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Autism and Picky Eaters

Many parents struggle trying to get their children to eat healthy foods. It’s certainly not an uncommon parenting challenge, but it’s more typical with parents of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Children who have autism…
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Do Autistic Toddlers Like Being Chased?

Play is an important aspect of being a toddler. It helps young children understand the world around them, build relationships and interact with other children, and get physical exercise and exert energy. Playing tag and chasing is one common…
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How Can Autistic People Navigate College?

Children who are diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) will likely face many challenges in life that their neurotypical peers don’t. This could include deficits with social interactions and communication, as well as challenges related…
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Can Autism Be Misdiagnosed?

In the last 25 years, much progress has been made in the understanding of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Much research and studies have contributed to new screening tools, diagnostic methods and treatment methods. This research even resulted…
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Autism and Deafness

Many people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) also suffer from co-occurring conditions. This can make life even more challenging for people on the autism spectrum, depending on the severity of their ASD and what the other conditions they suffer…
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Does Mold Cause Autism?

Our understanding of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has evolved and advanced significantly over the last 25 years. We now know that different children are affected by it in different ways, though it typically affects their behavior, social interactions…