Category: Medical Article – Common Medical Issues

Several underlying medical issues, common to autism, can cause or contribute to aggressive behavior.  However, when these medical issues are…

Anxiety is very common in autism. A meta-analysis showed that almost 40% of kids with autism have at least one comorbid anxiety…

Folate (vitamin B9) is very important to brain development. Current research is revealing that many kids with autism have low…

Autism and gastrointestinal problems go hand-in-hand for many kids. To demonstrate, a meta-analysis of several studies published by the Journal…

Complex gastrointestinal issues in autism require more complex action. When your child is still suffering despite dietary intervention, supplementation, and…

At first glance, many would think that autism and detoxication have nothing to do with one another. However, it has…

Symptoms we often associate with autism—such as anxiety, tics, and inattention—can be caused by an imbalance of neurotransmitters in the…

Common Symptomatology Between Lyme and Autism When speaking with children who are chronically ill, it can be difficult to understand…

One of the most exciting areas of research in autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is in the role of mitochondrial function. Research…

Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders associated with Streptococcal Infections, or PANDAS, is a common autoimmune disorder with far-reaching movement, behavioral, and…