This means that, if you have an autistic child who eats poorly, you're not alone. Poor eating habits can lead to a wide range of nutritional problems which, in turn, can lead to problems ranging from ...
Family-based treatment, or FBT, is the first recommended course of treatment for children and adolescents with anorexia nervosa. FBT involves the family in the treatment process, which improves ...
A recent study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition highlights the potential benefits of eating fish during pregnancy. Researchers found that maternal fish consumption was ...
Autistic children often can't or won't play childhood games that their neurotypical peers do, or may engage in activities that others cannot participate in. This includes lining up toys or putting ...
I get it. Buying gifts for autistic kids and adults can be intimidating. I mean, we’re awesome, and sometimes — oftentimes — picky. Kids? Even more so. And the fact that there are so many ...
Although the course will focus on children and young people, the information may also be relevant to those working autistic adults as the developmental characteristics that cause the eating patterns ...
Summary: A recent study highlights that many autistic children show an intense interest in letters and numbers, which may play a distinct role in their language development. By analyzing clinical ...
Establishing healthy eating habits in kids is crucial for their growth and development. Positive nutrition can set the foundation for a lifetime of wellness. Children are more likely to adopt ...
PBS Kids’ newest star Carl – a raccoon with autism who collects everything from lint to plush toys – is making history as the network’s first lead character on the spectrum. “Carl the ...
New research suggests a potential link between exposure to environmental pollutants during pregnancy or early life and an increased risk of autism in children. Pollutants such as air pollution ...
This myth started in 1998 by Dr. Andrew Wakefield, whose discredited study falsely linked the MMR vaccine to autism. Vaccination is crucial for children's health, protecting against serious ...