Living on the Wrong Planet
Often people with autism will feel completely out of place in society. Despite the fact that more and more people are being diagnosed as autistic, trying to go through life in a majority neuro-typical world can feel almost like an impossible task for people with autism. There is a very simple way to explain to […]
Read moreIs Autism Hereditary? What is the link between Autism and Genetics?
This is the first of a sequence of posts that will discuss the causes of Autism. We will start with one of the questions parents often ask themselves “Is Autism Hereditary”? Before I start I want to address this post with a word of caution, that everybody’s Autism is different. By different I mean they […]
Read moreManaging anxiety levels in kids with Autism
Todays article is a guest post by Ryan Rivera. Ryan writes primarily about anxiety and anxiety cures at Calm Clinic Children with autism are generally more susceptible to stress and anxiety. These two directly affect the lives of a lot of Americans where one percent of children between the ages 3 to 17 are diagnosed […]
Read moreQuestions about Autism Parenting Magazine
Its really an exciting age when you can get the latest news, information and techniques from the world of Autism Parenting delivered to your ipad while you sleep, all for the price of the cafe latte per month. We have had a really amazing response to our last email about the new Autism Parenting Magazine along […]
Read morePreparing Children With Autism for the Dentist
Bringing a child to the dental office can be a daunting task for any parent but especially for parents of Autistic children. Here are 10 things you can do to prepare your child, and yourself, for the dental visit. Following these tips will lead to a smoother experience for both of you and build your child’s […]
Read moreAutism Parenting Magazine launched on newstand
Unlike other parents, the parents of Autistic children often struggle alone. Faced with challenging and difficult behavior, its not always easy to find the best ways to help your child. Parents are often thrown into a situation where they have to navigate the minefield of getting official support, access to services and work out the strategies and […]
Read moreAutism vs Aspergers Syndrome
Leo Kanner was the first person to describe the nature of Autism and its symptoms almost sixty years ago. Later, Hans Asperger wrote about a condition, which was first termed autistic psychopathology and is now known as Asperger’s Syndrome. Though there were similarities in the two discoveries, Asperger claimed that his disorder was not a […]
Read moreFamous people with autism
So as the number of individuals with autism and Aspergers continue to increase and they become a greater part of the public conversation regarding research and treatment, one question that comes up frequently is “what famous people have Autism”? Well, to most of those familiar with this disorder, the idea of someone famous with Aspergers […]
Read moreAspergers Violence and the Adam Lanza Shootings in CT
In the wake of the recent shootings by Adam Lanza at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, CT there had been a lot of speculation that it may have stemmed from the fact that Adam Lanza has Asperger’s Syndrome. Because of this there is a lot of fear that people are going to thing that […]
Read moreSpecial webinar on how to get extra ordinary results for children with Autism, ADHD and developmental difficulties
Just a quick blog to let readers of this site know about a special webinar that is created by Anat Baniel on how to get results for children with Autism, ADHD and developmental disorders. It details how parents and teachers and clinicians who treat children help those with special needs overcome challenges and dramatically improve a […]
Read moreWhat is PDD-Nos? Criteria and Symptoms
PDD Nos or Pervasive Development Disorder Not Otherwise Specified , is a type of diagnosis given to individuals on the autism spectrum. As a diagnosis, it fits somewhere between Aspergers syndrome and classic autism. Often it is used as a kind of catch all for those that do not fully fit into either category , it […]
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