Autism - Signs, Symptoms, Treatments, Resources, Support for Autism

Having a child with autism requires taking a proactive approach to learning about the condition and its treatment while working closely with others involved in your child's care. You also need to take care of yourself so that you are able to face the many challenges of having a child with autism . Educate yourself about autism Ask your doctor or contact autism groups to find training about autism and how to manage symptoms. Parent and family education has been shown to reduce family stress and improve a child's functioning. 5 Understanding the condition and knowing what to expect is an important part of helping your child develop independence. Become informed about your child's educational rights . Federal laws require services for handicapped children, i ncluding those with autism. Also, there may be state and local laws or policies to aid children who have autism. Find out what services are available ...

No one really knows why so many children with autism are picky eaters, says Kimberly Kroeger -Geoppinger, an assistant pediatrics professor at the Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center. But there's no doubt that it's a common phenomenon. That means that parents' permissiveness is probably not the cause. Kroeger says there are several possible reasons for autistic children's pickiness. "We know that children with autism tend to select down, eliminating one food from their diet at a time. The reasons could be sensory (a new discomfort with a particular smell, taste or feel), or even a randomly developed routine."  Very often, says Kroeger, kids with autism will slowly start to reject previously favored foods. You might find that your child won't eat a certain food one day, and rejects it again the next. If that happens, he may be working toward absolute rejection of the food. If you see that happening, start right away with the nex...

Do you have an autistic child or know someone who has autism?  Do you understand the special needs of an autistic person? Sometimes it is hard to understand that an autistic child is trapped within themselves without the ability to communicate or socially interact with others.  While there is no cause or cure yet, autism can be treated and according to the level of severity, many adult autistic people can enjoy a rich, fulfilling life. To most people autism is a mystery.  Over the past 20 years cases of autism has jumped an amazing 172%.   Ninety people out of every ten thousand born this year will be diagnosed with autism.  Where did this strange disorder come from and why is it affecting more and more of our children each year?  Parents and doctors have pondered this question for decades and very few details are sorted out.  How do you teach an autistic child? How do parents cope with a lifetime of caring and nurturing...

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