Autism can be defined as an abnormal absorption with the self, which is marked by communication disorders and short attention span and inability to treat others as people. It drastically affects a persons behavior with others as well as with self. The person suffering from autism is unable to relate

Musical therapy for autism is a new treatment possibility for autistic patients, that should not be overlooked when considering available options. Autistic children who receive musical therapy often show great improvement in temperament and learning skills. Music connects to the non-verbal part of o

This article is aimed at giving families some scientific basis for becoming more suspicious of autism in their new born babies. The importance of early diagnosis of autism spectrum diseases is also discussed to provide enough encouragement for late entry marriage partners to be on the lookout for ea

The number of children diagnosed successfully with autism is increasing by the year. This is because a lot of researches and experiments were conducted to help solve the problems in autism.

Many parents experience worry or fear that their autistic child may not have a high quality of life or that they may never experience the world as most people do.With ABA Therapy, however, another emotion that these parents experience is hope.

This article will discuss why despite a lot of evidence the United States government refuses to acknowledge a link between childhood vaccines and autism. Also discussed is the case of a Georgia girl who developed autism after her 18 month immunizations. The US Government settled with the girls paren

When one reads the actual words written by a child with Asperger Syndrome it gives them a picture of what is going on in the mind of that child. Sadness, frustration and depression are just a few adjectives which describe the feelings of a child with this mental disorder.

Autism Treatment - Inflammatory bowel disease can be an often undiagnosed and unrecognized problem for many children with Autism. Cycles of improvement followed by regression when treating gut issues can be a clue to this condition. Biomedical autism intervention specialist physician, explains.

Author Shira Richman answers parents' frequently asked questions about behavior and autism. The questions are good ones - and the answers are helpful.

This article is based on strong theoretical, logical and professional foundation of the Author. Autism has been a special area of concern for many since Dr. Leo Kanner a Psychiatrist at John's Hopkins University, who wrote the first paper using the term "Autism" in 1943 referring a gr

Since the early 1990's, diagnoses of autism have risen dramatically. But is there a true epidemic -- or just more diagnoses?

Exercise is the cure for everything, including autism. The most inexpensive of all treatments, exercise promises to keep you disease free the rest of your life, yes including the dreaded autism.

People with disabilities used to have a shorter life expectancy than the typical person. This is assumed to be because of lack of health care and healthy food. Many times people with disabilities did not have access to these things, especially in the far past.

Children with autism not only have trouble communicating socially, but may also have problems behaving. The goal of speech therapy is to improve all aspects of communication. For example, sometimes children with autism have trouble understanding when it is acceptable to use bossy or polite requests.

Chelation is a controversial treatment for autism. Chelation removes metals from the body, and has been used successfully for lead poisoning. Dr. James Coplan, a developmental pediatrician, explains why chelation may be the wrong choice for treating autism in children.

Natural Learning Concepts produces a number of products intended to help parents, teachers and therapists as they teach social and communication skills to children with autism. Products include cards, books and check lists.

Autism is a disorder most common in young children that can cause many mental development issues. According to experts, the rate of autism in children is on the rise with some experts estimating that five in every one thousand children have autism.

Many parents might be surprised to know that 1 in 8 children are affected by an anxiety disorder. If your child is autistic you might have noticed that some of the signs of autism seem to stem around nervousness and anxiety. The coping skills that help many children with anxiety disorders can often

Hyperbaric Oxygen Treatment (HBOT) has long been considered a questionable treatment for autism. Now, one controlled study suggests it may be effective. Learn about the ups and downs of the study and the treatment.

To understand how and why autism develops, it is important to see fetuses, infants, young children, and their parents in a realistic light. That would require acknowledging and understanding the subconscious communications and selfish reactions that occur continually between parents and their childr