Category: autism

When it comes to the autistic spectrum, many of us (even people who have the condition) don’t fully comprehend it. With such unique ways of thinking, autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can make living life either incredibly interesting or incredibly difficult (especially when someone says they’re “fine,” and you know they’re not). But for those of… Continue reading Best Autism and Asperger’s Books of 2018

Autism affects millions of people worldwide — one in every 68 children falls on the autism spectrum in the United States alone. Yet what exactly causes autism spectrum disorders (ASD) still remains somewhat elusive. (1) Research, however, has identified certain risk factors — both environmental and genetic — that have been associated with the developmental disorder.… Continue reading What Causes Autism?

Autism is a developmental and neurological disorder characterized by problems with communication and interaction with others, as well as repetitive behaviors or limited interests. (1) As the clinical term, autism spectrum disorder (sometimes just referred to as ASD) implies, autism is a condition that falls on a spectrum. In some individuals, problems with communication, interaction,… Continue reading Why There Are No Longer 4 Types of Autism

When it comes to treating autism spectrum disorder (ASD), the developmental disorder that can cause problems with communication, social skills, and other behaviors, there is no one-size-fits-all solution. That’s because, as the name implies, cases of autism fall across a spectrum. In some cases, symptoms are mild and in others symptoms are severe; in some… Continue reading Autism Treatment and Therapy

People with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have had unique burdens during the pandemic. “COVID-19 has been devastating to the autism community, as well as the greater intellectual and developmental disability community,” says Christopher Banks, the president of the Autism Society of America. “We’ve seen service interruptions, failure of the education system to provide services, isolation, and we've even… Continue reading What People With Autism Should Know About COVID-19 Vaccines

Early detection is important when it comes to treating children with autism. And now, new research presented in May at the International Society of Autism Research 2019 Annual Meeting in Montreal suggests that a routine developmental screening tool already used in doctors’ offices might help identify children with autism sooner and with more accuracy. Using the… Continue reading Study Suggests a New Way to Screen for Autism Risk Earlier Than Other Methods

Can bacteria, or lack of them, in the gut predict behavioral and gastrointestinal symptoms in people with autism? New research presented in May 2019 at the International Society for Autism Research Annual Meeting in Montreal suggests that the microbiome (the collection of bacteria, viruses, and other microbes) that lives in the gut may be linked to… Continue reading Study Finds New Link Between Gut Microbiome and Autism

Symptoms vary among individuals with autism spectrum disorder, also commonly referred to as ASD, or just autism, the neurological and developmental disorder that can cause problems with communication, social skills, and other behaviors. Whether or not certain problems occur can depend on the individual and the severity of the disorder. Symptoms can also appear at… Continue reading Common Symptoms and Signs of Autism

Shawn Stockman and Family Shawn Stockman is famous for his soulful singing voice and as a member of the multiplatinum R&B group Boyz II Men, and recently audiences have enjoyed his stint as a judge on NBC's The Sing-Off. Boyz II Men are currently in the midst of The Package Tour, performing in arenas across… Continue reading Boyz II Men's Shawn Stockman: Our Life With an Autistic Child – Everyday Health

Growing with greater frequency than any other developmental disability, autism cases are increasing from between 10 and 17 percent each year. Because there is no known cause for autism, parents are left wondering about its symptoms and possible ways to help their children. Spotting Symptoms of Autism The key to early detection and treatment of… Continue reading Recognizing the Symptoms of Autism – Autism Center – Everyday Health