Posted by: James Fitzgeraldon July 19th, 2017 in Autism Blog
It was previously thought by many that the difficulty some autistic individuals have with looking others in the eyes was a signal of indifference. A new study, however, is throwing cold water on that...
Posted by: James Fitzgeraldon July 10th, 2017 in Autism Blog
A new study carried out by the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) suggests that exposure to various metals may increase the likelihood of a child developing autism. Researchers reached their findings after...
Posted by: James Fitzgeraldon May 19th, 2017 in Autism Blog
According to a survey from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about a quarter of a million children with autism wander off each year. Another survey spearheaded by a pediatrics director with...
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 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...