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Beware of Dangerous Autism “Miracle Cure”

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on December 2nd, 2016 in Autism Blog

A product being touted as a cure for autism is actually extremely dangerous. The product goes by a host of names, including Miracle Mineral Solution, Master Mineral Solution or merely MMS. A host of...

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Can Parents Break Communication Barrier With Autistic Children?

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on November 14th, 2016 in Autism Blog

A first-of-its-kind study is garnering global attention for showing how communications skills of parents can have long-lasting benefits for young children with autism. It’s the first study to show such lasting benefits and even...

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Tips for Making Halloween Fun for Kids With Autism and Cerebral Palsy

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on October 28th, 2016 in Autism Blog, Cerebral Palsy Blog

October is the start of a fun holiday season, especially for children. Having cerebral palsy or autism is no reason for any child to miss out on the fun. In this issue, we’ll share...

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You’ll Never Guess What Drug is Linked to Autism and Epilepsy

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on October 21st, 2016 in Autism Blog, Blog

A medication normally prescribed to ease pre-term labor has been linked to autism and epilepsy. The findings come from researchers at the University of Colorado – Boulder. The Findings at a Glance Terbutaline is...

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Employers Often Unwilling to Hire People With Autism; But That’s Changing

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on October 10th, 2016 in Autism Blog, Blog

Research tells us that the average estimated costs of providing care for an autistic person can reach about $2.3 million. When we look at how difficult it can be for autistic children to find...

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Mothers of Autistic Children at Higher Risk of Heart Disease?

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on September 23rd, 2016 in Autism Blog, Blog

While many parents may joke about the toll their children have on their health, a new study suggests mothers with autistic children may actually be telling the truth. Researchers at the University of California...

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Supermarket Adds Autistic-Friendly Checkout Lane

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on September 21st, 2016 in Autism Blog, Blog

A supermarket in Pennsylvania is the first retailer in the U.S. to install an autistic-friendly checkout lane. The unique service is the brainchild of a mother with an autistic 5-year-old daughter. How it Happened...

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Queens Family Settles With City for $2.7 Million

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on September 13th, 2016 in Autism Blog, Blog

A Queens family has reached a $2.7 million settlement with New York City over the disappearance and death of their autistic child. The Case at a Glance In a previous blog, we shared news...

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Bill Passed by US Senate Will Help Prevent Wandering by Children with Autism

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on September 11th, 2016 in Autism Blog, Blog

There’s a huge amount of momentum to fast-track a bill designed to help children with autism and other developmental disabilities from wandering away. The bill, known as Kevin and Avonte’s Law, is bipartisan and...

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Can a Simple Hearing Test Lead to Quicker Autism Diagnosis?

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on September 2nd, 2016 in Autism Blog, Blog

We’ve talked before about the harms of a delayed diagnosis for autism spectrum disorder (ASD). As soon as a parent or guardian senses developmental delays in a child, a doctor should be seen. Because...

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