Kids with autism can be the pickiest eaters on the planet. As a result, this pickiness contributes to their vitamin and mineral deficiencies. Functional medicine doctors will often treat autism with therapeutic doses of supplements. In addition, there…
A mast cell is a type of white blood cell that is found in connective tissues all over the body, including under the skin, near blood and lymph vessels, and in the nerves, lungs, and…
As parents, we tend to neglect ourselves when raising our children. Healing ourselves, however, is one of the most important pieces of parenting our kids with autism. Parents must be healthy in order to provide a…
Navigating autism can be filled with unknown acronyms. The following is a collection of some common acronyms and abbreviations used in educational and medical settings for autism. 1:1– One-to-one aide or caregiver 2e– Twice Exceptional…
Everyone knows that a nutritious diet is key to being healthy. But how do we get our teens and adults with autism to make healthy eating choices? In this article, we will discuss: Starting the…
There are numerous strategies that autism parents can incorporate into their home life that will make life easier and calmer. All it takes is a little preparation to make everything run much smoother. In addition,…
When a person turns 18, they need to obtain a state identification card. Typically, a person’s driver’s license serves as their state identification card. However, if that person does not drive, they will need to…
As families coping with an autism diagnosis, our journey is fueled by education, support, and hope. Often as parents, we become overwhelmed by the unpredictable nature of our circumstances. Suddenly, we have to adjust to…
Inclusive Practices for Employers Create employment opportunities for individuals on the autism spectrum with the goal of developing their confidence, competency, and social and life skills. This will take them one step closer to reaching…
At first glance, many would think that autism and detoxication have nothing to do with one another. However, it has been shown that kids with autism have impaired detoxification. Furthermore, one in six children has a neurodevelopmental…