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Expert Opinion
3.7.2014
Autism selective eating
Our grown son - who's severely affected by autism and living in a group home - no longer eats anything but white-bread bologna sandwiches. We're
Expert Opinion
2.28.2014
Grandson has autism, gets teased for messy eating
Child psychologist, Lauren Elder, provides tips to help your child with autism learn how to eat neatly. Click here to read more.
Expert Opinion
2.21.2014
Autism and clumsiness
Click here to read an experts opinion on the relationship between dyspraxia and autism and treatments to help overcome dyspraxia in kids with autism.
Expert Opinion
2.7.2014
Support for autism and eating challenges
After reading this and realizing that I'm not alone, I'm literally crying because I carried the burden of thinking that I did something wrong with my
Expert Opinion
1.10.2014
Autism and dental anesthesia
Click here to see how Elizabeth Shick DDS, MPH answers a question about autism and dental anesthesia.
Expert Opinion
1.3.2014
Autism and catatonia
Dr. Ricki Robinson answers a question from parents about their autistic teen taking longer to do simple tasks and wondering if it could be catatonia.
Expert Opinion
12.20.2013
Parents seek help handling public autism meltdown
Child psychologist Lauren Elder offers some effective strategies for handling public autism meltdowns in children.
Expert Opinion
12.13.2013
Parents seek help easing MRI process for child with autism
Dr. Monica Proud answers a question about sedating and helping autistic children prepare for the MRI process.
Science News
12.5.2013
'Good' Bacteria Ease Autism-like Behaviors in Mouse Model
In mice, infection or inflammation during pregnancy can produce offspring with autism-like behaviors such as social avoidance, anxiety and repetitive
Science News
12.3.2013
Study finds sensory integration therapy benefits children with autism
Sensory integration therapy uses play activities in ways aimed at changing how the brain reacts to touch, sound, sight and movement.
Expert Opinion
11.22.2013
Autism and dyslexia
Dr. Micah Mazurek answers a question from a parent asking how early is too early to recognize dyslexia in a child with autism.
Expert Opinion
11.15.2013
Parents with nonverbal child seek advice on preparing for pet’s death
Our 7 year old daughter has autism and is nonverbal. She adores our very old cat. How can we be ready to help her deal with the coming loss?
Science News
11.13.2013
Spotlight on the Gut Bacteria-Brain Connection in Autism
Increasingly, scientists are investigating how disruptions in the body’s microbiome– its normal community of healthful bacteria – might disturb brain
Expert Opinion
11.7.2013
Autism and GI distress
Pediatric gastroenterologist Tim Buie sees a patient at Boston's Lurie Center for Autism.
Science News
11.6.2013
Study: Eye Contact Declines Early in Babies Who Later Develop Autism
High-tech eye tracking study finds what may be earliest clear sign of autism; suggests possible window for very early intervention
Expert Opinion
10.18.2013