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- Causes Of Autism - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2011 from Straus AndrewBoth from my own observations and the study of thousands of lab tests of children with Autism and ADD I confidently make these statements of fact. In addition, independent researches have made these same observations independent of my opinions. There are researches saying that a lack of ...
Views: 858 - ***Five Thoughts About Grandparents and Autism - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2011 from Susan Lynn PerryMy son’s grandparents are the first people he thinks of when he thinks of family. That warms my heart because I’ve made a pretty concerted effort at making sure we go and visit them at least once or twice a month. I want him to know them as long as we’re all around, because I don’t ever want ...
Views: 2872(1 vote) - 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: 1628(1 vote) - Five Simple Strategies for Boosting Your Child's Brain - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2011 from Susan Lynn PerryThere are so many theories and protocols about helping our children with autism. Some make sense. Some don’t. I had a parent ask me yesterday, “I want to know what I can do RIGHT NOW to help my son. I don’t have time to wait for a new doctor to see him or to wait for government help. The ...
Views: 3104(6 votes) - Five Simple Strategies for Boosting Your Child's Brain - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2011 from Susan Lynn PerryThere are so many theories and protocols about helping our children with autism. Some make sense. Some don’t. I had a parent ask me yesterday, “I want to know what I can do RIGHT NOW to help my son. I don’t have time to wait for a new doctor to see him or to wait for government help. The ...
Views: 3104(6 votes) - Five Simple Strategies for Boosting Your Child's Brain - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2011 from Susan Lynn PerryThere are so many theories and protocols about helping our children with autism. Some make sense. Some don’t. I had a parent ask me yesterday, “I want to know what I can do RIGHT NOW to help my son. I don’t have time to wait for a new doctor to see him or to wait for government help. The ...
Views: 3104(6 votes) - Internet marketing: connecting people all over the world - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2011 from serenity leoIf you are the type of person who usually drags yourself out from your bed and prepare for another eight hours job, do not feel about it. Most people do that, almost everyday. They have been counting days checking how close that weekends are just to get a better time to rest. The reasons for ...
Views: 2618 - Looking For Autism Answers? It's All In The Poop! - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Susan Lynn PerryI’ve been threatening for some time now to do a whole show about poop. Yes, that’s right, poop. It’s a subject I’ve become rather familiar with – ever since my son got diagnosed with autism. And I know there are a lot of other spectrum parents out there who have reluctantly been promoted to ...
Views: 1839(1 vote) - Symptoms of Leaky Gut Syndrome in Children - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2011 from Jaime Heidel“Mommy, my tummy hurts.” Hearing this from your child could mean a variety of different things. She’s had too much candy. He ate something that didn’t agree with him. However, if stomach complaints are common and coupled with other specific symptoms, your child could have leaky gut ...
Views: 7951(2 votes) - SEO Hosting Advantages and Benefits - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2011 from Andrew SullivanWith new techniques being introduced into the world of internet marketing, SEO Hosting has found its very own place in the industry for being one of the most well known and well established services around. Today, some of the top SEO Hosting and Multiple C Class IP Providers have been able to ...
Views: 3423 - Glutathione and Autism - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Susan Lynn PerryIf you have a child with autism, you’re probably already aware that his body might have difficulty eliminating toxins and other harmful substances efficiently. He may have recurring viral infections or an abundance of heavy metals. There may be a lot of behavioral and mood issues, or perhaps ...
Views: 8355(1 vote) - Essential Oils and Autism - a True Story - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2012 from Jacqueline McLaughlinBeing a massage therapist since 1998 has given me years of experience in helping people find better balance in their lives, physically, emotionally and spiritually. Some of the most powerful experiences I have witnessed have come from exposing my clients to the healing benefits of therapeutic ...
Views: 8576(2 votes) - How Do You Heal A Leaky Gut? - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2011 from Susan Lynn PerryWhen we first started trying to get to the bottom of my son’s health issues, one of the things we were told by his specialist is that he had a “leaky gut”. Wikipedia describes a leaky gut as “intestinal or bowel hyperpermeability”. That just sounds painful, doesn’t it? As I understand it, ...
