RESEARCH ON ADHD AND AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS

Mainstream medics insist that natural treatment and natural remedies for autism spectrum disorders are not proven by statistics. Alternative autism treatment advocates respond that natural treatment and remedies are at least worth trying.

Autism is a devastating disorder affecting a child's ability to socialize and connect with others. Enzyme therapy can potentially help some of these children. Diet, vitamins, and enzymes can change the enzymatic process if necessary and improve outcome.

As the number of children with autism continue to rise, even the U.S. government is investigating alternative therapies to treat autism. This article outlines current research and alternative therapies being used to treat autism.

This paper explores the following questions: What is sensory integration (SI)? What symptoms define sensory processing disorder (SPD)? How does sensory integration therapy (SIT) help the student overcome these challenges?

Asperger Syndrome development disorder. Predominant symptom among children obsessive interest in one or two interests. Treatment and dietary options, and research offer guidance.

This paper addresses the concerns over whether the United States is currently faced with an autism epidemic.

After years of advocating for my daughter, educating myself and doing research I found out she may have received a bad diagnosis.

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a perplexed neurodevelopment disorder with deficits in social communication and restrictive, repetitive patterns of behaviors, interests, or activities. Recovery is possible if the child receives therapy before age 5.

Pervasive Developmental Disorder (Not Otherwise Specified) is a form of autism that many people don't realize. We will discuss in this text what PDD-NOS, the symptoms/behaviors, how it is diagnosed, and the treatments for it.

Do you want to provide the best parenting approach for your child with dyslexia and help them to succeed in life but are unsure on what to do?

Chances are that you've never heard of it, but Fragile X Syndrome is the most common cause of inherited intellectual disability affecting an estimated 1 in 4,000 males and 1 in 6,000-8,000 females.

An overview of resources for parents, siblings and those diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome

Sensory Integration Disorder is a disorder affecting the five senses: taste, touch, vision, smell, and hearing. Sensory Integration Disorder is currently not included in the DSM (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders.) Should it be?

An overview of Asperger Syndrome (a high functioning form of autism) and valuable information for classroom teachers.

As the mom of an AS child, I found it difficult to find the information I wanted. This is a presentation of what I have learned and found helpful.

Antidepressant, antipsychotic, anticonvulsant, anti-anxiety, and other drugs used for treating more than just psychiatric problems. Some of the medical conditions treated with psychiatric medicines as off-label uses may surprise you.

Is your child always in the habit of pulling their hair? If you answered, "yes" then your child could have a disorder called, Trichotillomania.

Until recently, many step and adoptive parents have been left without parenting guidelines. Here's help to get them to a point where they relate well with their new child.

Some of the best noted health news in the nation and Detroit for year 2010.

Through The Eyes Of A Mother: Dealing With ASPERGER'S SYNDROME