Category: Autism News

Q : My son, a tween, was just diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder – essentially what would have been called Asperger’s a few years ago. We have not told him yet. We are doing research and are scheduled to resume sessions with a wonderful counselor he likes and trusts, though we can’t start for a…

Version 1 : Received: 11 January 2024 / Approved: 12 January 2024 / Online: 12 January 2024 (09:19:52 CET) How to cite: Miike, T.; Oniki, K.; Toyoura, M.; Tonooka, S.; Tajima, S.; Saruwatari, J.; Kinoshita, J.; Konishi, Y. Misalignment of Sleep-Wake Circadian Rhythm Formation in Infant is a Possible Precursor for Future Autism Spectrum Disorder.…

We are investigating claims linking Tylenol use during pregnancy with children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other neurodevelopmental conditions like ADHD. Acetaminophen has been marketed to relieve minor aches and pains under various brand names, with Tylenol being the most well-known in the United States. However, recent studies have confirmed a strong link…

Charlie has profound autism. Charlie’s struggles are severe and life-threatening. Charlie has no sense of danger, which manifests in different ways, like running in front of cars. The most upsetting manifestation is called Pica. Eileen Lamb When I was pregnant with my firstborn, Charlie, I daydreamed about motherhood. I pictured Charlie as a child sitting…

Sensory boards for autism can be a key way to engage autistic children while meeting some of their sensory input needs and having fun. Sensory integration and having and fulfilling a sensory diet for a child diagnosed with autism can be quick and easy. A sensory board is exactly what it sounds like, there is…

If you have a child with an autism spectrum disorder, there are several additional considerations you need to make when deciding on new furniture for your home. Here we have compiled a list of important considerations that you should make so that your child or children are comfortable, calm and safe in their home environment.…

Many kids struggle with everyday activities that we may find easy to do. My older son struggled to tie his shoes or do anything involving fine motor skills. This is an example of a nonverbal learning disorder. While many kids are diagnosed with these two conditions, NVLD and autism aren’t always intertwined. Autistic kids who…

Newswise — The use of high-protease pancreatic replacement therapy demonstrated improvement in maladaptive behaviors, such as irritability, in preschool children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), according to research conducted at 32 clinical sites, including UTHealth Houston. The study was published recently in Jama Network Open . “Children who have ASD often have a number of…

Medwatch: Raising children with autism & going to early evaluation LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) -According to Autism Speaks, in the U.S, every 1 child per 30 children live with autism. About 4 in every 100 boys and 1 per 100 girls are diagnosed every year. But what is autism? Well, there’s not a definite answer. In…