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Autism And Discipline – It’s All About Consistency

29th September 2009
Nearly all parents struggle to find the right way to discipline their children, and there are some families in which discipline is lax or even non-existent. However, when it comes to children with autism, discipline is not only important, it can be hard t... Read >
Author: wbdoyle

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

Diagnosing Autism

21st September 2009
Autistic children are often analyzed with their state by or approximately age three. Though there may be instances when a parent is aware that there is something going on when the child is at a young age, higher functioning forms of autism are often harde... Read >
Author: Reeva

Autism Research and Education

21st September 2009
Autism Research- Autism can be defined as an abnormal absorption with the self, which is marked by communication disorders and short attention span and inability to treat others as people. It drastically affects a person’s behavior with others as wel... Read >
Author: wbdoyle

Autism and its Generated Behavioral and Mental Impairments

21st September 2009
Autism is a complex neurological disorder that dramatically affects people’s behaviors and social interactions. The disorder can be revealed in early childhood, by the age of 3. Although the first signs of autism can sometimes be identified in infants, ... Read >
Author: wbdoyle

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

Neurofeedback- Effective way to train the brain to be more efficient in its patterns and control

16th September 2009
In recent times when mental stress is increasing every day in our life Neurofeedback is a rather specific form of biofeedback therapy and it necessitates the use of a sophisticated biofeedback machine to register the biometric information of the person. I... Read >
Author: roby.john

Research Based Treatments For Autism

08th September 2009
Applied Behavior Analysis This is the most major of research based treatments for autism in the US. It is based on research done by B. F. Skinner in the early 1900's. It works by analyzing the behavior of the child in the home and figuring out what enc... Read >
Author: autistic1

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 >

What Are the Characteristic Causes For Autisic Body Motion?

16th August 2009
While people with autism appear to be physically normal, there are certain repetitive body motion characteristics that define autism. These include repetitive actions, self-abusive behavior, tantrums and aggressiveness. Through these behaviors, individual... Read >

Autism: Is There A Cure In Sight?

03rd August 2009
Autism: What causes it, and can it be cured? Autism is a disorder that is affecting more and more children. But many autistic children have been able to lead normal lives. Autism is a developmental disorder that appears in the early stages of ... Read >
Author: wbdoyle

Information about Mental Retardation

31st July 2009
Autism can be anywhere from mild to very pronounced. Children who suffer from milder forms of autism are usually very intelligent. For this category of children, the disorder only affects their emotional intelligence and their social interaction skills, l... Read >
Author: Milly

Learn Why Autistic Children Think in Pictures Instead of Words

30th July 2009
Communication skills for autistic children differ from the norm, including their thinking process. Children with autism find words too busy, so it's easier to retain information through pictures. Through remembrance of pictures, autistic children are able... Read >

Does God Love You?

09th July 2009
I love asking people if they feel that God loves them. Most respond,"Yes!"; I then ask the more challenging question: "How do you know?"; That's when it becomes interesting. I invite you to join me in raising a toast to God, Who made it very clear to m... Read >
Author: Rabbi Simcha

How Can A Charity Benefit From Car Donations

07th July 2009
Whenever you read an article on donating cars for a charity, the article generally outlines how it benefits you. You read about the fair market value tax write off for the car donor. You also hear about what a good thing it is, helping others out; the w... Read >
Author: Robert Bell

Treating Autism Symptoms with Supplements (Part 3)

22nd June 2009
Part 3: Combating Oxidative Stress and Brain Inflammation with Vitamin C Oxidative stress is a big problem with most autistic children. Oxidative stress refers to the body’s inability to detoxify, or remove toxins from the system. When toxins, viru... Read >
Author: Phil Le Breton

Treating Autism Symptoms with Vitamins and Supplements (Part 2)

22nd June 2009
Part 2: Vitamins and Supplements that Treat the Nervous System and Boost Immunity Certain vitamins and supplements have proven to be beneficial in treating certain symptoms and behaviors prevalent in autistic children. We are increasingly encouraged by... Read >
Author: Phil Le Breton

A New Affordable Therapy for ADD/ADHD

05th June 2009
A New Affordable Therapy for ADD/ADHD All the research over the past 40 years shows clearly that EEG biofeedback training (aka Neurofeedback or Neurotherapy training)has been by far the most effective therapy for ADD/ADHD with a "cure" rate of 85% ... 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

