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Traveling With an Autistic Child -What Can Be Done

Jenny — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 09:03:24 +0000

Daily life with an Autistic child can be a challenge to say the least. What should you do if you are traveling for vacation, or another purpose? Lets look at some things a parent can do when traveling with their Autistic child. Click here to read more

Medicines That Are Used Today to Treat Autism

Jenny — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 10:02:20 +0000

There are many types of medications used to treat Autism. These medications will fall into different categories based on the type of problem that is being dealt with. Medication will not cure the Autism, it just helps with some of the problems associated with it. Here are some of the medications used when treating an Autistic child. Click here to read more

Tips for Celebrating Holidays with a Child Who Has Autism

Jenny — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 22:32:44 +0000

The holidays are all about being with family and enjoying the festivities. This can be very difficult for a child with Autism. This does not mean the holidays are ruined, it just means that as a parent you will have to take some precautions. Here are some tips for celebrating the holidays with your Autistic child. Click here to read more

How is Autism Diagnosed

Jenny — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 14:04:12 +0000

The signs and levels of Autism vary in each child. This can make getting a diagnosis difficult. Children on the higher level of the Autism spectrum may go years without being diagnosed. There are may factors that go into an Autism diagnosis. We will go over some of the criteria being used to diagnose a child with Autism. Click here to read more

Gluten Free Diet And Autism

Jenny — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 10:33:32 +0000

The Gluten free diet consists of removing any foods from your Autistic child’s diet that contain Gluten. This can seem hard at first because so many foods do have Gluten in them. Gluten is found in most prepared foods. Foods containing wheat, barley ,oats, or rye need to be eliminated from the diet. Gluten can also be found in some vinegars and sauces. Artificial flavorings often contain Gluten. Click here to read more

Coping With Autism As A Parent of an Autistic Child

Jenny — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 15:34:04 +0000

Having an Autistic child can be very hard, and rewarding at the same time. Autism is not always easy, and some days will go according to plan, and others will make you want to climb back in bed. You will need a way to cope to stay strong for you child. Here are some ways of coping when you have a child with Autism. Click here to read more

Alternative Treatments or Medicine for Autism – Find Out Here

Jenny — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 09:33:16 +0000

Usually the first treatment mentioned for Autism is medication. This is changing. More people are open to trying alternative treatments. Medications can have terrible side effects, so more people are looking for natural products. Here are some alternative treatments used for Autism. Click here to read more

What Are The Treatments for Aspergers Syndrome

Jenny — Sat, 21 Mar 2009 23:02:52 +0000

There is not one set treatment for Aspergers syndrome. You will not find a medication that will cure a child with Aspergers. Instead you will find several treatments to help with the problems associated with Aspergers syndrome. Here we will examine some of the treatments used with Aspergers syndrome. Click here to read more

What Causes Autism, What Triggers the Condition

Jenny — Sat, 21 Mar 2009 20:32:12 +0000

What causes Autism is something every doctor hears when they tell a parent their child is Autistic. There is not one definite answer to this question. There are several thoughts on what causes Autism. Some of the causes of Autism are thought to be genetic. Doctors think there are several genes that cause Autism, but have yet to locate them. They now feel that some people are born with the predisposition to be Autistic. Then they have some type of environmental trigger and they become Autistic. Click here to read more

Autistic Children Need Schedules Full Stop.

Jenny — Sat, 21 Mar 2009 19:31:56 +0000

Schedules are an important part of every child’s life. This is especially true when dealing with a child of special needs like Autism. Having a schedule will help the Autistic child feel a sense of structure. Children with Autism often have anxiety issue they are dealing with. Having a schedule helps the levels of anxiety to drop. They know what to expect on a daily basis. They know at a certain time of the day what they will be doing. Click here to read more

Just Been Diagnosed With Autism?

Jenny — Sat, 21 Mar 2009 15:03:40 +0000

Receiving a diagnosis of Autism can seem overwhelming. You may be left with a lot of unanswered questions about the diagnosis. You might be thinking the diagnosis is wrong. This cannot be happening to your child. There are different feelings and emotions you will experience when dealing with a diagnosis of Autism. Here are some of the ways you might be feeling, and ways to come to terms with the diagnosis. Click here to read more

How is Autism Treated Today

Jenny — Sat, 21 Mar 2009 14:03:56 +0000

Once you find out your child is Autistic you will then want to begin some type of treatment plan. There are many different treatments for Autism. Many worry that they will have to use medications that can be dangerous to their child. This is not the case. While some children need medication not all children do. There are a lot of other treatments available to the Autistic child besides prescription medication.
Some people will go with the standard type of treatment plan, while others will try an alternative, natural plan. We will look at some different types of treatment for Autism. Click here to read more

Autism and Special Needs Schools

Jenny — Sat, 21 Mar 2009 11:33:48 +0000

Autistic children will have special needs when it comes to schooling. Many children with Autism go to public school and do just fine with some special modifications. There are laws pertaining to kids with disabilities. Here are some of the things you will need to know about Autism and school. Click here to read more

Does Melatonin Help Autistic Children Sleep?

