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5.6.2016
To the moms who raise someone on the autism spectrum
This guest post is by Kerry Magro, an international motivational speaker on the autism spectrum.
Expert Opinion
5.6.2016
Mom perplexed by toddler stimming
Click here to read an expert opinion from psychologist Stephanie Weber on toddler stimming.
Expert Opinion
4.26.2016
Recognizing anxiety in children and teens with autism
Part 1 of our Q&A with the lead author of much-needed guidelines on recognizing and treating anxiety in children and adolescents with autism
Expert Opinion
4.22.2016
Chewing and Swallowing Objects
Click here to read an experts opinion on how to help children with autism that are chewing and swallowing objects.
Expert Opinion
4.15.2016
New study on health risks of risperidone: Your questions answered
Talk with the author of a new study on side effects of a commonly prescribed medicine for behavioral problems in children with autism spectrum
Expert Opinion
4.8.2016
Teenager with autism obsessed with visits to favorite places
Our son is 19 with pretty severe autism. He enjoys going to amusement parks and swimming pools. However, he becomes so obsessed afterward, not wanting
Science News
3.23.2016
Small study finds B12 injections ease autism symptoms in some children
Researchers say the results of their small study suggest that, in some children, methyl B12 shots may ease autism symptoms by improving DNA
Expert Opinion
3.18.2016
Teen with autism reluctant to drive; should this parent push?
My son, who has autism, is not sure if he wants to learn to drive. He’s nervous about getting into an accident. He follows laws, is very careful and
Expert Opinion
3.11.2016
Helping your child with autism through puberty
Guest post by child psychologist Ariella Silver and adolescent social worker Jordan Wishner, of New York City’s Mount Sinai Adolescent Health Center
Expert Opinion
3.4.2016
Perspective on new findings on regression in autism
Pediatrician and researcher Lonnie Zwaigenbaum answers questions about recent studies on autism regression signs or loss of social and communication
Expert Opinion
2.19.2016
Help! Preschooler with autism won’t stop throwing things when upset
Throwing things. This is how our 3-year-old son [recently diagnosed with autism] shows anger or disappointment. It is hard to redirect him or
Blog
2.16.2016
The do's and don'ts after an autism diagnosis
This post is by Lisa Smith, the mother of 7 children, 2 with special needs. Her son Tate has autism. Lisa blogs about her experiences at Quirks and
Expert Opinion
2.12.2016
Seven toilet training tips that help nonverbal kids with autism
“We're looking for help toilet training our 7 year old. He is very limited verbally.”
Expert Opinion
1.29.2016
Autism and drooling
Our 3-year-old was recently diagnosed with autism. He has made progress and is now talking, requesting and labeling. But he drools all the time, and
Science Blog
1.26.2016
ATN@Work: Creating a sensory-friendly dental office
Researchers at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles have created a model “sensory smart” dentist office to ease visits for kids with autism
Expert Opinion
1.22.2016