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

Virginia Lawmakers Strike Down Autism Health Insurance Bill

27th March 2009
Families in Virginia have fought long and hard to get a state bill passed which would require health insurance providers to cover the medical care of autistic children. Recently, however, that bill was killed in the state Senate. The Washington Post r... Read >
Author: JenB

MMR Compensation Claims Laid to Rest

10th March 2009
Three families in the US who launched compensation claims regarding the link between the MMR (measles, mumps and rubella) vaccine and autism have had their cases thrown out of court this week. The families had tried to make a compensation claim through th... Read >
Author: Ruth

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

How To Deal With Negative Autism Social Skills

25th November 2008
Autism social skills greatly affect the behavior of autistic individuals in social settings. Autism itself can create problems for individuals in their speech, language, or behavior. For some with autism, language may be delayed, speech may be difficult ... Read >
Author: Jon Arnold

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

A Primer To Understand Basics Of What is Autism

29th September 2008
Autism is a word we hear a lot these days. So perhaps you’ve wondered exactly what is autism. This is a brain development disorder that impairs social interaction and communication. It manifests itself through restricted and repetitive behavior, usual... 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

What Is The National Autistic Society?

12th September 2008
The NAS or The National Autistic Society is an organization/charity in the United Kingdom that is devoted to fighting for the rights of autistic individuals. Many times, families do not know how to handle situations that may arise with their autistic chil... 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

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 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

The Autism Society of America

01st September 2008
The Autism Society of America or ASA is an organization that encompasses an army of volunteers that staff a website that provides information on autism and collects donations for research and other positive autism outlets. The ASA has not only vowed to he... 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

How Is Autism Diagnosed

01st September 2008
Autism diagnoses are different than most diagnoses of other disorders. It may take doctors years to finally gather up enough evidence for the diagnoses of autism. Parents usually are suspect long before the diagnoses is given because they can see that the... 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 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

Candida and Yeast Infections- The Effects of Candida Yeast on Children

13th August 2008
For years, Candida yeast overgrowth has been a known problem among adults but in recent times, children have captured the attention of medical researchers and doctors specific to this yeast. In fact, new studies are showing that some of the common childh... Read >

Information On Leaky Gut Syndrome

29th July 2008
Leaky gut syndrome in conjunction with autism is still being researched; a number of studies and research are under way to better understand how the syndrome starts, why it can be prevalent in autistic children, and how to treat it. Simply, leaky guy synd... 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

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

Why You Are Hearing More about Autism

22nd July 2008
Vallejo, CA � It has been a high profile year for autism. A severely autistic Minnesota boy was banned from church. An autistic kindergartner in Florida was voted out of class. A mother and her autistic son were thrown off an American Airlines flight... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer

Knowing Your Rights: Laws and Autism

21st July 2008
If you or your child has autism, some of the most basic things you can study and learn are your rights. Every American citizen is protected under the constitution, and there are special laws that have been passed to help protect people with autism and oth... 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

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 Self-control with Autism

11th July 2008
Self-discipline is a skill that most autistic children have trouble acquiring. This includes not only inappropriate outbursts, but also habits that can be potentially dangerous, such as being aggressive towards others or causing harm to themselves, such a... 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

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 years... Read >
Author: Susan Hutson

What are the Signs of Aspergers Syndrome?

06th May 2008
Aspergers is a syndrome in the Autism Spectrum Disorder family. People that have Aspergers syndrome are on the higher end of the spectrum meaning that their symptoms aren’t as bad as Autism. The main problem with Aspergers syndrome is that people have... Read >
Author: Sheryl Polomka

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

Why Do I See Aircraft Noise Level Warning Signs Around Mississauga?

23rd February 2008
If you are searching for a new home within the Mississauga area, you have probably noticed that in several neighbourhoods there are signs warning of aircraft noise. In this article, we will take a look at what these signs mean, why they have been posted, ... Read >
Author: Rob Parker

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

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 - 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

Herbal Medicines For Psychotic Disorders - Autism Treatment

21st January 2008
Children and adults with autism are unable to relate to others in a meaningful way. They have difficulty developing relationships or understanding other people's feelings and often develop strange obsessions or odd behavior patterns. Autism is believed to... Read >
Author: Alien

How Kids Learn

25th September 2007
In today’s world, with children beginning school even younger, and classes getting harder, you no longer just want to give your child a head start in any way possible, you absolutely NEED to. Every parent is quite aware that the rate at which their chil... Read >
Author: Alexis Masterson

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

Do you know that scuba diving has a great healing to the mind, body and soul?

