Category: Teens and Adults Article – Medical

Puberty can be daunting for any teen. Physical changes, rapidly changing hormones, new routines for hygiene, and mood swings place…

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

Behavior is communication. Sometimes our kids with autism are communicating their medical issues to us through their behavior. Figuring out…

Seizures are a significant concern in autism because of their high prevalence and association with increased mortality and morbidity among…

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

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

Everyone knows that a nutritious diet is key to being healthy. But how do we get our teens and adults…