Category: Autism
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10 Behaviors That Reveal A Child May Be Autistic
Understanding what is happening to your child may be a little tricky when they show behaviors you don’t fully comprehend. Unfortunately, if the problem is autism, an explanation of those behaviors may also be confusing. Learning more about the disorder (aka the autism spectrum) or understanding the symptoms of it may enable your child to…
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Signs of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) that Every Parent Needs to Know
Many people have heard of the disease Autism Spectrum Disrder (ASD). However, most people don’t completely understand it. This makes it especially difficult to identify the disorder in the people around you. This guide attempts to explain the disease and the signs of Autism. That way if someone in our life does have the disorder,…
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Researchers Reveal Connection Between BPA Exposure and Gene Linked to Autism
Have you ever seen those “BPA-free” stickers on water bottles and other plastic containers? It turns out that there may be an excellent reason. For if a joint research team from the University of Virginia School of Medicine and North Carolina State is to be believed, BPA exposure increases the risk of transgenerational autism. Indeed,…
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This Man Started A Company to Create 1 Million Jobs for People With Autism
Autism, as a highly misunderstood disorder, has been through quite a revolution as its prevalence has increased. According to the CDC, in April of 2018, it was estimated that one in 59 people in the United States are diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Boys have a higher percentage of prognosis. It is estimated to affect…
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Things I Wish People Knew About Autism
When you think of individuals with autism, you might have the impression that these people cannot succeed in life or in the classroom. You might have the image of a strange person who engages in repetitive behaviors and speech. These hurtful misconceptions make life much more difficult for people on the autism spectrum. Autism is much more…