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Expert Opinion
7.22.2016
Autism toilet training dilemma
Click here to see how Dr. Daniel W. Mruzek and graduate student Angeles Nunez answer a question about autism and bathroom issues and give perspective
Expert Opinion
7.15.2016
Service dogs or therapy dogs for autism
What is the difference between therapy dogs for autism and autism service dogs? Click here to see what kind of dog is right for your autistic child.
Expert Opinion
7.8.2016
Toddler on Autism Spectrum Jumps All Night
Click here to see how Elizabeth Pulliam, PsyD. responds to a question about a toddler with autism jumping when excited.
Expert Opinion
7.1.2016
Febrile seizures, epilepsy and autism: Your questions answered
A Q&A with neurologist Jamie Capal of the Autism Speaks Autism Treatment Network and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center.
Expert Opinion
6.24.2016
New findings on probiotics for autism
Click here to read a Q&A with Dr. Kent Williams and Dr. Paul Wang on a new mouse study that suggests a common probiotic might ease autism symptoms.
Blog
6.21.2016
How to support a child with autism in the classroom
Click here to read a letter from Mrs. Kamini Lakhani and learn five things you can do to support students with autism in the classroom.
Expert Opinion
6.17.2016
Autism and compulsive behaviors in the classroom
Perspective and advice on helping student learn appropriate behavior from a specialist in the Autism Speaks Autism Treatment Network
Expert Opinion
5.27.2016
Can ABA help a teen on the mildly affected end of the autism spectrum?
Click here to see how Behavior Analysts Sungwoo Kahng and Janine Stichter answer a question about ABA and teens. The simple answer is that Applied
Expert Opinion
5.6.2016
Mom perplexed by toddler stimming
Click here to read an expert opinion from psychologist Stephanie Weber on toddler stimming.
Expert Opinion
4.26.2016
Recognizing anxiety in children and teens with autism
Part 1 of our Q&A with the lead author of much-needed guidelines on recognizing and treating anxiety in children and adolescents with autism
Expert Opinion
4.22.2016
Chewing and Swallowing Objects
Click here to read an experts opinion on how to help children with autism that are chewing and swallowing objects.
Expert Opinion
4.15.2016
New study on health risks of risperidone: Your questions answered
Talk with the author of a new study on side effects of a commonly prescribed medicine for behavioral problems in children with autism spectrum
Expert Opinion
4.8.2016
Teenager with autism obsessed with visits to favorite places
An autistic 19-year-old enjoys amusement parks but becomes obsessed after, not wanting to leave and throwing tantrums on the way home.
Science News
3.23.2016
Small study finds B12 injections ease autism symptoms in some children
Researchers say the results of their small study suggest that, in some children, methyl B12 shots may ease autism symptoms by improving DNA
Expert Opinion
3.18.2016
Teen with autism reluctant to drive; should this parent push?
My son, who has autism, is not sure if he wants to learn to drive. He’s nervous about getting into an accident. He follows laws, is very careful and
Expert Opinion
3.11.2016