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- ***AUTISM AWARENESS Part One: What's In A Name? - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2014 from Stella WaterhouseToday people generally try to be politically correct but, while a good thing in theory that can have some drawbacks, especially in relation to Autistic Spectrum Disorders as you will see. Thus nowadays it people commonly refer to ASD as a learning 'difference' or even a 'personality trait' ...
Views: 1739 - How to Bully Proof Your Child With Autism - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2012 from Connie HammerDoes your child have a bully problem? If not, consider yourself lucky that you don't have a bully to deal with right now but would you and your child be prepared if one should arrive on his or her doorstep tomorrow? Bullying is difficult for anyone to deal with, regardless of age. All ...
Views: 1738 - Special Education: 6 Factors To Consider When Advocating For Extended School Year Services - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2008 from JoAnn CollinsAre you the parent of a child with autism or a learning disability,who believes that your child needs educational services outside of the school day? Have you been told that your child does not qualify for summer school because there is no proof of regression? This article will discuss the 6 ...
Views: 1735 - Glodilocks and Potty Training – Making It Feel Just Right! - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2010 from Connie HammerIt’s inevitable - all parents eventually have to deal with the job of weaning their child from diapers and instructing them to use the toilet independently. As this time approaches parents begin to collect resources and information from various sources to help guide and support them in this ...
Views: 1734(4 votes) - Revealed Phentramin-d diet pills - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2012 from Anne HelenIn today’s super busy lifestyle nearly majority of individuals are obese. All they do is sit, eat and add pounds of weight to their body. Main cause behind gaining weight could be many but some potential factors are over eating, imbalance in the in-take of calories, no physical activity and many ...
Views: 1732 - Out of the House and Into the Unknown Helping Individuals with Autism Cope in a Social World - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2009 from Jennifer KruminsLife at home with a child with autism is rarely easy. Changes in routine, unexpected visitors, difficulties with food, toileting and dressing can be disruptive to the whole family. Visits to the doctor or the dentist are incredibly challenging. Parents too often forego visiting friends and ...
Views: 1728(2 votes) - Extended School Year For Children In Special Education, Could it Help My Child? - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2008 from JoAnn CollinsAre you the parent of a child with a disability who thinks that your child needs an educational program during the summer? Do long summer breaks cause your child with emotional disabilities to regress in behavior? Do you think that your child needs before or after school, educational ...
Views: 1728 - Are Certain Behaviors Keeping Your Child with Autism Stuck? - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2012 from Connie HammerDo all of your child’s behaviors make sense? Most likely they do not, especially if your child has an Autism Spectrum Disorder. The neural pathways in the brain of a child with Autism are wired differently causing him or her to respond in ways that may be very foreign to us. Does that make it ...
Views: 1713 - Have You Ever Wondered Why There Are So Many Autistic Children? - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2011 from Maxine WhitfieldEvery person has heard of autism and everybody wonders why there are so many children who have it. My question first off is who decided what is normal and what isn't? Who's to say that Autism is not normal? Why does our society always look to blame someone or something they do not ...
Views: 1709(1 vote) - ***Three Top Tips for Gluten-Free Cooking - by Submitted on May 18, 2011 from Susan Lynn PerryAre you thinking about going gluten-free or have you already made the leap? If your child has autism, you might see tremendous gains once gluten is removed from his diet. Gluten can be an insidious little critter that can wreak havoc on your child’s inflamed, overworked and underperforming ...
Views: 1708(2 votes) - ***Should MY Child Be On The GFCF Diet? - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2011 from Susan Lynn PerryGoing on the Gluten-free, Casein-free Diet (otherwise known as GFCF) can have tremendous benefits for children on the autism spectrum. In fact, many physicians agree that by removing potential inflammatory ingredients from a child’s diet (especially a child on the spectrum), you have a much ...
Views: 1701(1 vote) - A Dad's Perspective on The Journey With Autism and What We Can Do to Help - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2012 from Connie HammerDads come in all shapes and sizes, personalities and temperaments, just like moms. Both mothers and fathers have dreams for their children that begin even before conception. Once a person discovers they are to become a parent, ideas form of how things will be with their son or daughter. Any ...
Views: 1692 - AUTISM AWARENESS Part Two: Shadows On The Soul - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2014 from Stella WaterhouseThe last article assessed the impact of referring to ASD as a learning 'difference' or even a 'personality trait.' As I said then, I believe that both terms can potentially cause problems. That is particularly true in relation to abuse, making it far too easy for abusers to justify ...
