Getting Ready for School - For Families With Autistic Children
For parents with an autistic child one of the greatest challenges is to see that they are provided with a proper education. Some children may have milder aspects of autism and may be able to attend regular school and exhibit only a little discomfort in doing [...]
Parents who have a child that has been diagnosed as having autism or having disorders that are within the spectrum of autism will be heartened to know that there are more and more support groups in their communities that are focused on being a support to them and their children. Some examples follow.
One organization taking [...]
In the treatment of autism or any of the conditions that is encompassed under Autism Spectrum Disorders, some families have reported improved conditions through some changes in their diet. It is in keeping with a holistic approach that all areas of an individual’s life be examined for opportunities to eliminate problem areas.
In line with this, [...]
The term ‘autism’ can cover a wide spectrum of conditions that are related in that it refers to a neurological condition that affects developmental abilities. People with a disorder that falls into that spectrum exhibit difficulty in communicating and interacting with others as well as displaying odd patterns of behaviors, interests or activities.
These characteristics can [...]
In discussing the possible signs of autism it is good to remember that, as it is with many medical conditions, it is necessary to try and get the whole picture before arriving at a conclusion. So often a single sign may simply be the result of a completely different issue altogether.
As mentioned previously, autism [...]
The medical community first became aware of autism in the 1940’s. In those early years the medical profession unfortunately put much of the onus on parents of children with autism. It was thought that it may have been ‘cold’ behavior on their part that caused their children to withdraw. And it must have been devastating [...]
Autism is a brain development disorder that usually manifests itself at a young age and has as its characteristics a difficulty in interacting and communicating normally with others. There are varying degrees of autism and much milder forms of it - such as Asperger’s Syndrome that are included under the term - Autism Spectrum Disorders. [...]
The subject of autism is a complex one in that a number of behavioral disorders can be labeled ‘autistic’. In turn these ‘behavioral disorders’ can vary in degrees of disability. Some people with autism appear to be completely shut off in their own world and may even exhibit very angry and aggressive tendencies. Others who [...]
Every day thousands of parents are presented with the challenge of coming to understand what a diagnosis of autism means for their child and how they can best work to help him or her overcome the challenges of this disorder and rise to their best potential as individuals.
There is no doubt about it - the [...]
Autism has been defined as a brain development disorder that restricts an individual’s ability to interact and communicate with others in a normal manner. And while this definition helps to give us an idea of the problems and symptoms involved, it is an extraordinarily complex issue and cannot be readily understood with just a few [...]
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