Jenny — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 21:32:28 +0000

Our bodies naturally produce Melatonin. In Autistic children the amount of Melatonin produced is not enough. They have problems falling asleep at night. Night after night of too little sleep can really take a toll on an Autistic child. They can have more unwanted behaviors. If a child is not sleeping, most of the time the parent is not sleeping either. This can make for a terribly grouchy child and parent. Starting out the day tired can ruin the entire day. The child will not want to cooperate with you or anyone else. This can make therapy or doctors appointments very unpleasant. Click here to read more

Can Autism be Cured? A common Question Asked By Parents

Jenny — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 13:03:08 +0000

This is a question that every parent of an Autistic child will ask at some point. The answer is no. There is no cure for Autism. While you may see ads for books, or products that promise a cure for Autism, they are misleading you. Autism has no cure. There are lots of treatments that can make living with Autism easier.
Here are some of the treatments that help with Autism. Click here to read more

Signs of PDD-NOS – Persuasive Developmental Disorder

Jenny — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 12:33:00 +0000

Children with Persuasive Developmental Disorder Not Otherwise Specified (PDD-NOS) show different signs at different times. This is one of the reasons they are not classified as fully Autistic. Lets look at one of the signs associated with PDD-NOS. Click here to read more

What are the Symptoms Of Aspergers Syndrome – The Tell Tale Signs

Jenny — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 20:12:36 +0000

Aspergers is a form of Autism. People with Aspergers syndrome are on the higher end of the spectrum. They usually have normal language skills. Their main problem is dealing with people socially. Usually these problems are first noticed when a child begins school. The child can have all the signs of Aspergers, or only a few. Here are some of the common signs of Aspergers syndrome. Click here to read more

What is Persuasive Developmental Disorder Not Otherwise Specified

Jenny — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 20:02:04 +0000

Persuasive Developmental Disorder Not Otherwise Specified is also known as PDD-NOS. This is where a child only shows some of the signs of Autism. They may not show these signs at all times, or in all places. Usually PDD-NOS is first seen in children three or four years of age. Yet some children show signs while still an infant. There are different areas that the signs could be present. We will look at two of these. Click here to read more

Let Your Autistic Child be a Kid – Don’t Be Afraid

Jenny — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 19:01:48 +0000

Many parents with Autistic children are afraid to let their child be a kid. They get so wrapped up in their child’s treatment they forget to let them have fun. They focus on keeping them safe, and become to protective. The child’s life becomes full of doctors, or therapy appointments. They get little time to just be a kid. While it is important to keep your child safe it is also important to give them time to do things they like. Here are some things you can do to make sure your child gets to be a kid. Click here to read more

Is My Child Autistic? How Do I Tell?

Jenny — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 18:31:40 +0000

Autism is a popular topic in the news right now. Several celebrities have came out and told the world about their Autistic children. This is causing more people to be aware of Autism, and to question whether their child is Autistic. Nobody wants to think that something could be wrong with their child. Then they watch a news report, or hear someone talking about a child that has Autism and they start to question their own child. Click here to read more

How is PDD-NOS Diagnosed And Assessed?

Jenny — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 18:01:32 +0000

PDD-NOS is a diagnosis given when a child does not meet all the criteria for Autism, but they show several of the signs. PDD-NOS or Persuasive Developmental Disorder Not Otherwise Specified is diagnosed with several different types of assessments. We will look at these different types of assessments needed for PDD-NOS. Click here to read more

Dairy Free Diets to Treat Autism

Jenny — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 17:31:24 +0000

Parents are turning to their child’s diet to when treating Autism. Some believe that Autistic children have a food sensitivity. They believe dairy, also known as Casein, is one of the foods to cause problems with Autistic children. Removing all dairy from your child’s diet can at first seem very difficult to do. Most kids love cheese and ice cream. Click here to read more

Tips On Potty Training an Autistic Child

Jenny — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 17:01:16 +0000

Potty training a normal, healthy child can be hard work. What do you do when that child is Autistic? Maybe they do not even understand what it means to use the potty. Here are some helpful suggestion when potty training and Autistic child. Click here to read more

What Are The Tell Tale Signs of Autism

Jenny — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 16:31:08 +0000

With all the recent publicity of Autism in the news you might be wondering what are the signs of Autism. Here are a list of signs that can be associated to Autism. If you see these signs in your child speak to their doctor about having them evaluated. The sooner that Autism is discovered the better the chances are at treating it. Click here to read more

Tips To Get your Autistic Child Photographed

Jenny — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 16:01:00 +0000

The needs of an Autistic child can be photographing them very difficult. They can have a hard time sitting in one position, or have sensory issues with bright lights. Here are some tips for getting the perfect picture of your Autistic child. Click here to read more