Views: 1691 - THE AUTISM WARS Part One: War Of The Worlds - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2014 from Stella WaterhouseRegrettably the past two decades have seen the rise of the autism wars. One such battlefront is linked to the idea that autism is triggered by some 'external force': an idea that has led many parents to buy into the idea that 'curing' autism would return to the child to 'normal' and one ...
Views: 1689 - ***TAKING THE MYTH AND MYSTERY OUT OF THE HISTORY: Part One: A Brief History of Autistic Spectrum Disorders (ASD) - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2014 from Stella WaterhouseMany myths and fallacies are attached to ASD but perhaps one of the strangest is the idea that it only actually began in the 1940s, when Leo Kanner in the US and Hans Asperger in Austria both wrote papers on the subject; describing similar but apparently different symptoms which gave rise to ...
Views: 1674 - *** 12 Things Parents and Professionals Must Understand About Educating Students with Autism and Other Developmental Disorders - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2009 from Nicole BeurkensWorking with parents and educators for over a decade has taught me some important lessons about what it means to provide a meaningful education to students with autism and other neurodevelopmental disorders. It is easy to get bogged down in the moment-to-moment challenges and lose perspective ...
Views: 1673 - Learning to Manage Guilt as a Parent of a Child with or Without Autism - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2013 from Connie HammerDoes parenting exist without guilt? Let’s face it - guilt comes with the territory. Whether or not your child is on the Autism spectrum, guilt is a difficult emotion to avoid no matter how hard a parent tries. If you are a seasoned parent you may have had more than a few encounters with guilt ...
Views: 1670(2 votes) - QUALITIES OF EXCELLENT AUTISM CARE & TREATMENT - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2012 from April ChoulatWith the range of programs and services available to parents of children with autism, it can be confusing and overwhelming to choose the most appropriate therapy option. In my experience working with families, there are several highly effective therapy programs that are significantly improving ...
Views: 1668 - Letting Go to Think Outside the Box; Insights and a Breakthrough with an Autistic Child - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2010 from Stephanie AltHow often have you had futile thoughts like, “Nothing is working. I feel like I am banging my head against the wall”? And then you surrender the mental strife, you “Let Go and let God”, “Cast your fate to the wind”, think “What will be, will be”, and to your amazement somehow a new opportunity, ...
Views: 1666(1 vote) - Can You Tell Who's Lying to You? - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2017 from Darleen PrangueAccording to the Lie Detector Guru, former Federal Agent and Police trainer J.J. Newberry there are certain signs to look for that reveals untruth. For instance successful liars have a way of getting someone to trust in them. Moreover, it is a natural habit to look into the eyes of someone and ...
Views: 1662 - Replacing Negative Behaviors in Children With Habit Training - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2012 from Connie HammerParents often complain that they work on changing one irritating behavior only to find their child has replaced it with another annoying action. The easy solution to this problem is to choose the replacement behavior yourself and instill it as a habit. All children have the ability to learn ...
Views: 1644(1 vote) - Weed Seeds – Breaking the Seed Bank! - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2012 from Mark PhillipsIn today’s era, seed collectors now seem to have a more easily accessible option through online websites where one can select from a wide range of weed seeds or marijuana seeds. You name it and they got it in the range of grass seed and more! So ideally it is a seed one stop shop. Moreover, most ...
Views: 1640 - Uterine Fibroids: Their Types and Various Treatment Options - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2017 from Ram DurisetiIt is a dream of most of the women to become pregnant or to have a baby. Some women believe that a woman’s life comes to its full shape when she becomes a mother. However, not everyone isas lucky, as there are some women who cannot become pregnant. When it comes to infertility, there are ...
Views: 1626 - Traps to Avoid When It Comes to Behaviors That Can Annoy - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2013 from Connie HammerAs parents we would all love to have a quick and efficient way of changing some of the negative behaviors our children display. There are behaviors that irritate us, embarrass us and exasperate us, and ones that present a safety issue at times. And then there are those unique, repetitive ...
Views: 1615(2 votes) - 8 Ways to Survive (and Maybe Even Enjoy) a Family Holiday with a Child with Autism - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2009 from Jennifer KruminsWork has become tedious. The walls of your home seem to be closing in. You NEED a vacation. But the thought of traveling with your children, especially your child with autism, is less than enticing. Families need vacations: time to escape the regular chores, schedules and routines of home ...
