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Expert Opinion
11.9.2012
Encouraging picky eaters with autism to try new foods
Psychologist Emily Kuschner answers a question from grandparents who want to help their autistic grandson try new foods. Read more.![New study indicates that mother’s genetics can influence their children’s autism symptoms](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/epigenetic%20methylated_dna_thumb.jpg.webp?itok=1uiSDQIb)
Expert Opinion
10.16.2012
Autism genomics
Brett Abrahams, PhD answers the questions, "Is there such a thing as an autism genome?"![Model of the digestive system](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/Model%20of%20the%20digestive%20system.jpg.webp?itok=ZIF1WgpI)
Expert Opinion
10.12.2012
Autism and Digestive Issues
Click here to see how Alessio Fasano, MD answers a question about autism and digestive issues.
Expert Opinion
8.24.2012
Promoting Teen Social Skills
What approaches are effective in improving social skills among teens on the autism spectrum?
Expert Opinion
8.17.2012
Mr. Rogers & Video Modeling
Was Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood made for children with autism? Is there any evidence that his shows help our kids?![Outside of an emergency room](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/Outside%20of%20an%20emergeny%20room.jpg.webp?itok=MtH0R7nJ)
Expert Opinion
8.3.2012
Reducing anxiety in the ER for autistic children
James Perrin, MD, answers a question on how to make the emergency room experience less traumatic for autistic children.
Blog
6.28.2012
I Think, Therefore I Do
On the first day autistic adults, service providers, vocational rehabilitation experts, researchers, and family members were at the table.
Expert Opinion
6.15.2012
Partnering with your Child’s ABA Instructor
How can I best partner with my child’s ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) instructor?
Expert Opinion
6.8.2012
Help! My Kid Won’t Use a Public Restroom
My son used to use public restrooms but now screams bloody murder if we even try. Any suggestions?![someone touching a pregnant woman's baby bump](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/someone%20touching%20a%20pregnant%20woman%27s%20baby%20bump.jpg.webp?itok=A6jRUS6T)
Expert Opinion
4.6.2012
Avoiding Environmental Hazards During Pregnancy
Click here to read an experts opinion on how to avoid exposure to environmental risk factors, like toxic chemicals, during pregnancy. See the list of
Expert Opinion
3.16.2012
Could Earlier Treatment Have Prevented My Child’s Autism?
I have a question as a mother grappling with guilt. I read about an Autism Speaks study on the development of early interventions for babies who don’t![a mother giving her child medicine](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/a%20mother%20giving%20her%20child%20medicine.jpg.webp?itok=y-BVfmb0)
Expert Opinion
3.9.2012
Teaching an Autistic Child to Swallow a Pill
Click here to see how Lynn L. Cole, DNP, DNP answers a question on how to teach an autistic child to swallow a pill.
Science News
11.29.2009