Persons with autism are 3 times more likely than other members of the general population to die from a preventable injury. That’s the shocking conclusion from a study that’s garnering media attention throughout the...
In a just-published study, researchers have confirmed that children who experience birth injuries or other complications during birth are more likely to develop autism spectrum disorder (ASD) than children who don’t. In this issue,...
Posted by: James Fitzgeraldon January 11th, 2017 in Autism Blog
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention tell us that about 1 in 68 children have been identified as having autism. Because there’s no specific medical or blood test that will lead directly to...
Posted by: James Fitzgeraldon December 7th, 2016 in Autism Blog
There’s a new report pointing to a possible link between mercury exposure and autism. We’ll discuss the findings in this entry. The Study at a Glance A team of 9 scientists from prominent Egyptian...
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...
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 August 8th, 2016 in Autism Blog, Blog
In a recent blog entry, we shared news why early screening for autism is essential for children. In this entry, we bring news from a recent study that shows younger siblings may be at...
Posted by: James Fitzgeraldon August 3rd, 2016 in Autism Blog, Blog
If you suspect your child may have autism, time may be of the essence in getting effective treatment. That’s according to researchers at Oregon Health and Science University. Specifically, the researchers found that children...
Posted by: James Fitzgeraldon August 1st, 2016 in Autism Blog, Blog
Everything from car crashes and reports of people falling off a cliff has been associated with playing Pokémon Go. But the wildly popular game may hold surprisingly helpful benefits for children with autism. How...