Articles
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.
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.
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
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
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
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.
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.
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?
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
Expert Opinion
5.22.2014