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The Power of Patience in Autism Treatment

Like all children, those who have autism spectrum disorder (ASD) need the love and support of their parents, caregivers, teachers and others. Children who are on the autism spectrum, though, may require a different kind of support and a different…
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The Link Between Autism and Depression

People who have autism spectrum disorder (ASD) face a lot of challenges in their lives due to their neurodevelopmental disorder. They may struggle with social interactions and communication, for instance. They may experience difficulties…
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Is There a Blood Test for Autism?

While much knowledge has been gained about autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in recent years, there’s still a lot we don’t know about the neurodevelopmental disorder. One continuing challenge for parents and mental and physical health practitioners…
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Decoding Facial Expressions: Challenges of Autism

A large part of communication are the nonverbal cues that people give. This includes body language and facial expressions. A lot can be read through these nonverbal cues, such as what a person is really thinking or feeling. Decoding facial…
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Autism Screenings

Research has shown that the earlier an autism diagnosis can be made, the better outcomes a child can have. That’s because early intervention treatments are crucial to helping children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) build the communication,…
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Can Cats Have Autism?

A lot of research in recent years has shed new light on autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and how it affects people. This research has led to more awareness and knowledge about some of the most common signs and symptoms of the neurodevelopmental…