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Sound of Heart and Soul

Sound of Heart and Soul

Sound of Heart and Soul provides you with the experience of sounds and colors of your heart based on your heartbeat, also called the HRV (heart rate variability). During the session you will benefit from both color and music therapies.
Autism: What to Look For, Resources to Help

Autism: What to Look For, Resources to Help

Most moms worry about giving birth to a healthy baby while pregnant. Not me, I went through those nine months without a care in the world but earned my worry stripes at delivery. Thankfully my son did well enough to go home with me after a short stint in the neonatal intensive care unit.
What Is an Asperger's Meltdown?

What Is an Asperger's Meltdown?

Asperger's meltdowns can happen without warning. Read on to learn what a meltdown is and what can trigger it, as well as what to do to allow someone to recover from a meltdown.
The True Facts About Autism

The True Facts About Autism

Autism is a neurological disorder that most commonly effects the communication and social development in people. Signs of autism will often start before a child turns three. The illness literally alters the how the nerves and synapses connect and process.
What Really Causes Autism?

What Really Causes Autism?

Find out what may be some real possible causes of autism so you can better treat this health condition. Also learn why it's so difficult to pinpoint the actual cause.
Grants for Families of Children with Autism

Grants for Families of Children with Autism

There's no doubt about it: autism is expensive. For some families, though, the cost of autism can be devastating. That's why the National Autism Association
Autism - The Signs and Symptoms to Watch For to See If You Child May Be Autistic

Autism - The Signs and Symptoms to Watch For to See If You Child May Be Autistic

Autism is an epidemic with a reported 1 in 150 children now diagnosed as having an autism-spectrum disorder. How do you know if your child has autism? Here are some of the signs and symptoms to watch for to see if your child may have autism.
Learning About Autism Spectrum Disorder

Learning About Autism Spectrum Disorder

Maybe your child was just diagnosed with it or maybe your sister had a child who has it. Autism Spectrum Disorder is occurring in children more now than ever. What is the reason for it?
Play Dates For Children With Autism

Play Dates For Children With Autism

The desire to have one's child interact with and to be accepted by others is the wish of all parents. When this does not occur the parent may become concerned, anxious or worried.
Autism Spectrum Disorders - What Does the Term "Autism Spectrum Disorder" (ASD) Mean?

Autism Spectrum Disorders - What Does the Term "Autism Spectrum Disorder" (ASD) Mean?

Medical professionals often use the term Autism Spectrum Disorders (or ASD for short) to explain the large variety of symptoms, signs and characteristics associated with a diagnosis of Autism.As we all know, more and more children are getting diagnosed with Autism everyday.According to the Center fo
Modern Day Therapies to Autism

Modern Day Therapies to Autism

How many of us have kids in our family that are Autistic. You feel sorry for them, even sympathetic.
Understanding Autism - Psychological Causes of Autism - A Clairvoyant's View

Understanding Autism - Psychological Causes of Autism - A Clairvoyant's View

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
Hyperbaric Oxygen and Autism Treatment

Hyperbaric Oxygen and Autism Treatment

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.
Strategies to Help Your Child Cope With Signs of Autism

Strategies to Help Your Child Cope With Signs of 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
Early Signs of Autism

Early Signs of Autism

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.
Product Review: Natural Learning Concepts Products

Product Review: Natural Learning Concepts Products

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.
Applying Intrinsic Rewards to Children With Autism

Applying Intrinsic Rewards to Children With Autism

Intrinsic rewards can be the same for children with ASD or can be different. There are several reasons why the reward might be different. Parents can also figure out something a little unique when they need to.
The Dangers of Chelation for Treating Autism: A Doctor's Perspective

The Dangers of Chelation for Treating Autism: A Doctor's Perspective

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.
The Effects of Speech Therapy on Behavior at Home, School, and in the Community

The Effects of Speech Therapy on Behavior at Home, School, and in the Community

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.
The Life Expectancy of a Child With Autism

The Life Expectancy of a Child With 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.