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The Use of Memory Games in ABA Treatment

Memory plays a vital role in brain functioning. In order to complete certain tasks or do some things, the brain has to be able to recall pieces of information quickly and accurately that it has stored from other experiences in the past. For…
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Environmental Risks: Can Pesticides or Pollution Cause Autism?

Thanks to recent research and studies, much more is known today about autism spectrum disorder (ASD) than even 20 years ago. That has led to many great advancements in the diagnosis of autism, as well as the different treatment methods that…
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Premature Births and Autism

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a lifelong neurological disorder that is seemingly affecting an increasing number of people each year. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that about one in 36 children has autism,…
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The Link Between Maternal Health and Autism

Thanks to the plethora of research and studies that have been conducted over the last 30 years or so, a significant amount of knowledge has been gained about autism spectrum disorder (ASD) This has helped advance the accuracy of diagnosis, the…
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Anxiety in People with Autism

Anxiety is a serious mental health issue that many people in the world experience on a daily basis. It’s a condition that affects a lot of different people from a lot of different walks of life. It can range in seriousness from mild to…
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Excessive Blinking in Autism

Part of the Comprehensive Guide to Stimming While autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects people in many different ways, there are some common challenges that people who have autism spectrum disorder (ASD) typically face. This…