Tag Archives: Autism

Is the ‘autism epidemic’ real? Researchers say over-diagnosis to blame for spike in number of cases

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and other anti-vaccine crusaders have long and falsely blamed vaccines for breeding an “epidemic” of autism. But is the epidemic even real? According to the authors of a new study, the astonishing explosion in the number of diagnosed cases of autism is the result of a broadening of the definition of… Read More: Is the ‘autism epidemic’ real? Researchers say over-diagnosis to blame… »

No Increased Risk of Autism in Children Prenatally Exposed to Commonly Used Antidepressants

Concerns regarding a link between antidepressant use during pregnancy and autism emerged when two epidemiologic studies demonstrated an association between prenatal exposure to selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor antidepressants (SSRIs) with an increased risk of autism spectrum disorders in the offspring (ASD; Croen et al 2011, Rai et al, 2013). One important limitation of these earlier… Read More: No Increased Risk of Autism in Children Prenatally Exposed to… »

Autism Treatment for Toddlers

If you’ve now accepted a diagnosis of autism in your child, then you know that Autism Treatment for Toddlers is of the utmost significance. You are also most probable plenty scared about what will follow, and what you can perform to assist your child. Don’t worry, that is a natural response. There are a lot of therapists,… Read More: Autism Treatment for Toddlers »

Autism Treatment “?” Light And Sound Sensitivity And Autism

by daniel.julia I have seen over the years that some children on the Autism spectrum tend to have certain sensitivities to various things. The sensitivities can be with sound or even light and these sensitivities can be very challenging, I have even had some children who required earphones to muffle sounds so that they can… Read More: Autism Treatment “?” Light And Sound Sensitivity And Autism »