Articles
Expert Opinion
5.23.2014
Autism and overeating
Click here to read about how Alison Wheeland, OT answers a question on autism and overeating to self-sooth and sensory-focused suggestions for
Expert Opinion
5.22.2014
Autism and Bipolar disorder
Can you be autistic and bipolar? Studies suggest that bipolar disorder may be common in children and adults with autism.
Science News
5.19.2014
New Meta-analysis Confirms: No Association Between Autism and Vaccines
Is there a connection between autism and vaccines? Studies reaffirm that vaccines don't cause autism and that some immunizations can decrease autism
Expert Opinion
5.16.2014
A Parent Wonders: Are New Repetitive Behaviors OCD or ‘Just Autism’
Our 25-year-old son, diagnosed with PDD-NOS, has always had some repetitive behaviors. Lately, though, he's wanting to redo things such as getting
Expert Opinion
5.16.2014
Why Is Brain Tissue Donation Vital to Advancing Autism Treatment?
I read about BrainNet and your new push to increase postmortem brain donations. Why? What has brain tissue research done for the autism community?
Expert Opinion
5.9.2014
Help! 10 Year Old with Autism Gorges Till He Throws Up
Advice on breaking the cycle from specialists in the Autism Speaks Autism Treatment Network
Expert Opinion
5.2.2014
Autism and Social Acceptance: The Importance of Table Manners
We heard autism educator Peter Gerhardt talk about how important table manners are for social acceptance. Our 17 year old has come a long way in other
Science News
4.15.2014
Autism and Pets: More Evidence of Social Benefits
Autism and dogs: Study supports idea that interacting with pets benefits many autistic children. Click here to read more.
Expert Opinion
4.11.2014
When Medical Issues Complicate Autism's Eating Challenges
Our daughter (who has autism) had a feeding tube for her first two years of life due to laryngomalacia. Now she fears swallowing. What's a family to
Expert Opinion
4.4.2014
PANDAS Syndrome: How it differs from autism
Click here to read an experts opinion on the treatment of PANDAS, the relationship between strep and PANDAS, and the differences between PANDAS and
Expert Opinion
3.21.2014
Grade-schooler with Autism Nauseated by Food Smells
Our son, age 9, has a lot of food aversions. Just the sight or smell of many foods make him feel sick. Besides making it difficult to get him to even
Expert Opinion
3.14.2014
Guidance on helping nonverbal child severely disabled by autism
My child is severely disabled by autism and will probably never be verbal or independent. How can we improve his quality of life?
Science News
3.10.2014
CDC Study Flags High Rate of Obesity among Teens with Autism
Medication side effects may play role in doubling obesity rate among teens with autism; associated health problems highlight need for expert help
Expert Opinion
3.7.2014
Help! Our Adult Son Has Severe Autism and Extremely Narrow Diet
Our grown son - who's severely affected by autism and living in a group home - no longer eats anything but white-bread bologna sandwiches. We're
Expert Opinion
2.28.2014
Grandson Has Autism, Gets Teased for Messy Eating
Child psychologist, Lauren Elder, provides tips to help your child with autism learn how to eat neatly. Click here to read more.
Expert Opinion
2.21.2014