Views: 2851(2 votes) - Why In The World Would You Defend Andrew Wakefield? - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2011 from Susan Lynn PerryWhy In The World Would You Defend Andrew Wakefield? By Susan Lynn Perry @ The Mother Cub Show This is not the first time I’ve been accused of being crazy. And I’m certain it won’t be the last. That question was actually put to me a few days ago. A person, who shall for now remain ...
Views: 1941(1 vote) - Journaling to Help Your Child with Sensory Processing Disorder - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2011 from Nancy PeskeWe like to think we are good observers our kids, but in the hustle and bustle of life, all of us sometimes overlook the underlying causes for their challenging behaviors. No matter how small a change may seem to us, it may be huge for our sensory children. If your instincts tell you that some ...
Views: 1786(1 vote) - How to Interact With Parents of Autistic Children - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2011 from Brent P CullenAs parents, we are always concerned about the welfare of our children and when something bad happens to them such as getting ill or injured, we wish that we could change places with them. Having a child that is ill is one of a parent’s worst nightmares especially if it is a chronic disease that ...
Views: 1119 - When Life Seems to Be Against You, It's Actually Working for You! - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2010 from David Robert OrdDaily Insight from the Story of The Little Prince It’s easy when situations become painful to imagine that our life is going all wrong. But there has long been a mystical sense among humans all over the world that the divine Presence that pervades everything is the only reality there is. ...
Views: 2448 - Autism - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2010 from John LaurusonisLet’s say, for purposes of illustration, that I am a primary care practitioner seeing a three year old boy for the first time. He evidently has been seen elsewhere for colds and minor illnesses but I do not have access to his well baby check-ups, if he has had them at all. I notice that the ...
Views: 1429(2 votes) - What "Do You Love Me?" Really Means - The Little Prince Series - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2010 from David Robert OrdWhen someone says, “I love you,” it really means, “Do you love me?” What I’ve just shared with you is a quite profound statement from a movie set in Dublin, Ireland, in which the complexity of romantic love is portrayed. Long ago the German playwright Goethe, author of the play Faust, ...
Views: 2674(4 votes) - 17 Ways to Help Your Autism Spectrum Child - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2010 from AnnaLaura BrownHelping your autism spectrum child can be challenging. However, there are many simple ways you can help that can make a huge difference. 1. Get an early diagnosis. The earlier the better. As soon as you think your child might be on the spectrum take action. 2. Be positive even when it’s ...
Views: 1649 - Picture Communication and To Do Lists for Kids with Sensory Issues, Autism, or Organizational Issues - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2010 from Nancy PeskeEncourage sensory kids, even preverbal or nonverbal ones, to work with To Do lists! Many people are able to organize their day and prioritize their activities without having to refer to a To Do list. Others enjoy the satisfaction of checking off each task on the list as they complete it. Kids ...
Views: 2692(1 vote) - 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: 1657(4 votes) - What Students Need To Know To Thrive In College - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2010 from Kari MillerPersonal qualities that support academic success Students who have the following personal qualities are much more likely to thrive in college. You can read more detailed descriptions of the qualities that insure college success here. * Self-awareness and self-acceptance * ...
Views: 7167(4 votes) - For Parents of Special Needs Students: Raising a Successful College Graduate - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2010 from Kari MillerChildren with special needs have experienced more frustration and academic failure than most other children. Yet, some of them become successful college students who graduate with a specialty in a chosen field. Sadly, most do not. Only about 57 percent of students with disabilities graduate ...
Views: 8342(8 votes) - Autism - The 26 Absolute Best Resources to Know About - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Sam EtkinIt is estimated that an average of 1 in 110 children in the United States have an Autism Spectrum Disorder. The challenge for many people is to get their questions answered: 1) What exactly is Autism? 2) How do you treat Autism? 3) What are the symptoms of Autism? 4) What resources are ...
Views: 1778(2 votes) - Make Bathtime Easier and More Fun for the Child with Sensory Issues - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2010 from Nancy PeskeSome kids love bath time and enjoy splashing in the tub and playing with their favorite floating toys. But other children dread bathing. For these sensitive kids, the water is always either too hot or too cold, or frighteningly intense as it sprays out of the showerhead. They may be agitated by ...
