Autism
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KidsAutismBy Elisa Cinelli
Autism may be linked to the consumption of processed foods during pregnancy, according to a new study.
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KidsAutismBy Jacqueline Weiss
Discussing autism and other mental or physical disorders with your children can be a tricky and confusing place if you aren’t sure how to start the conversation. Here are a few conversation starters that will make autism more understandable for your child.
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KidsAutism
Tips and advice for how to create the best possible playdate experiences for your special needs child
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KidsAutism
Children with autism can get confused about appropriate behavior in public. Get tips to help your child learn the rules about what to do in private and in public in this excerpt from Areva Martin's book, The Everyday Advocate: Standing Up for Your Child with Autism.
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KidsAutism
Parents of children with autism can learn how to become a powerful advocate for people with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Learn the "Seven Principles of Advocacy" from parent and attorney Areva Martin's book, The Everyday Advocate: Standing Up for Your Child with Autism.
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KidsAutismBy Elisa Cinelli
Read up on the characteristics of Asperger's Syndrome, so you can find strategies to cope with your child's behaviors.
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KidsAutism
New studies are currently being conducted in hopes of finding some answers to the increase in autism cases, and pinpointing possible environmental factors that may be putting children at risk for this disorder.
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KidsAutism
A new study, published in October 2009 by the journal Pediatrics, reports an increase in the number of children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and estimates cases of ASD at 1 out of every 91 kids between the ages of 3 and 17.
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KidsAutism
Learn how to address important issues at home with your autistic child, including toilet training, chores, behavior, social skills, safety, and more.
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KidsAutism
Read tips on making social and family gatherings easier and more comfortable for you, your autistic child, and guests.
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KidsAutism
Learn about applied behavior analysis treatment for autism, including some of its terms. .
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KidsAutism
Different treatment options can affect different aspects of your life, family, and child with an autism spectrum disorder.
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KidsAutism
Learn about the cycle of grief parents may experience when they learn their child has an autism disorder.
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KidsAutism
Read information on why people with autism behave the way they do.
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KidsAutism
Find tips on how to research the causes and the science behind autism.
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KidsAutism
Learn the differences between several specific diagnoses of autism.
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KidsAutism
Read a list of the behaviors that someone with an autism spectrum disorder may exhibit.
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KidsAutism
Read about the social and imaginative characteristics that are present in autism spectrum disorders.
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