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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 Ped…
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Lab Testing for Common Co-occurring Medical Issues in Autism
Lab testing is important because it helps doctors identify underlying medical issues as well as determine the best course for treatment. In this artic…
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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 w…
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Finding a Doctor
Finding a qualified and experienced doctor, though challenging, can make all the difference in your child’s health and future. Therefore, in this arti…
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Underlying Medical Issues in Autism
Behavior is communication. Sometimes our kids with autism are communicating their medical issues to us through their behavior. Figuring out underlying…
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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 Ped…
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Picky Eating and Autism
Kids with autism can be extremely selective when it comes to eating. An estimated 46–89% of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have fee…
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Mitochondrial Dysfunction in Autism: Testing & Treatments
One of the most exciting areas of research in autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is in the role of mitochondrial function. Research studies looking a…
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Cerebral Folate Deficiency in Autism
Folate (vitamin B9) is very important to brain development. Current research is revealing that many kids with autism have low folate in their brains. …
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Seizures
Seizures are a significant concern in autism because of their high prevalence and association with increased mortality and morbidity among individuals…
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Autism – More Than Genetics
Genetics is a complex science that is constantly evolving. Researchers continue to study the relationship between genetics and autism spectrum disorde…
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Hormone Regulation in Autism
When examining the behavioral symptoms of autism, it is important to consider all possible co-occurring medical conditions. Hormone regulation plays a…
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Mast Cells and Autism
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 vessel…
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Immune Dysfunction in Autism
The body’s immune system defends against infection and protects its own cells. However, research has shown that the immune system is not working…
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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…
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