30th July 2007
Water music always has a soothing effect on the mind and soul. That is why, you find a lot new age music features water as the background for the music. In Feng Shui element, it is good to have a fountain, a waterfall in the house or compound provided it ... Read >
Author: Felice L

How to Choose Aspergers Schools

02nd July 2007
Choosing the right school for any child can be stressful; finding one for your child with Aspergers can be almost too frightening. Every child deserves a good education and the law provides that children with disabilities such as Aspergers be educated wit... Read >

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 >

Apserger's Our Story - Finally a Diagnosis

21st May 2007
This is the final part of a 3 part story about our Asperger's story. We had recently commenced seeing a Counsellor as we could not understand Jess' behaviour. The counsellor recommended that we see a Psychologist that she had a lot of time for. He sp... Read >
Author: Sue Taylor

Publish a Book Through Print on Demand Program Publishing Agents

21st May 2007
Many people would like to publish a book. It was a dream for many of us who had to deal with agents or Self pubishing until recently, when Print on Demand Program came to the fore; the dream seemed out of many of our grasps. Tody there are many options fo... Read >
Author: Peter Gitundu

Disciplining an Asperger Child

08th May 2007
An Asperger child may throw tantrum or behave aggressively when he is disappointed or frustrated as other children do. But he is not doing it intentionally, because as an Asperger child, he is unable to understand that other people have thoughts and feeli... Read >
Author: jasman arifin

Children affected by autism

18th April 2007
In cases of autistic children usually something is wrong by the time the child is 18 months old and requires help by the time the child is 2. Children with autism have difficulties in verbal and non-verbal communication, social interactions and pretend pl... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola

Special needs children learn language development and social skills in play

03rd April 2007
Learn to play with your special needs child to help language development and stimulate valuable social skills in autistic children From experience, I know that developmental and educational toys alone are not enough to help a child with special needs. ... Read >
Author: Lesley Burton

Top 10 treatments

26th March 2007
From the early days of medicine, when having a mental problem was considered a revenge from God, till now when we fully understand the actions of the disease and the way it affects the body, modern medicine has come a long way. With the help of modern te... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola

Main symptoms of the autistic disorder

12th March 2007
The forms of autism vary from mild cases to more severe ones and the exact symptoms also vary according to case. The most affected area of activities is the area of social communications and relationships. Autistic children have problems in making friends... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola

Signs and symptoms of autism and autistic disorders

28th February 2007
Autism is the most classical condition from the group of autism spectrum diseases, including the Asperger syndrome, the Rett syndrome, the Childhood disintegrative disorder and the pervasive developmental disorder. The most important and frequent charact... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola

Signs and symptoms of the autistic disorder

27th February 2007
The first signs of autism occur during the early infancy and the disorder is usually diagnosed by the age of three when parents are alarmed by the abnormal development of their child. Infants mostly develop normally until the age of 2 when the growth as w... 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

Understanding autistic behavior

15th February 2007
Autism is a very complex and difficult to understand disorder. Patients suffering from its symptoms mainly suffer from the impossibility to communicate with others, express their own feelings or integrate other person’s actions. The language they use is... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola

Signs and symptoms of autism

15th February 2007
Parents suspect an abnormality in their children’s development around 18months but see a doctor at the age of 2 of the child and the autistic disorder s only diagnosed at about 3-4 years when the child patient a lack of communication skills, lack of int... 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

Most common features of autism

10th February 2007
The autistic disorder is mainly characterized by the impaired social interaction as well as by the refusal of the patients to respond to their names or react to other people’s eye contact. Autistic children can hardly integrate voices and usually look f... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola

Autism therapy methods

29th January 2007
Until today, no real cure for autism has been detected. But an early and proper treatment could very much lessen the disruptive behavior and reduce the challenges parents and physicians deal with due to the disorder. An appropriate treatment might help au... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola

How Video Games Affect Health

19th January 2007
How Video Games Affect Health Concerned about the effects of video games on your kids health? Or perhaps you’re just curious about this stuff or need to research it for a paper. Below you’ll find the information you’ll need on this topic with lin... Read >
Author: DamienD

