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Gut Impairment Checklist - Test and Treat for Yeast Overgrowth, Resource, Medical Article - Common Medical Issues
Yeast Overgrowth in Autism
Yeast overgrowth is a medical issue common to autism that can cause sleep disturbances, sensory issues, hyperactivity, picky eating, stimming, and more. Even more concerning, yeast overgrowth can cause physical pain. However, when treated, symptoms…
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Medical Causes of Speech Issues in Autism
This article provides information about medical causes for speech issues in autism as well as treatment options. Please note: There are two approaches to addressing speech issues in autism: medical and therapeutic. TACA recommends that…
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American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP): Standard of Care for Autism
Identification, Evaluation, and Management of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder Susan L. Hyman, MD, FAAP, Susan E. Levy, MD, MPH, FAAP, Scott M. Myers, MD, FAAP, Council on Children With Disabilities Published online (Pediatrics, Official…
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PANDAS/PANS and Autism
Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders associated with Streptococcal Infections, or PANDAS, is a common autoimmune disorder with far-reaching movement, behavioral, and cognitive consequences. Although we focus on the pediatric population by definition with PANS and PANDAS,…
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Sickness: Prevention and Treatment Options
Fall and winter bring colds, coughs, flu and gastrointestinal bugs. All undesirable illnesses that we diligently try to escape. Considering our kids with autism may not be able to communicate their pain to us, or…
Teen & Adult Checklist - Puberty, Resource, Medical Article - Additional Medical Topics, Teens and Adults Article - Medical
Puberty
Puberty can be daunting for any teen. Physical changes, rapidly changing hormones, new routines for hygiene, and mood swings place added stress onto our teens with autism. Developmental delays only compound the hardship parents face…
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Sleep Issues in ASD
Studies show that 53% percent of children with autism have at least one frequent sleep problem. Unfortunately, typical treatments are often short-lived as they don’t always deal with the underlying cause of the sleep issue. In this…
Immune Dysfunction Checklist - Chronic Lyme, Resource, Medical Article - Common Medical Issues
Lyme and Autism
Common Symptomatology Between Lyme and Autism When speaking with children who are chronically ill, it can be difficult to understand what is causing their symptoms. Children, naturally, might not know how to accurately describe their…
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Constipation and Diarrhea in Autism (The Poop Page)
Autism and gastrointestinal problems go hand-in-hand for many kids. To demonstrate, a meta-analysis of several studies published by the Journal of Pediatrics estimates that “the odds of GI symptoms in children with ASD are four times more…