Views: 1613(1 vote) - Helping Your ASD Child Survive A Sensory Sensitive Holiday - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2011 from Connie HammerThe holidays are a time of great joy, laughter, learning experiences, sensory awakenings, and fabulous opportunities. Unfortunately, maintaining a holiday atmosphere full of merriment and cheer is not possible to sustain twenty-four hours a day, every day of the week, especially when you have a ...
Views: 1606 - Benefits of Beginning or Upgrading Your Child’s Diet for Autism and ADHD in Summer - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2012 from Stephani McGirrIn my last article, I wrote about why it’s important to stay consistent with your child’s diet for Autism or ADHD during the summer months, even though the pressure to conform to school standards is not there. This time, I’d like to talk about the benefits of starting or upgrading your ...
Views: 1604 - Laughing and Loving with Autism - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2012 from Wayne GilpinFuture Horizons became the largest publisher in the world, in autism, because of love. Not a love of profit or glory..but the love of a son. R. Wayne Gilpin had a son, Alex, who was challenged with autism, but blessed with a wonderfully giving and honest view of the world. Diagnosed at the ...
Views: 1600 - The Easy Way to Tell A Child They Have Autism? - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2012 from Connie HammerParents of children diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder often fret about when to tell their child they have an Autism Spectrum Disorder and how. What if you didn't have to tell your child he or she has Autism? Wouldn't it be nice if you lived in a world where your child could just ...
Views: 1593 - Understanding and Dealing With Angry Behavior in Young Children With Autism - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2012 from Connie HammerIf your child hits, bites, screams, pushes and destroys things and you are at a loss for what to do, don't dismay. Negative behaviors such as these are learned and they can be unlearned as well. Keep in mind that misbehavior is simply an expression of an unmet need or an inability to cope ...
Views: 1592(1 vote) - Asperger Diagnosis - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2008 from Marji GrafHi everyone. My name is Marji and I live in Vermont. I'm new to the group and new to the whole AS spectrum. I would like to share my experience, strength and hope with you as I venture down this path, as many of you have already done, and many more will be doing. My son Ryan (just 10) was ...
Views: 1590 - Summer: To Do or Not To Do “The Autism & ADHD Diet” - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2012 from Stephani McGirrEven as grown adults with never ending responsibilities, being a parent means that we get to relax and slow down life a bit because it’s summer. There is no school schedule or stress and daily struggle over homework or school projects. I feel like it’s a chance for the kids to just be kids and ...
Views: 1589 - ADHD, Pesticides and Tips to Reduce Your Exposure - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2012 from Stephani McGirrStudies have shown that pesticides contribute to ADHD, even at low levels of exposure. The organophosphate chemicals (the pesticides studied) are known to cause damage to the nerve connections in the brain – that’s how they work on the pests they prevent! In fact, the dysfunction of a specific ...
Views: 1580 - A Message For Parents: You Have the Power - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2012 from April ChoulatWhen a child is diagnosed with autism, parents tell me they experience a range of emotions, from shock to despair to hopelessness, often with very little encouragement or light at the end of the tunnel. There is no “The bad news is this, but the good news is that”. It’s “the bad news is your ...
Views: 1578 - A Successful Transition to Adulthood for My Child With Autism - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2012 from Connie HammerAll parents worry about their child's future. Many of us wonder what our children will be like when they grow up. Will they go to college, join the military, find a good job and be financially independent? Will they have healthy relationships and become parents themselves? Are the concerns of ...
Views: 1573(1 vote) - Autism Wars - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2009 from Bette DowdellWanna choose sides in the latest autism war? One side says the mother’s lack of Vitamin D during pregnancy causes autism, while the other side says it’s the glutamate that’s in the many immunization shots babies and young children receive. Let’s take a look-see. Autism comes from brain ...
Views: 1572(1 vote) - ***TAKING THE MYTH AND MYSTERY OUT OF THE HISTORY: Part Two: ASD in the 19th Century - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2014 from Stella WaterhouseThe 19th century too seems to have had its fair share of children who might fit the criteria for ASD today: children who, in keeping with those times, and depending on the severity of their problems were often classified as fools, idiots or imbeciles. As ever some survived in the ...
Views: 1571 - Child Autism Side Effect from Antidepressants - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2013 from Jennifer ThomasMedical reports from patients plus clinical findings implicate antidepressants, like Zoloft, in several serious and even life-threatening side effects. Among the harmful effects of antidepressants that have come to light is the probable risk for autism in a child, based on a July 2011 CNN ...
