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clear filters/search Autism and the Triratna Buddhist Community: Sensory processing, meltdown and shutdown We are excited to share another conversation between Ratnaguna and Prajnanandi as they delve deeper into the topic of Autism and the Triratna Buddhist Community. After receiving a positive response to their first discussion, they have decided to record three additional episodes…

Caring for a child with an autism spectrum disorder can be challenging for several reasons. An autism spectrum disorder can significantly impact an individual’s ability to communicate and learn critical social and motor skills. It can also affect how someone can learn in a classroom setting; therefore, individuals with autism spectrum disorder often require specialist…

Has a product you’ve taken while pregnant resulted in complications with your baby? Defective products are incredibly dangerous and can even result in birth defects if mothers are unaware that consuming something is dangerous for their children. For context on how significant defective products are, 11.7 million Americans visited the ER for injuries from defective…

Caring for a child with autism can be an intense emotional and physical experience. It requires patience, understanding, and a lot of hard work. As a parent or caregiver, it’s natural to feel overwhelmed and stressed out at times. Families of autistic children may experience stress because they cannot manage their child’s challenging behavior. Their…

Dear Amy: I am a 45-year-old woman who was just diagnosed as being on the autism spectrum. I never suspected I might be autistic until last year, when a friend discovered that she was autistic and sent me some articles about the non-stereotypical ways autism can present itself in women. After going through the professional…

[The following is a guest article by Illuminaticatblog. Views expressed do not necessarily reflect those of Pumpkin Person] The most associated myth of autism is that it is a theory of mind deficit. That people with autism cannot understand other people and that they are highly focused on narrow interests. The DSM-5 defines autism as…

The global Autism Parenting Summit is returning in May 2023. Summit host Autism Parenting Magazine has announced that the virtual event will be back for four days on May 12th, 13th, 14th, and 15th with a stellar lineup of expert speakers.  Doctors, therapists, educators, advocates, and people on the spectrum will again cover the topics…

By Eric Slusher-U. Missouri Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can be identified and diagnosed in young children by a well-trained clinician, and early diagnosis is vital to quickly establishing access to evidence-based therapies and interventions. However, long specialty center waitlists, distance, and cost often hinder early diagnosis. The new model called Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes (ECHO) Autism STAT…

A new study by researchers at Uppsala University and Uppsala University Hospital shows that men who have a neurodevelopmental disorder, such as autism and ADHD, also have a slightly increased risk of testicular cancer, or seminoma. This is the first study to show such a link, with the results to be published in the British…

In this week’s episode, Master IEP Coach Kimberly Charles is on the show to help us better navigate the IEP process and answer some of your IEP questions. She has tons of advice that can help parents and IEP teams work better together. When we all work together, our kids benefit the most. About Kimberly…