Articles

house with bags of and boxes stacked outside
Expert Opinion
2.6.2015

Autism and hoarding

Dr. Micah Mazurek answers this question about autism and hoarding: Our 22-year-old son has Asperger syndrome and is a hoarder. How can I help him
mother kneeling down to talk to her child outside
Expert Opinion
1.30.2015

What does babbling mean in nonverbal autism?

What does babbling mean in nonverbal autism? Do autistic babies babble? Learn more about nonverbal autism babbling.
Dr. Tim Buie, GI Specialist
Expert Opinion
1.28.2015

Autism, probiotics and dietary fiber

Autism Speaks ATN gastroenterologist Tim Buie answers your questions from last week's Office Hours video on probiotics and dietary fiber.
roll of toilet paper in the bathroom
Expert Opinion
1.9.2015

Laxative safety: Miralax and autism

Dr. Kent Williams answers questions about the use of Miralax for autistic people after a news of safety issues with laxatives containing polyethylene
Chrissy Kelly's young son sitting against the wall with a sad face
Blog
1.5.2015

Tips that improved my autistic child's behavior

Use these 5 autism behavior improvement tips from Chrissy Kelly, a blogger and mother of 2 children with autism.
chocolate bar with nuts
Expert Opinion
11.28.2014

Autism and food allergies

Nutritionist Kelly Barnhill answers a question from parents about food allergies causing inflammation in their autistic child.
little boys running outside
Expert Opinion
11.7.2014

Autism and bolting

Difficulties with safety awareness are so common among young children. Autism can heighten the challenge of teaching a child safe behaviors.
Natalie and her brother Pat
Blog
10.10.2014

What it’s like to have a sibling with autism

This guest post is from Natalie who has a younger brother on the spectrum. Read the letter that she wrote to other siblings of autism, from personal
young girl during a hearing test_courtesy of michdepthealth
Expert Opinion
10.3.2014

Can hearing problems contribute to autism-related language delays?

Our child has autism, and we're wondering whether hearing problems may be contributing to his lack of language. Will an ordinary hearing test work for
Dr. Ned Sahin, CEO of Brain Power
News
9.26.2014

How wearable technology could benefit individuals with autism

A presentation delivered by Dr. Ned Sahin, CEO of Brain Power, spotlighted the importance of transforming “wearables,” such as Google Glass, into
Temple Grandin on a zoom video call from her home for the Adulting on the Spectrum podcast
Blog
8.29.2014

10 inspiring Temple Grandin quotes

"There needs to be more emphasis on what a child can do instead of what he cannot do." Read for more autism quotes.
a blonde mother with her two sons wearing striped shirts
Expert Opinion
8.29.2014

Autism & anxiety: Parents seek help for extreme reaction to loud noise

Clinical psychologist Judy Reaven answers a question from parents who are seeking help for their son who has an extreme reaction to loud noises.
Science News
8.21.2014

Brain Study Finds Evidence that Autism Involves Too Many Synapses

Researchers have found further evidence that an overabundance of brain cell connections may cause or contribute to autism.
glass of milk
Expert Opinion
8.8.2014

Probiotics and lactose intolerance

Our 17-year-old son has autism and has developed diarrhea that we think is related to lactose intolerance. Would probiotics help?
Dr. David Beversdorf
Expert Opinion
7.25.2014

How to get tested for autism as an adult

How is autism diagnosed in adults? Learn about where you should go, who you should see and how to get tested for autism by clicking here.
ketchup bottle on a red table with tomatoes
Expert Opinion
6.27.2014

Autism and ketchup

What is it about autism and food condiments? Our adult son covers pretty much everything he eats in ketchup. Now we're hearing that this sort of thing