The connectivity theory and autism syndrome

03rd January 2007
Autism syndrome affects the way a person communicates and limits the ability to relate to others in a meaningful way, it is a lifelong developmental disorder that emerges in early childhood. A child with autism syndrome isn't able to appreciate cuddles or... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola

Disparities among African-Americans with autism syndrome

30th December 2006
Autism syndrome is a complicated disorder which affects every race, ethnic group and socioeconomic status and it can be diagnosed in children as 18 months old. A parent becomes concerned when his child may lack eye contact, be deaf or avoids interacting w... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola

Learn to help autistic persons as early as possible by understanding the signs of autism

17th November 2006
The disorders that affect the behavior and the way that an individual interacts with others are very hard to understand and therefore to treat. Because we know so little about the brain we can't determine what causes developmental disorders or what is the... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola

Learn more about child autism and help those that suffer from it

17th November 2006
Children that suffer from autism like to isolate themselves from others and they live in a world of their own, not caring about what happens around them. Autism is a brain deficiency which renders its victims unable to socialize or communicate with other ... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola

An autism symptoms checklist

12th September 2006
People that suffer from autism seem to live in their own worlds, they reject any contact with other persons and they do not socialize at all. Unfortunately we know so little about this disorder so the only thing we can do for autistic people is to try to ... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola

Historic Autism Funding

06th August 2006
On Saturday August 5, 2006, the United States Senate passed the Combating Autism Act with a unanimous vote. This act, sponsored by Senator Rick Santorum, Republican from Pennsylvania makes available $900 million dollars in monies for the diagnosing an... Read >
Author: William Noel

Autism and its Generated Behavioral and Mental Impairments

26th June 2006
Autism is a complex neurological disorder that dramatically affects people's behaviors and social interactions. The disorder can be revealed in early childhood, by the age of 3. Although the first signs of autism can sometimes be identified in infants, th... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola

Understanding the Notion of Borderline Autism

26th June 2006
The concept of autism can sometimes be very confusing. The syndrome first explained by Austrian psychiatrist Leo Kanner in the 40's has generated many controversial opinions throughout the course of history. Autism is a very complex neurological disorder ... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola

The Importance of Keeping an Autism Symptoms Checklist

17th May 2006
Autism is a neurological disorder that may lead to serious damage at behavioral, communication and social interactions level. Usually confirmed during the first periods of life, autism is considered to be a serious condition that determines abnormalities ... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola

Pay Careful Attention to Potential Signs of Autism

17th May 2006
Parents suspecting that their child might be suffering from autism should pay attention to any sign that may reveal the presence of the disorder. The signs of autism are best to be discovered during the child's first year of life, in order to minimize the... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola

Malign Effects of Child Autism

17th May 2006
Autism is considered to be a serious neurological disorder, causing dramatic changes in behavior and affecting social interactions, communication skills and adaptability. The first signs of autism can either be spotted at birth or later in childhood. Chil... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola

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

No More Distractions with Noise Reduction Headphones

25th March 2006
The world is a very noisy place with loud, intermittent sounds and constant, droning noises – noise reduction headphones can help you get a little peace amongst the distractions of everyday life. Headphones can block out the myriad of sounds that occur in... Read >
Author: Patrick Altoft

Autism Research and Education

06th March 2006
Autism Research- Autism can be defined as an abnormal absorption with the self, which is marked by communication disorders and short attention span and inability to treat others as people. It drastically affects a person's behavior with others as well ... Read >
Author: JTM Marketing

Awareness of Autism

17th February 2006
Promoting awareness can help people understand what autism is, how it affects people and appreciate that this is a condition that many people have. If everyone knew the symptoms, the behaviors and the way it affects others then autistic people would be t... Read >
Author: Ben Sidman

Autism and Communication

17th February 2006
It was the great American Financer, Bernard Baruch that said "Feelings are 55% body language, 38% tone and 7% words" in other words, its not just what you say but the way that you say it. On the other hand, only the words are required for actual communica... Read >
Author: Ben Sidman

What is the Theory of Multiple Intelligences?

03rd October 2005
Howard Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences developed as he worked with brain injured adults and autistic children. He identified distinct portions of the brain that control specific human abilities or talents like analysis, classification, speech... Read >
Author: Michele R Acosta