Autism Treatment Network

Can exercise improve behavior? Help encouraging a child who has autism

“Can exercise improve our son’s autism-related problem behaviors? What can we do to increase his activity?”

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Treating the Whole Person: 2013 Autism Speaks National Conference

Posted by Clara Lajonchere, PhD, Autism Speaks vice president of clinical programs

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Helping Families Safely Manage Behavioral Medicines

The author of our newest AS-ATN/AIR-P tool kit describes how it grew from the needs and desires of families 

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What's the connection between autism and depression?

This week’s “Got Questions?” answe... More...

Why Has Our Daughter Become Violent?

Our daughter has been loving and affectionate for twelve years. But since she’s reached puberty she’s been biting, scratching and completely checking out when she gets her period. What is known about girls with autism at pubert... More...

New Directions for Autism Speaks Autism Treatment Network

Posted by Clara Lajonchere, PhD, Autism Speaks vice presi... More...

Behavioral Medication Side Effects

One of your recent blogs described a study aimed at manag... More...

Encouraging Picky Eaters with Autism to Try New Foods

My grandson is turning five and eats only a handful of foods. What can we do to get him to try new foods?

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Investing in Research for Today's Families

How can we best invest research dollars to benefit today’s children and adults with autism?

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