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Expert Opinion
10.28.2016
When does autism-related picky eating cross line to feeding disorder?
I know that food aversions and picky-eating are common among kids on the autism spectrum. When does picky eating cross the line and become something
Expert Opinion
10.21.2016
Parents seek autism advice: Adult daughter stressed at work
Our daughter is 23. She has autism, can express herself and respond, has made great strides in her development and now has a community job though a
Science News
10.18.2016
Small study finds folinic acid improves communication & eases symptoms of autism
In a small study funded by Autism Speaks, treatment with folinic acid improved communication and eased symptoms in language-impaired autistic children
Expert Opinion
10.14.2016
Help! Our son with autism just laughs when others bully and tease
Click here to read an experts opinion on how parents can help their autistic child understand social signals during bullying or negative interactions.
Expert Opinion
9.16.2016
How do we teach our autistic child to listen?
Click here to see how Child Psychologists Rebecca Hellenthal and Megan Norris answer a question about how to get an autistic child to listen.
Expert Opinion
9.9.2016
Autism and thunder: Parents seek advice to ease child’s extreme fear
My son has autism and is very sensitive to noises. Recently he's become afraid of thunder. I notice that his heart races and he sticks his fingers in
Blog
8.25.2016
When someone says your child with autism will eat when they're hungry
This guest post is by best-selling author and speaker Kerry Magro, an adult who’s on the autism spectrum.
Expert Opinion
8.19.2016
Child Won't Stop Snorting
We're struggling with stimming and autism [sensory stimulating behavior]. Our seven-year-old has developed deep snorting, from the back of his throat.
Expert Opinion
8.12.2016
Parents seek autism-savvy advice on getting 3-year-old to interact
They know that pointing and shared attention is important, ask how to begin when their preschooler ignores them.
Expert Opinion
8.5.2016
Helping students with autism make the back-to-school transition
Click here to read an expert opinion from autism educator Peter Gerhardt, on helping students with autism make the back-to-school transition.
Expert Opinion
7.29.2016
Autism and learning to write
Click here to see how Desiree Gapultos, Occupational Therapist, answers a question about autism and writing. Our expert has tips for fun activities
Expert Opinion
7.22.2016
Autism toilet training dilemma
Click here to see how Dr. Daniel W. Mruzek and graduate student Angeles Nunez answer a question about autism and bathroom issues and give perspective
Expert Opinion
7.15.2016
Service dogs or therapy dogs for autism
What is the difference between therapy dogs for autism and autism service dogs? Click here to see what kind of dog is right for your autistic child.
Expert Opinion
7.8.2016
Toddler on Autism Spectrum Jumps All Night
Click here to see how Elizabeth Pulliam, PsyD. responds to a question about a toddler with autism jumping when excited.
Expert Opinion
7.1.2016
Febrile seizures, epilepsy and autism: Your questions answered
A Q&A with neurologist Jamie Capal of the Autism Speaks Autism Treatment Network and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center.
Expert Opinion
6.24.2016