Tag Archives: Autism

    One of the fastest-growing natural treatments for autism is vitamin B12 supplementation. That’s because vitamin B12 is one of the most essential nutrients for the brain, making it an ideal supplement for children with autism-spectrum disorder, as well as ADD, ADHD, or other sensory processing issues. Vitamin B12 supports the brain Vitamin B12 […]

    The Truth about Autistic Children: Misconceptions and myths about autistic children abound. Here are some facts about  autism spectrum disorder, Asperger syndrome, and the many symptoms of autism. Myth #1 Autism is a curable disease. There is no universally accepted “cure” for autism. However, there exist varieties of treatments that effectively help one […]

    Autism Speaks cites best US Cities: An autism community of over 800 partook in a new online survey led by Autism Speaks, proving that the best places to live with autistic children are in the metro. Metropolitan areas are most autism-friendly You might think you live in one of the best cities for […]

    You Tube has an assortment of great video clips that raise social awareness about autism, in addition to helping you and your family cope with common issues experienced by children who have autism. Children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD’s) suffer from a developmental disability that hinders their communication skills.  They have difficulty expressing […]

Stress-Free Trips for Children with Autism Summer’s here. Now what? It’s only the middle of the summer, and already your kids are climbing the walls looking for something to do.  If you are a parent of a child with autism, then you understand that your child finds comfort in structure.  If your son (or daughter) has […]

    Reasons to get a tracking device for your children, especially if they have autism: You’re at the park watching your 18-month-old dig in the sand.  You reach into your beach tote to retrieve a water bottle, glance back to check on your toddler, and she isn’t there.  Your eyes quickly scan the grassy […]

    Here are some sensational stories of autistic children who found solace through animal therapy. Have you hugged your Horse today? Meet Rowan.  Diagnosed with autism at the age of two, Rowan used to have 12 toddler temper tantrums per day.  But unlike typical temper tantrums experienced by non-autistic kids, these fits were explosive and […]

    What are the best diets for children with autism? Here are some gluten-free diet dips, plus 5 more great eating plans for kids with special needs. Autism is a brain disorder that affects a child’s ability to communicate feelings, desires, and needs. Autistic children are often referred to as “special needs,” because they […]

Guitar Heroes for Kids with Autism A musical video game which uses the same technology as Guitar Heroes may be used in special-needs classrooms as an educational autism treatment. Designed by John Steven, graduate of the University of Abertay Dundee, the newly publicized computer kids game teaches young students with autism spectrum disorder about basic colors […]

Can a simple questionnaire pick up signs of autism in your baby? A 5-minute screening test could warn you if your baby has any of the signs of autism or autism spectrum disorder, from as early as 12 months of age, which, on the heels of Autism Awareness Month, is good news for parents everywhere. Scientific study buys […]