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Expert Opinion
9.5.2018
Autism and learning to respond to one’s name
Grandparents seek advice on encouraging their grandson to look their way when they call his name. Learn how to get an autistic child to respond to
Expert Opinion
9.5.2018
Autism and puberty
Experts from Mount Sinai Adolescent Health Center share advice about autism and puberty in teens. Access free resources to help your child navigate
Expert Opinion
9.5.2018
The pica and autism connection
Lynn Cole answers a question from parents about pica and autism. Learn tips for managing pica and find providers for pica treatment.
Expert Opinion
9.5.2018
Auditory Processing Disorder
Sophie Schwartz answers a question about autism auditory processing, explains auditory processing disorder and how it affects people with autism.
Expert Opinion
9.5.2018
What is Discrete Trial Training?
Dr. Lauren Elder's shares her opinion on how Discrete Trial Training can help teach skills to autistic kids and the types of ABA that are effective
Expert Opinion
9.5.2018
What is it about autism and trains?!
Why do autistic people like trains? Dr. Amanda Bennett answers a question from parents asking about their autistic child's fascination with trains.
Expert Opinion
9.5.2018
What is it about autism and food?
What is it about autism and food? Psychologist Emily Kuschner answers a question from parents who are concerned about their child's eating habits and
Expert Opinion
9.5.2018
Autism and eating behaviors: Child only eats junk food
Read an expert opinion from occupational therapist Moira Pena, on how to help your autistic child eat healthier when they prefer junk food.
Life on the Spectrum
9.5.2018
My life before my autism diagnosis
This guest post is by Jake McNeil, a 21-year-old adult with autism from the United Kingdom.
Blog
9.5.2018
Teacher turned journalist reports on autism in China
Nick Compton, teacher turned journalist reports on autism in China after China joined in celebrating World Autism Awareness Day.
Science News
9.5.2018
Distance training improves autism care, shortens diagnosis time
Study shows good results from ECHO Autism – innovative training for doctors in communities without autism specialists
Blog
9.5.2018
Quest Diagnostics starts jobs program for adults with autism
Quest Diagnostics is partnering with organizations such as ADVICE and NEXT for AUTISM, to help hire individuals on the autism spectrum.
Expert Opinion
9.5.2018
Guidance on probiotics
Probiotics for autism may relieve GI distress and even improve behavior. Dr. Alessio Fasano shares information and guidance on probiotic studies.
Expert Opinion
9.5.2018
Social Communication Disorder: Parents seek guidance
Dr. Lauren Elder explains changes to the DSM-5 category of Social Communication Disorder along with who would receive this diagnosis and what
Blog
9.5.2018
Autism and school: Q&A
School psychologist Dr. Peter Faustino gives advice to parents of children with autism on getting their child ready for school.
Expert Opinion
9.5.2018