Posted by: James Fitzgeraldon 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...
Posted by: James Fitzgeraldon 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...
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...
Posted by: James Fitzgeraldon 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...
Posted by: James Fitzgeraldon 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...
Posted by: James Fitzgeraldon 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...
Posted by: James Fitzgeraldon 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...
Posted by: James Fitzgeraldon 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...
Posted by: James Fitzgeraldon 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...
Posted by: James Fitzgeraldon 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...