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10 Steps to Help your Teen with Autism Navigate Dating

What advice can you give parents on how we should talk about dating and intimacy with our teens who have autism?

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Horseback Riding as Autism Therapy

I’d like to know more about equine therapy. Can horseback riding really help people with autism?

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Behavioral Medication Side Effects

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

Guidance on Probiotics

I’ve been reading about probiotics for relieving GI distress – and even improving behavior – in individuals with autism. Should I buy them? What’s the best kind?

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Discrete Trial Training

What is Discrete Trial Training? Is it the same approach as ABA?

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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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Autism Genomics

Is there such a thing as an autism genome?

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Extracting Useful Information from Scientific Papers

The second of three blog posts addressing the question, “How can I find reliable information about autism and autism research?”

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Finding Credible Autism Research

The first of three blog posts addressing the question, “How can I find reliable information about autism and autism research?”

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Reducing Anxiety in the ER

What can I do to make the emergency room experience less traumatic for my child with autism?

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