Views: 4851(2 votes) - Helping a Child with Sensory Issues - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Nancy PeskeThere's something up with a child you know. He's clumsy, picky, always on the move, or flopped in a chair like a wet noodle. He's impulsive, intense, and quirky. Maybe he has a learning disability, ADHD, or autism, or maybe not, but his behavior and responses to everyday sensations are puzzling. ...
Views: 1997(1 vote) - Make Haircuts More Tolerable for Kids with Sensory Issues - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2010 from Nancy PeskeHow often do you think about the weight of your hair? Probably never, but for children with sensory issues, the feel, weight, and movement of their own hair can be extremely distracting. If his hair is trimmed just a bit he may notice how different his head feels for days afterward! A haircut ...
Views: 3892(2 votes) - Help Your Child with Sensory Processing Disorder Learn to Ride a Bike - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2010 from Nancy PeskeBike riding is a great form of exercise and transportation, offering kids a sense of independence. Families can have a lot of fun together biking, too. but children with sensory issues often need extra help in learning to be comfortable bicycling. Part of their struggle with riding a two-wheeler ...
Views: 3264(2 votes) - The brains of children with autism are wired differently. - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Andrew BreretonResearch into how the brain is connected in a different way in children with autism. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A research team led by Elizabeth Aylward, a University of Washington professor of radiology, report that brains of adults with ...
Views: 2829(1 vote) - The Truth About Aspergers Autism Aggression - by Submitted on May 06, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraAspergers autism aggression is a disorder which can make an individual very furious and aggressive with themselves or with other people. There is no studies or researches done for this Aspergers autism aggression, and just a few number of persons is affected by this kind of disorder. The primary ...
Views: 1784 - How Music Therapy can help Autism - by Submitted on May 06, 2010 from Mercedes AsplandThere are literally hundreds if not thousands of alternative therapies that can help in a wide range of different ways. In this article we are going to look at music therapy and autism. We will firstly give brief information on what autism is and also what music therapy is. We will then consider ...
Views: 1801(2 votes) - Equine Facilitated Therapy & Sensory Intergration Program - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2010 from Michelle MullerAutism Spectrum Alternative Program ASAP is an equine facilitated sensory integration program for individuals on the autism spectrum or with other physical, mental, emotional or behavior challenges. ASAP is an equine facilitated sensory integration program for individuals on the autism ...
Views: 2551(2 votes) - Goals and Expectations; Personal Lessons and Revelations Working with an Autistic Child - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2010 from Stephanie AltIn the hopes of reaching the moon men fail to see the flowers that blossom at their feet. Albert Schweitzer In relationships, both personal and professional it’s important to be conscious of our goals and expectations. It’s also a good idea to honestly assess the present and the past. How ...
Views: 1817(6 votes) - 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: 1587(1 vote) - The Value of a Relationship Based Approach to Autism - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2009 from Dr. Dan EdmundsIn aiding children with developmental challenges, we must first realize that this requires a team effort and a strengths based approach. It is necessary to not focus on what the child cannot do but look at what the child can accomplish and build upon this. Parents can enlist the support of ...
Views: 2590(1 vote) - Entering Their Imaginative World - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2009 from Dr. Dan EdmundsIn dealing with children with autism spectrum disorders, its all about relationship. These children are within a realm where they feel and respond much differently than others. There has been much focus on trying to eliminate certain behaviors or to evoke particular responses in children which ...
Views: 2347(1 vote) - Children's Health - Autism - Important Diet For Autistic Children - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2009 from Kyle NortonAlthough medication and physical therapies are important for autistic children, without carefully chosen intake of foods with vital nutrients, they will be lessened their effectiveness. In some cases, it may contribute to severity of the symptoms if wrong kinds of food are taken as we mentioned ...
Views: 5720(3 votes) - Children's Health - Autism - What to Avoid - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2009 from Kyle NortonChildren diagnosed with autism with impairments of speech, social and communication skill, limited interest, repetitive behaviour, etc. depending on severity of the symptoms may exhibit low tolerance or allergies to certain foods or chemicals, such as gluten and casein, impairment of digestion ...
