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Expert Opinion
9.5.2018
Autism and Puberty
Experts from Mount Sinai Adolescent Health Center share advice about autism and puberty in teens. Click here to access free resources to help your
Expert Opinion
9.5.2018
The Pica and Autism Connection: Help & Perspective
Our teenager continues to eat the strangest things. Is there a connection between autism and pica or other eating disorders?
Expert Opinion
9.5.2018
Auditory Processing Disorder
I read that Autism Speaks is funding research into auditory processing disorder. What is it, and how does it affect people with autism?
Expert Opinion
9.5.2018
What is Discrete Trial Training?
Read Dr. Lauren Elder's opinion on how Discrete Trial Training can help teach skills to autistic kids and the types of ABA that are effective for
Expert Opinion
9.5.2018
What is it about autism and trains?
See how developmental pediatrician Amanda Bennett answers a question from parents about autism and trains.
Expert Opinion
9.5.2018
What is it about autism and food?
What is it about autism and food? Psychologist Emily Kuschner answers a question from parents who are concerned about their child's eating habits and
Expert Opinion
9.5.2018
Autism and eating behaviors: Child only eats junk food
Click here to read an expert opinion from occupational therapist Moira Pena, on how to help your autistic child eat healthier when they prefer junk
Life on the Spectrum
9.5.2018
My life before my autism diagnosis
This guest post is by Jake McNeil, a 21-year-old adult with autism from the United Kingdom.
Blog
9.5.2018
How my family faces roadblocks
Jane Springer is the grandmother of twins, one of whom has autism. In the post below, she explains how her family has overcome roadblocks they have
Blog
9.5.2018
Teacher Turned Journalist Reports on Autism in China
Guest post by journalist Nick Compton, of China’s Global Journalism Institute, Tsinghua University, Beijing Last month, China joined in
Blog
9.5.2018
These 5 students taught me to never define someone by a label
This post is from Claire Turner, a senior majoring in social work at Defiance College, who served as the resident advisor for the ASD Affinity
Science News
9.5.2018
Distance training improves autism care, shortens diagnosis time
Study shows good results from ECHO Autism – innovative training for doctors in communities without autism specialists
Blog
9.5.2018
Quest Diagnostics starts jobs program for adults with autism
At Quest Diagnostics we aim to promote a healthier world, build value and create an inspiring workplace. One of the ways we do this is by partnering
Expert Opinion
9.5.2018
Guidance on Probiotics
Probiotics for autism may relieve GI distress and even improve behavior. Should I buy them? What’s the best kind?
Expert Opinion
9.5.2018
Social Communication Disorder: Parents Seek Guidance
“Can you explain the new DSM-5 category of Social Communication Disorder? Who would receive this diagnosis, and what therapies would help?”
Blog
9.5.2018