Views: 1562(2 votes) - A Diagnosis of Autism: Making Adjustments to Manage Feelings of Loss and Grief - by Submitted on May 13, 2012 from Connie HammerHaving a child with a disability is every parent's nightmare. Once you have heard the words, "Your child has Autism." the disappointment, anger and the feeling of isolation can leave you in shock. How long you remain there will be determined by how well you deal with your ...
Views: 1560 - TAKING THE MYTH AND MYSTERY OUT OF THE HISTORY - Part Three: ASD from the late 19th Century - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2014 from Stella WaterhouseOne of Dr Down's contemporaries was Dr Isaac Kerlin, then considered a leader in the field of 'mental retardation'. He was the superintendent of the Pennsylvania Institute for Feeble-Minded Children in the US for many years: a school whose pupils included those with intellectual and ...
Views: 1558 - CDC, Congress, MDs, Drug Makers Guilty re Autism, ADHD, Deaths: Expert - by Submitted on May 12, 2017 from Richard RuhlingThe CDC is a vaccine company; drug companies own Congress & MDs who break their oath; drug makers lie and parents pay the price, says Richard Ruhling, MD who taught Health Science at Loma Linda University. “The CDC owns dozens of vaccine patents and sells vaccines, $4.6 billion/year. A US ...
Views: 1548 - Raising a Child With Autism When Hugs Are In Short Supply - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2012 from Connie HammerWill a diagnosis of an Autism Spectrum Disorder limit my emotional connection to my child? As parents we all want to cuddle, kiss and hold our children. Not only do they feel good to hold but they smell good too - most of the time. But what is a parent to do when their child pulls away from ...
Views: 1541 - The Amazing Skills and Difficult Challenges of Children with ASD - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2013 from Connie HammerI have always been astonished by the amazing abilities individuals with an Autism Spectrum Disorder have. Sometimes these gifts are hidden and I have to help parents dig for the treasure that lies within. Other times this extraordinary talent is obvious to all, which makes it easy for parents to ...
Views: 1540 - Reducing Bathroom Battles When Potty Training Your ASD Child - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2012 from Connie HammerPotty training a normal, healthy child can propel any parent into a state of anxiety, overwhelm and exhaustion. Now let's consider what potty training is like for a parent when their child is on the Autism spectrum? A child with Autism may have sensory issues that get in the way or they may not ...
Views: 1531(1 vote) - 8 Myths About Autism That Need to Be Busted - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2015 from Rachelle WilberAutism is part of a group of developmental disorders referred to as autism spectrum disorders or ASD. While the number of ASD cases is increasing, there remains a lot to be learned about ASD and its causes. This lack of understanding as contributed to a number of myths regarding ASD. Parents ...
Views: 1528(1 vote) - Strategies to Deal With My ASD Child Who Isn't Interested in the Holidays - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2012 from Connie HammerDo you have a child with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) that is just not interested in the holiday fanfare? Unfortunately, many children on the spectrum may be tuned out or just not interested in some or all that comes with the holidays. We expect the holiday excitement we develop as ...
Views: 1526 - Some of the Causes of Autism - by Submitted on May 15, 2009 from Chun WongAlthough it's been three hundred years since the first properly documented case of autism in 1747, we still do not have a definitive answer to what causes the five autism spectrum disorders – Rett Syndrome, Asperger Syndrome, Childhood Disintegrative Disorder (CDD), PDD-NOS (Pervasive ...
Views: 1522 - Secrets to Potty Training Your Child With Autism - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2011 from Connie HammerThere are many things about parenting that are enjoyable, such as holding your infant in your arms for the first time or seeing your child take her first step. On the other hand there are some events attached to parenting that we just don't look forward to as much and for many parents toilet ...
Views: 1508(2 votes) - The Mysterious Causes of Autism - by Submitted on May 15, 2009 from Chun WongSo much is still unknown about the causes of autism, and yet there are a wide range of suggested triggers and causes for this condition. Is it environmental or genetic? Does the modern vaccination program have a part to play? In this article, I discuss the major suggested causes and what this ...
Views: 1507(1 vote) - Asperger's In Girls and the Issue Of Gender In Autism - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2012 from Amanda DavidsonAsperger's is a form of autism that is becoming more widely recognized and understood as a condition for both children and adults, but an area still posing many questions is the issue of Asperger's in girls. Gender is a hot topic of debate, not just in Asperger's but all forms of Autism Spectrum ...
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