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Getting a Special Needs Break

Getting a Special Needs Break

by | Apr 24, 2017

In times of extreme stress and exhaustion, take a long, deep breath and congratulate yourselves on the ability to deal with so much constant pressure. We are all doing the best that we can for the children. Let’s not forget that maintaining our own wellbeing is paramount to assisting others.

FDA Warning About Autism Treatment

FDA Warning About Autism Treatment

by | Apr 16, 2017

The government warned against certain interventions, such as clay baths and camel’s milk. Don’t expect millions of dollars to be poured into research about the effectiveness of these innocuous interventions. If you wish to utilize essential oils, do so at your own peril!

Stem Cell Therapy for Autism… cont’d

Stem Cell Therapy for Autism… cont’d

by | Apr 9, 2017

One of the researchers, proclaimed, “We saw improvements in 6 months…” She used the word curative twice in the same sentence, even though her point was ignorance of that outcome.
The Dad was more realistic, as he commented, “The autism is still there…”

Seeking Real Autism Awareness

Seeking Real Autism Awareness

by | Apr 1, 2017

Doctors need to buckle down and learn about autism. As the population ages, general practitioners, specialists, and sub-specialists will need to understand how to care for such patients.

Getting the Most from Behavioral Therapies

Getting the Most from Behavioral Therapies

by | Mar 26, 2017

The prevalence of children with autism is outstripping the number of qualified, interested therapists. Economic pressures appear to dictate direct provision of services by paraprofessionals who are properly supervised. Therefore, the most efficient providers frequently observe, evaluate, and mentor the less-experienced staff. For-profit companies may find such practice difficult to maintain.

A(nother) Laboratory Test(s) for Autism

A(nother) Laboratory Test(s) for Autism

by | Mar 19, 2017

Utilizing very dense, complicated statistics that were based on biochemical laboratory data, researchers identified neurotypical vs. autistic individuals, who were already diagnosed utilizing conventional developmental testing.

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