Ten Must-Have Back-to-School Autism Supplies

Ten Must-Have Back-to-School Autism Supplies

Forget pencils and notebooks. Here is my take on the most important items that children who exhibit signs and symptoms of ASD and ADHD really need to make it through the coming season: 10. A weighted vest, and other such functional products. Neural systems are on...
Smartphone Rules for Autism

Smartphone Rules for Autism

There are a multitude of programs designed to engage, and hopefully enlighten communication-challenged youngsters. A great place to start is Autism Speaks’ Autism Apps webpage. That site contains a preferences filter, research ratings, and nearly 600 choices, as...
Probiotics for Autism

Probiotics for Autism

One of the most effective treatments that MAPS doctors utilize to address the signs and symptoms of autism is probiotic supplementation. What they are Fermented foods, such as cheese, yogurt and kefir, for example, contain microbes. Over 100 years ago, researchers at...