Autism is a brain development disorder impairing the person s capacity to interact and communicate with others in a normal way. Though we know what it is, it is extraordinarily complex and cannot be comprehended by its mere definition. The… Continue Reading →
Autistic children and adults are direly in need of pressures in various ways to relieve themselves and calm and cope with sensory over load. Hugs and squeezes from other people, very often, are distressful to autistic persons as they are… Continue Reading →
Most autistic children are almost devoid of self discipline resulting in inappropriate out bursts and potentially dangerous habits like aggression, harming themselves and having their heads against walls. Self management is the technique with which parents and educators try to… Continue Reading →
Different methods have to be utilized in the treatment of autism as there is no way of curing it completely. One means of controlling autism symptoms is to make a study of the diet given to them. According to the… Continue Reading →
In dealing with autism, as in other disorders, a number of treatment options are available including educational, behavioral, biomedical, nutritional and sensory choices. For patients who are not rich enough or for those who have no medical insurance the cost… Continue Reading →
While parents of autistic children have plenty of information to deal with them and their different behavior, there is no such information or tools to manage a sibling who is autistic. The situation for the brothers and sisters of the… Continue Reading →
Musical therapy, the latest method for autistic patients is beyond any discussion options. It can effect wonderful improvement in temperament and learning skills on the part of autistic patients. Music links the nonverbal part of our brain and becomes the… Continue Reading →
Self injury is painful and dangerous and one wonders why any person should indulge in that act. This dangerous practice is prevalent in autistic children to a great extent. Many theories are in vogue for the existence of this practice… Continue Reading →
There are medicine options galore available to control autistic symptoms as in the case of any other illness, disease or disorder. Autism can never be cured through medication but can only be controlled to a certain extent. Each drug has… Continue Reading →
Autism is a neurological condition that affects the developmental abilities of children. Such children find it difficult to communicate and interact with others, show odd patterns of behavior, interest and activities. While these characteristics differ from individual to individual, the… Continue Reading →