come with family life. This is especially true when confronted with the birth of a child who has autism. The actual diagno... Read >
Author: Geemass Books Online

Gordon Moss - Self-Injury: How to Stop this Dangerous Practice - By Gordon Moss

22nd January 2008
Self-Injury: How to Stop this Dangerous Practice - By Gordon Moss Many wonder why anyone would practice self-injury, as it is painful and dangerous. However, with autistic children, self-injury occurs more often than not. There are several theories as ... Read >
Author: Gordon Moss The World's Greatest Networker

Gordon Moss - Dealing with Asperger Syndrome - By Gordon Moss

22nd January 2008
Dealing with Asperger Syndrome - By Gordon Moss Asperger Syndrome is a relatively mild form of autism that effects people in different ways than regular autism. Because it usually does not affect language, many people with Asperger Syndrome go undiagno... Read >
Author: Gordon Moss The World's Greatest Networker

Gordon Moss - Bad Apples on the Family Tree - By Gordon Moss

22nd January 2008
Bad Apples on the Family Tree - By Gordon Moss The news that a child in the family is autistic is most often met with a number of reactions. While all family members, even extended, would be supportive in an ideal world, the sad truth is that many are ... Read >
Author: Gordon Moss The World's Greatest Networker

Gordon Moss - Are We There Yet? Family Vacations with Autistic Children

22nd January 2008
Are We There Yet? Family Vacations with Autistic Children - By Gordon Moss Although planning a family vacation with children may make any parents pull out his or her hair, it can be a rewarding experience for everyone in the end. It is no different if ... Read >
Author: Gordon Moss The World's Greatest Networker

Gordon Moss - A Gift of Sight: Visual Perception Treatment for Autistic Children

22nd January 2008
A Gift of Sight: Visual Perception Treatment for Autistic Children - By Gordon Moss Autism effects every child differently, so it is difficult to find the exact treatments your child needs to cope with his or her symptoms. One thing that effects some a... Read >
Author: Gordon Moss The World's Greatest Networker

Autistic Children and Oxytocin

15th August 2007
Copyright (c) 2007 Liddle Kidz� Infant and Children's Pediatric Massage Usually diagnosed by the age of three years, Autism is a complex developmental condition, which affects a child's ability to develop normal language, form relationships with othe... Read >
Author: Tina Allen Liddle Kidz

Is It Possible To Interact With Children With Autism?

10th August 2007
When you go to the grocery store, the mall or even the movies- have you encountered a family with a child with autism and fumbled for the appropriate way to interact? Speaking honestly, most of us who don�t have frequent contact with children with auti... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer

The 4400 4.02 "Fear Itself" Recap

24th July 2007
Where is Jordan Collier when you need him? Tonight's episode of The 4400 featured a dad who gives his autistic son a dose of Promicin. Now how harmful can an autistic child be? Very harmful, especially when he's on Promicin. The boy, who by the way is obs... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola

Bullying and your child with Aspergers

30th May 2007
In March 2007 in the UK moves were made to start putting pressure on Tony Blair and the rest of government to start recognising and helping autistic children in schools who are being bullied. A number of parents have outlined that their children are being... Read >

Sensory Activities for Autistic Children

25th April 2007
We learn through our senses. Our basic survival also based on our senses. We would immediately remove our hand when it accidentally touch something hot. Unconsciously, we learn and survive through our senses. But children with autism commonly have problem... Read >
Author: jasman arifin

Medication for Children with Autism

18th April 2007
Has your therapist told you that your autistic child is regressing in his program and suggested medication to help him? You are worried on the lack of progress in your child's development, but you are also not sure whether to medicate him is the answer. S... Read >
Author: jasman arifin

Treatment in cases of autism

01st March 2007
Treatment for autism cases is quite variable this days. Choosing a specific way of treating someone is done according to some factors : the behavior of the patient, the development stage in witch he is and possible medications that that person can take. I... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola

Autism and intelligence

19th February 2007
While the average IQ rate of the population seems to be about 100, patients with autism mostly have a decreased one due to the learning disability or creating the disabilities; some of the autistics though have shown a normal or even high IQ rate. From th... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola

Obsessive and repetitive actions in autistic patients

15th February 2007
For unexplained reasons, autistic children show obsessions to particular objects, sometimes even a strange kind of attachment towards them, and act by repetitive senseless actions. Their repetitive behavior has been given more potential explanation; some ... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola

Some Facts about Autism

07th February 2007
Autism is one of the mental and behavioral disorders classified under the Pervasive Developmental Disorders or PDD. This is a group of disorders characterized by severe and pervasive abnormalities in social-interaction skills, presence of stereotyped beha... Read >
Author: Jose Feliciano

Does Your Child Have Autism?

07th February 2007
To find out if your child is manifesting the symptoms of autism consider the following assessments: 1. Your child shies away from or repels human contact or affection: An autistic child does not want to be hugged. They usually stiffen when held. The... Read >
Author: Jose Feliciano

Misguided Parents Put Kids at Risk in Mumps Outbreak

10th May 2006
Copyright 2006 Mike Patrick Jr, MD Mumps is sweeping the Midwest with the speed of a California wildfire. Doctors have diagnosed a thousand cases of the viral disease, and there's no end in sight. Those most at risk for severe disease in the outbreak a... Read >
Author: Mike Patrick Jr, MD

Autism: Educating the Child and the Parents

14th April 2006
Have you ever felt difficulty in expressing yourself? Have you ever come across a point in your life when words are not enough to give justice to what you feel? Education They say that knowledge is power. This is one power that cannot be divested or... Read >
Author: Masni Rizal Mansor

Seven Steps To Organising Your Autistic Child

17th February 2006
There are a hundred reasons why you should organise yourself and your autistic child. But it was best put by the US writer, Florynce R Kennedy who said 'Don't agonize, organize.' If you don't organise yourself you are going to be dealing with all ki... Read >
Author: Ben Sidman

Top Ten Ways To Cope When Caring For Someone With Autism

17th February 2006
No matter who you are or what you do, caring for someone with autism is difficult and can often stretch you to your limits. Every now and again you can end up feeling like things are getting on top of you. The trouble is that more often than can become ... Read >
Author: Ben Sidman