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Dog on a leash while walking through the woods
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.
Toddler with autism jumping when excited
Expert Opinion
7.8.2016

Toddler on autism spectrum jumps all night

Dr. Elizabeth Pulliam responds to a question about a toddler with autism jumping when excited and the right time to transition from crib to bed.
parent taking their child's temperature on the wrist with a heat thermometer
Expert Opinion
7.1.2016

Febrile seizures, epilepsy and autism: Your questions answered

Neurologist Jamie Capal answers questions about seizures and autism - specifically febrile seizure, or seizures from high fever.
two mice
Expert Opinion
6.24.2016

New findings on probiotics for autism

Q&A with Dr. Kent Williams and Dr. Paul Wang on a new mouse study that suggests a common probiotic might ease autism symptoms.
Mrs. Kamini Lakhani at a lunch table with a friend and child
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.
Colorful classroom for young children
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
Group of teens hiking during sunset
Expert Opinion
5.27.2016

Can ABA help a teen on the mildly affected end of the autism spectrum?

Behavior Analysts Sungwoo Kahng and Janine Stichter answer a question from a parent asking about ABA for high functioning autism.
child moving and flapping hands in the air
Expert Opinion
5.6.2016

Mom perplexed by toddler stimming

Dr. Stephanie Weber answers a question from parents asking about replacement behaviors for stimming in toddlers.
Rose L. wearing a black shirt and blue pants with her hands on the sides of her head and short black hair in her face
Expert Opinion
4.26.2016

Recognizing anxiety in children and teens with autism

Q&A with Dr. Vasa - lead author of a report that helped create the first guidelines for identifying and addressing anxiety in children and teens with
teen wearing a green hoodie while on the couch chewing
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.
blue and white pulls spilling out of a glass cup onto a table
Expert Opinion
4.15.2016

New study on health risks of Risperidone: Your questions answered

Lawrence Scahill answers questions about the results of his study confirming concerns that weight gain is associated with Risperidone for autism.
an amusement park at night
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.
Vitamin B12
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
traffic on the highway in a rearview mirror
Expert Opinion
3.18.2016

Driving with autism: Helping decide if they want to learn how to drive

Dr. Cathryn Lehman answers a question from a parent who is encouraging her son to learn how to drive even though he is nervous.
aerial view of two men playing chess
Expert Opinion
3.11.2016

Helping your child with autism through puberty

Dr. Ariella Silver and Jordan Wishner share what to expect during puberty in autistic adolescents and how to support them through this period of
Dr. Lonnie Zwaigenbaum sitting on the floor with children
Expert Opinion
3.4.2016

Perspective on new findings on regression in autism

Dr. Lonnie Zwaigenbaum answers questions about recent studies on autism regression signs, or loss of social and communication skills.