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Study: Autistic Boys Receiving Sensory-Motor Enrichment Therapy Show More Improvement than Those Without

By on 22 May, 2013 in Parenting

Traditional therapies for autism have been in place for a while, but we’re only beginning to skim the surface of autism. We are still not completely sure of why it happens. Or how it’s best treated. Granted, we do have some ideas, but there is still so much left to learn. This couldn’t be more apparent after researchers took a look at the effects of sensory-motor enrichment therapy on autistic boys.

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Children with Autism More Sensitive to Movement

By on 10 May, 2013 in Parenting

When talking about autism and the difficulties that those diagnosed with it face, most people will highlight the social difficulties of it. However, there is a myriad of issues that autistic individuals face.

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‘Exhausted’ Parents of Adult Autistic Son Surrender Care to Government

By on 02 May, 2013 in Parenting

What will life be like for my autistic child as an adult? Will he or she be able to hold a job? Pay bills? Have a place of their own? Cook and clean up after him or herself? Can he or she function in society without me there all the time? For the parents of some autistic children, the answers to these questions are obscure and uncertain. For others, the answer is a simple but disheartening “no.”

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Study of Twins Sheds Light on Non-Genetic Biological Mechanism Changes of Autism

By on 26 Apr, 2013 in Parenting, pregnancy

When looking at autism, there is still so very much to learn and understand. One of the most interesting, and often best method, in reaching that better understanding is through identical twins. With the exact same DNA, they offer an interesting look at how and why autism occurs, and what, if anything, can be done about it.

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Scientists to Start Mapping Babies’ Brains While in the Womb and After Birth

By on 11 Apr, 2013 in pregnancy

During the last three months of pregnancy, a baby’s brain is busy at work. It’s developing neural pathways between nerves and preparing itself for entry into the world of sights, sounds, smells and touches. But scientists know very little about how this neural network assembles itself while in utero.

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Multiple Vaccines Not Linked to Autism, Study Says

By on 30 Mar, 2013 in Parenting

For decades, children have been given immunizations to protect them from illnesses and diseases, some of which are potentially fatal or life-altering. And it is because of these immunizations that certain diseases and illnesses are now practically unheard of. Yet, despite the protection that immunizations provide, there have been concerns about their safety.

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Face Recognition Difficulties in Autism Linked to Specific Group of Neurons

By on 20 Mar, 2013 in Parenting

Face recognition, one of the many essential components to effective social communication, is an area in which many autistic individuals have deficits. Like autism itself, the deficit can range anywhere from mild to severe. Autistic individuals may be unable to distinguish the differences between faces of specific individuals, facial expressions, or both.

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Study: Stress During Pregnancy Passes Through Placenta and Damages Baby’s Brain

By on 06 Mar, 2013 in pregnancy

For years, doctors have wondered why boys are more prone to certain neurological disorders, like autism and schizophrenia. Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Veterinary Medicine believe they may have an answer after conducting a study on pregnant mice and their offspring.

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Autistic Children Show Improved Social Interaction and Behaviors When Animals are Present

By on 02 Mar, 2013 in Parenting

The use of therapeutic pets has become increasingly popular over the years, and for good reason. While positive studies are rare, those that have been done have shown that owning and being around an animal can have calming effects on both adults and children with various disabilities.

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Study: Increased Autism Risk Detected with Help of Post-Birth Ultrasounds

By on 27 Feb, 2013 in Parenting

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 1 in 88 U.S. children are affected by autism, a neurological condition that is characterized by social interaction difficulties, communication impairments, and repetitive behaviors. While no one knows exactly what causes it, or when it occurs, there have been many speculations over the years.

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Study: Folic Acid Supplement during Early Pregnancy Provides ‘Substantial Reduction’ in Autism Risk

By on 17 Feb, 2013 in pregnancy

Studies upon studies have indicated just how important folic acid is during pregnancy. This is especially true where spinal bifida (a condition in which the spinal column does not fuse closed during pregnancy) is concerned. Now, a recent study has added yet another benefit to taking folic acid supplements during pregnancy – a reduced risk of autism.

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Children on the Autism Spectrum More Likely to Have Feeding Problems

By on 07 Feb, 2013 in Parenting

Numerous studies have shown that good nutrition during the early years is important for more than just growth and development; it’s also important for long-term health. While most parents deal with the occasional picky eater, parents of children on the autism spectrum are more likely to deal with feeding problems, a new study says.

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More Than Half of US Children are Now Receiving Vaccinations Late

By on 27 Jan, 2013 in Parenting

Vaccinations are designed to help provide children with protection from serious diseases that have been practically eradicated from the United States. But over the years, parents have voiced concerns about the safety of vaccinations, which has caused many to follow a delayed schedule or avoid the immunizations completely.

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