Views: 3143(1 vote) - Child Health - How to Treat Autism With a Nutritional Perspective - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2009 from Kyle NortonI. Definition A nutritional supplement is also known as a food supplement, it is defined as a form of food supplement which is prepared with the intention of providing nutrients for people who for what ever reason are found to have a nutritional supplement deficiency, such as vitamins, ...
Views: 2737(2 votes) - Children's Health - Autism - Definition and Causes - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2009 from Kyle NortonI. Definition Autism is one of the most common forms of brain development disorder and one in 166 child is diagnosed with some forms of autism. Children who are diagnosed with autism tend to have weak immune system and auto immune problems. Autism is defined as medical condition in which a ...
Views: 3690(3 votes) - Children's Health - How to Treat Autism in a Conventional Perspective - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2009 from Kyle NortonI. Definition Conventional medicine is also known as Western medicine. It is a system of medical approach in which medical doctor and other health professionals such as nurses, medical technician and specialists and therapists, etc. use medication, radiation, medical equipments or surgery to ...
Views: 2457(1 vote) - My Child Was Just Diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome: Where did she/he get it? - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2009 from Kathy MarshackIf you have recently received a diagnosis of Asperger Syndrome for one of your children, you may be asking yourself how this could be? You are certainly experiencing a lot of emotions right now, but your brain has also kicked into high gear as you search for an explanation. You want to know ...
Views: 1786(3 votes) - Neurofeedback: A Must Know Treatment for Autism - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Sara SgarlatNeurofeedback is the rising star in the treatment of autism, yet relatively few have even heard of it. It is a form of biofeedback; in this case, it is biofeedback of brainwaves. In biofeedback, an electronic device is used to help a person learn to better control a body process. Biofeedback ...
Views: 3154(4 votes) - What Is Autism Trying to Teach Us? - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2009 from Julie LakehomerThe rising numbers of children with autism could be a warning. Genetically, these children may be especially sensitive to some of the tens of thousands of pollutants in our environment. According to Discover magazine, autism researchers have begun paying attention to the digestive and ...
Views: 1133(4 votes) - How to Help a Child Who Has Sensory Processing Issues - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2010 from Nancy PeskeThere's something up with a child you know. She is clumsy, picky, always on the move, or perpetually flopped in a chair like a wet noodle. He is impulsive, intense, and quirky. Maybe this child has a learning disability, ADHD, or autism, or maybe not. Why are everyday sensations so distressing ...
Views: 2703(1 vote) - Sensitivity In Children: A Need For Containment And Reflection - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2009 from Matt CasperAn emotionally sensitive child needs to be seen and heard. It is the feeling of being alone and abandoned that creates in a child a heightened sensitivity to often painful emotions such as sadness and fear. The world feels like a very scary and lonely place for a child who is not secure in ...
Views: 4683(4 votes) - The DOs and DONTs of Handling Temper Tantrums - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2009 from Matt CasperTHE DOs AND DON’Ts OF HANDLING TANTRUMS •DO keep your cool. Kids are very good at sensing your feelings. The more frustrated you feel, the more frustrated your child will become. Take control of the situation, and your child will feel more safe and secure. •DO be empathic. Try and ...
Views: 3693(4 votes) - The 'Temper Tantrum' : An Expression Of Loss - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2009 from Matt CasperFrustration can sometimes look like anger, but this emotion is just a little bit different. The underlying foundation of frustration is loss. As a child develops, they begin to realize that life is made up of choices, and when a choice is made, the option that was once available to him or her ...
Views: 1725(3 votes) - Educational Planning for a Student with Autism: Bring on the Visuals! - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2009 from Jennifer KruminsBring on the Visuals! For an individual who thrives on order and routine, our world is a scary place! Humans interact at record breaking speeds; everything we do is high speed, instant and ever changing. Even our homes and classrooms tend to be quickly moving people from one activity to the ...
Views: 3256(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: 1525(1 vote) - Choose Your Advocates Wisely: Getting the Best for Your Child - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2009 from Jennifer KruminsImagine...after months of waiting and anticipation the moment has finally arrived! Your beautiful baby enters the world and life is the fullest it has ever been! As the nurse gently places your newborn in your arms she slips a book into your hands. “This is your child’s manual,” she explains, ...
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