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Austism and Asperger's Differences

Children with Asperger's differ from those with Autism in several ways. One major area of difference is verbal communication. Children with Asperger's usually exhibit normal language development. They...

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Food Allergies and Autism

If you have a child who has been diagnosed with autism and also suffers from food allergies, you may wonder if there's any relationship between these two serious conditions. In fact, some research...

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Does an Autism Cure Exist

If you've recently learned that your child has autism, you may feel overwhelmed by this diagnosis and wonder if there's any cure. And while this is a controversial topic, some people believe that the...

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Could Neurofeedback Retrain Your Brain?

Picture the scenefrom TV. A patient suffering from some mental malady is holed up in a windowless office, electrodes placed strategically about her head, while a screen records responses to various...

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Obsessed with Order or OCD?

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a type of anxiety disorder that may first appear as strange or odd behaviors. In children, the onset typically occurs between the ages of 8 and 13 and is rarely...

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Living With Asperger Syndrome

Asperger syndrome (AS) is a neurobiological disorder that is part of a group of conditions known as autism spectrum disorders. The disorder was named after Hans Asperger, a Viennese pediatrician, who,...

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Taking Your Child to the Hospital?

Taking your child to the hospital for treatment can be a confusing and emotionally taxing experience. And as a parent, you're required to serve a dual role, as both loving family member and patient...

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Autism and Obesity: What Are the Facts?

Autism is one of several neurological, developmental disorders. Children generally show signs of autism by the time they are three, and estimates of the prevalence of autism range from 1 in 91...

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Your Adult Child With Disabilities: A Caregiving Guide

If you have a child with disabilities who is nearing adulthood, you have a lot of plans to make. Not only do you need help right now to ensure your child's adulthood is as fulfilling and independent...

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Best Treatments for Autism

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and autism are terms for a group of complex disorders of brain development that affects about 1 in 88 children according to the Centers for Disease Control and...

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The Benefits of Music Therapy for Autism

A host of therapies are available for people with autism, and music is one that is gaining attention. Used as a complementary therapy to early educational intervention, it can be a valuable tool in...

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Learning Disabilities: Early Diagnosis Is Key

If your child has a learning disorder, basic tasks like reading, concentrating, and organizing information may be challenging. Learning disordersby some estimatesaffect about 1 in 7 Americans and...

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The Link Between Folic Acid and Autism

If you are a woman of child-bearing age, be sure to ask your doctor about taking folic acid supplements. A new study reported on MSN.com shows that women who take the supplements before conceiving, as...

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