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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
Autism BrainNet
Expert Opinion
6.20.2014

The transition to Autism BrainNet: Your questions answered

Learn about the launch of Autism BrainNet and see how Dr. Jane Pickett answers questions about the updated program.
Henry Hess standing next to his artwork
Expert Opinion
5.30.2014

Autism and special talents

We've read many stories on your website about families who discover a special talent in a child, teenager or even adult with autism. How can we help
iPad with the paint app open to a design that says 'anxiety'
Expert Opinion
5.29.2014

Managing anxiety in children with autism

Dr. Jeffrey Wood shares how to treat anxiety in autism spectrum disorder for a parent that needs help managing their autistic child's anxiety.
hands full of junk food
Expert Opinion
5.23.2014

Autism and overeating

Click here to read about how Alison Wheeland, OT answers a question on autism and overeating to self-sooth and sensory-focused suggestions for
man's silhouette standing in front of a lake at sunset
Expert Opinion
5.22.2014

Autism and Bipolar disorder

Can you be autistic and bipolar? Studies suggest that bipolar disorder may be common in children and adults with autism.