Your Guide to Autism

Autism Education IssuesThe Autism Research Institute, or ARI, is a huge worldwide network of parents and professionals who are concerned about the affects of this autistic disorder. The ARI’s data banks are filled with case information and case histories on over 40,000 children with an autistic disorder from around [...] Continue Reading…

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We all experience grief sometimes in our life whereas we must overcome the grief at one point to master and command our emotions. Some of us cling to grief, which leads to disaster. Understanding what grief is and what traits grief adhere to can help you learn and grow [...] Continue Reading…

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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 difficult matter, and strain on [...] Continue Reading…

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Autistic children and adults often 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 communicate their needs by indicating a particular amount or length of pressure. [...] Continue Reading…

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As with any illness, disease, or disorder, there are a number of medicine options available to help control these symptoms. It is important to remember that none of these medications will “cure” autism; they simply help control some of the effects of the disorder. There are advantages and disadvantages [...] Continue Reading…

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Doctors and Diagnosing Autism

When a doctor first suggests that your child has autism, your immediate reaction might be disbelief and the urge to seek a second, third, or even fourth opinion. Because autism is so different in every child, it is a tricky disorder to diagnose. However, there are [...] Continue Reading…

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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 standardized methods to help improve visual perception, [...] Continue Reading…

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