Has your child done things that are brilliant? That shows high levels of intelligence but then doesn’t do it again? Deep in your heart do you believe your child is intelligent? Listen to a mom describe her journey with her autistic son. No one thought he was intelligent…sometimes not even the mom…but he was and […]
Occupational therapy for autism? Is it not working for your child? Occupational therapy is many times prescribed for those with autism. It’s commonly abbreviated OT. Many times in school, a child might go to OT, typically a maximum of three times a week although it really all depends on their needs. You can also get […]
Buying a lot of supplements? Are they worth the time and effort? Do they do anything? Yes! And they need to be the right ones at the right time. Can supplements for the brain actually work? Is there any scientific evidence? Let’s explore a supplement that supposedly targets brain inflammation. Brain inflammation is a legitimate […]
There is a difference between autism and social anxiety, however, someone can have both autism and anxiety. Let me explain. First, let’s understand what anxiety is… Anxiety Anxiety refers to the brain’s response to danger. Basically, that’s a stimulus that a person will actively attempt to avoid. This brain response is a basic emotion already […]
There’s a bit of history and the answer to the question has actually changed over time. Let’s get into it. Asperger’s Syndrome was first described in the 1940s by and named after a pediatrician, Hans Asperger. He observed autism-like behaviors and difficulties with social and communication skills, mainly in boys who had at least average […]
How to diagnose autism early? Great question.There is a lot of fear around an autism diagnosis. I understand that, however, fearing something will not help the situation. Your child’s pediatrician should be doing developmental screenings at nine months, 18 months and 30 months. They should also be doing specific autism screening at 18 months and […]
Yes, even if speaking is an issue, your child can still learn to read! Let me go over the basic steps in learning to read. Pre-Reading Skills You have pre-reading skills and that’s awareness of print words. Most children with autism have this in great strength. This is when your child knows what brand of […]
Stimming meaning (or stimming definition): Stimming is short for self-stimulatory behavior. It refers to repetitive movements, sounds, or actions—like hand-flapping, rocking, finger-flicking, or repeating words. Stimming is common in autism, but non-autistic people also stim. It can help manage emotions, reduce stress, or handle overwhelming sensory input. Stimming Meaning (Definition) What does it mean when […]
From a broad perspective, Down Syndrome and Autism may seem to be very similar, but there are major differences. If you are confused and want some detailed answers, read along as I chart out a clear Autism Vs Down Syndrome comparison. I explain in great detail all the important information as we discuss the similarities, […]
Alpha-Ketoglutaric Acid is most times used in the beginning stages of healing autism if it’s needed. Diet changes of being at least gluten-free and dairy-free is best to determine the need. And please work with a knowledgeable functional medicine practitioner on this. Indications Of Need Used when someone has, excess ammonia in the blood. This […]
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