By: Dr. Nelson Mane | 2010-07-30 | Fitness Equipment Health I recently had a patient present to the office for a neurological consultation regarding a learning disability, ADHD or an issue relating to the autism spectrum. It appears that the little girl was spacing out and had difficulty concentrating. In my seminars, I always speak about patients on the autism spectrum not having any hard lesions. That is to say, their MRI is normal in regards to not having any tumors, infections, malformations, etc. For example, if the child has a tumor, then his diagnosis is not autism but would be whatever type of tumor was found. It is only when all these hard... read more
By: Annalaura Brown | 2010-03-30 | Health & Fitness Do you have a child with an autism spectrum disorder? Although it can seem like the end of the world, rest assured that it is not. Learn all about how to cope and get some good news with this article. read more
By: BISS | 2010-11-08 | Health & Fitness Doug Flutie, Jr. Foundation They have Proudly served the autism community for ten years. "Our primary goal is to promote awareness and support families tormented by autism spectrum disorders. We are committed to funding organizations that give direct services, family support grants, education, advocacy and recreational opportunities with the purpose of improving the quality of life for individuals with autism and their families. " read more
By: Ryan Forrester | 2011-01-11 | Reference & Education utism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) are characterized by deficits in communication and social interaction, as well as the presence of repetitive and stereotyped behavior. These core features are likely to impact interactions between persons with ASD and others, including law enforcement officers. If police officers are unfamiliar with ASD, they may misinterpret such behaviors as suspicious, noncompliant, or threatening. read more
By: Katie PepperMorgan | 2010-10-10 | Health & Fitness Additional symptoms are behaviors that could include: highly ritualistic behavior, repeating motions and movements, and certain kinds of personal rituals that do not appear to make sense. The kind of attachment can include something like staring at anything they choose for many hours at a time. Some of these symptoms could be like moving in a particular way, read more
By: Bean Bag Chair Man | 2011-01-03 | Health & Fitness Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is characterized by a wide range of developmental disorders. It affects as many as 1 out of every 150 children. read more
By: BISS | 2010-11-08 | Health & Fitness Autism could be a kind of developmental incapacity that classically seems among the primary 3 years of a kid's life. People with autism expertise the planet differently from others. read more
By: Charles Henry | 2010-12-13 | Health & Fitness Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a range of complex neurodevelopment disorders, characterized by social impairments, communication difficulties, and restricted, repetitive, and stereotyped patterns of behavior. So, what causes autism? read more
By: Addison adam | 2011-02-07 | Alternative Medicine Early possible symptoms could include: not making eye contact with parents, not cooing or babbling, not responding when you play the peek-a-boo game with them and not smiling when parents smile at them. These, of course, are the very early symptoms of Autism. It is important to note that there could be other reasons for a developmental delay or they could be just a little behind at this stage but will catch up over time. read more
By: Sudha Gupta | 2011-09-20 | Society The disclosure that their child is afflicted with Autism generally devastates parents and family members. They feel frustrated and confused to the extent that it becomes difficult for them to accept the news. They may even grieve about the fact that their child is not normal. Such reactions are pretty common as parents of autistic children certainly have to face many concerns. read more
By: Anders Sandberg | 2012-05-23 | Mental health Autism - is the result of a neurological disorder which has an effect on human brain function, affecting development of the communication and social interaction skills and by restricted and repetitive behavior. This disorder belongs to a group of serious developmental problems called ASD, which in most cases appear in early childhood (usually before three years). read more
By: Brian Gibsonm | 2010-11-25 | Health & Fitness Do you know what to look for to check if your child has autism. Learning to recognise the symptoms of autism might be what you should assist your child. read more
By: Rico Kurniawan | 2010-03-29 | Health & Fitness Autism is a severe brain development disorder defined by significant impairments in social interaction and communication. There's no known cure for autism yet, but there are many treatments available. Some of them help manage symptoms, other teach social and behavioral skills. Treatments for autism involves drugs, prescription medications, alternative treatments, surgery, and lifestyle changes. read more
By: Sanjeev Kmr | 2011-04-15 | Insurance Autism is seen to affect each individual in different levels and so is considered a spectrum disorder. Generally, autism is seen to affect the verbal and non-verbal communication skills, leisure activ... read more