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- What is the correct dose of CBD for pain relief? - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2020 from Shahbaz MalikCheck the label of any pain reliever on sale and you'll easily calculate what proportion to require. However, finding the right dose of cannabidiol Ointment CBD for pain relief isn't that straightforward.Enthusiasts swear by the properties of CBD to ...
Views: 10505 - Essential Oils and Autism - a True Story - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2012 from Jacqueline McLaughlinBeing a massage therapist since 1998 has given me years of experience in helping people find better balance in their lives, physically, emotionally and spiritually. Some of the most powerful experiences I have witnessed have come from exposing my clients to the healing benefits of therapeutic ...
Views: 8666(2 votes) - Glutathione and Autism - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Susan Lynn PerryIf you have a child with autism, you’re probably already aware that his body might have difficulty eliminating toxins and other harmful substances efficiently. He may have recurring viral infections or an abundance of heavy metals. There may be a lot of behavioral and mood issues, or perhaps ...
Views: 8454(1 vote) - For Parents of Special Needs Students: Raising a Successful College Graduate - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2010 from Kari MillerChildren with special needs have experienced more frustration and academic failure than most other children. Yet, some of them become successful college students who graduate with a specialty in a chosen field. Sadly, most do not. Only about 57 percent of students with disabilities graduate ...
Views: 8419(8 votes) - Symptoms of Leaky Gut Syndrome in Children - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2011 from Jaime Heidel“Mommy, my tummy hurts.” Hearing this from your child could mean a variety of different things. She’s had too much candy. He ate something that didn’t agree with him. However, if stomach complaints are common and coupled with other specific symptoms, your child could have leaky gut ...
Views: 8037(2 votes) - ***Perhaps Autism is a Spiritual Experience - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2012 from Norma HollisMy cousin Adam is autistic. He’s one of the lucky ones. He’s a functional autistic now in his late 40’s and working as a gas station attendant. My most vivid memory of our childhood was him coming to visit on Christmas Day. My father always had a full fire going in the fireplace to warm us in ...
Views: 7561(1 vote) - What Students Need To Know To Thrive In College - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2010 from Kari MillerPersonal qualities that support academic success Students who have the following personal qualities are much more likely to thrive in college. You can read more detailed descriptions of the qualities that insure college success here. * Self-awareness and self-acceptance * ...
Views: 7265(4 votes) - Autism Causes, Herbal products Ashwagandha Bacopa - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2011 from Veena DeoThe definition of Autism is “Absorption in self-centered subjective mental activity” as in daydreams, fantasies, delusions or hallucinations and when accompanied by marked withdrawal from reality. Autism is a mental disorder originating in infancy that is characterized by self absorption, ...
Views: 6463 - Children's Health - Autism - Important Diet For Autistic Children - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2009 from Kyle NortonAlthough medication and physical therapies are important for autistic children, without carefully chosen intake of foods with vital nutrients, they will be lessened their effectiveness. In some cases, it may contribute to severity of the symptoms if wrong kinds of food are taken as we mentioned ...
Views: 5818(3 votes) - College And The Autistic Student - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2008 from Reecy ArestyAs researchers learn more about Autism and as public school services improve, more autistic students will graduate from high school and be academically, socially and emotionally prepared for college. First Things First: Autism, a neurological-based developmental disability, affects an ...
Views: 5684 - The Real Causes of Autism - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2011 from Robert HarrisonIf you or a loved one has an autistic child, you've likely been to several doctors, read thousands of pages and researched until your head hurts. So why should you read on? Because in order to understand the science behind possible treatments, you need to know what's really going on in your ...
Views: 5261 - The Power of Positive Self-Talk for Kids With Autism - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2012 from Connie HammerWhat type of messages do you think are going on inside your child's mind? Children with special needs such as Autism will intuitively grasp that they are different and pick up on the less than positive judgments from others - however subtle they may be. Do you pay attention to that voice ...
Views: 5243(1 vote) - Make Bathtime Easier and More Fun for the Child with Sensory Issues - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2010 from Nancy PeskeSome kids love bath time and enjoy splashing in the tub and playing with their favorite floating toys. But other children dread bathing. For these sensitive kids, the water is always either too hot or too cold, or frighteningly intense as it sprays out of the showerhead. They may be agitated by ...
Views: 4935(2 votes) - Executive Functioning And The AD/HD, LD, Autism Spectrum Child: - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2008 from Susan GiurleoIf your child has AD/HD, autism spectrum or learning disabilities you may have heard the term “Executive Functioning”. Parents come to me with many questions about executive function: What is it? Why is this a problem? How can we help our child get better at this executive stuff? ...
Views: 4784 - Sensitivity In Children: A Need For Containment And Reflection - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2009 from Matt CasperAn emotionally sensitive child needs to be seen and heard. It is the feeling of being alone and abandoned that creates in a child a heightened sensitivity to often painful emotions such as sadness and fear. The world feels like a very scary and lonely place for a child who is not secure in ...
Views: 4749(4 votes) - Why Do Aspies and Neurotypicals Get Married? - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2011 from Kathy MarshackSomeone with Asperger Syndrome (AS) is characterized by their lack of communication skills, social skills and reciprocity of feelings. A person with AS, also known as an Aspie, knows what they think and feel but are often unaware of what others think or feel. With a deficiency in these critical ...
Views: 4386(1 vote) - An Introduction to "Failure To Thrive" in Children - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Rodger BaileyFailure To Thrive is a delay in normal increases in height and weight that might lead to delays in the developmental process and maturation. Failure To Thrive is a diagnosis given to babies who are consistently less than the normal weight for their age or who do not gain weight for unclear ...
Views: 4307 - 6 Ways to Nurture Curiosity in a Child With Autism - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2011 from Connie HammerAlong with motivation, curiosity is the one of the best and most direct paths to learning new things. Encouraging curiosity in children is a crucial role parents need to play in developing their child's intellect. Children will stay curious as long as they are allowed to explore, discover and ...
Views: 4280 - Why You Should Care About Autism Even If You Don’t Know Anyone With This Disorder! - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2008 from Karen SimmonsAutism is described as a developmental disorder impairing ones ability to communicate and also causes hypo or hyper-sensitivity which ultimately creates behavioral and social skill challenges. Is this like the proverbial canary in the coal mine, an indicator of where our health on the planet is ...
Views: 4266 - Solving ADD/ADHD/Autism with Neuroliminal Training (NT) - by Submitted on May 13, 2011 from Phil BateTo view a 60 day case study of a serious ADHD boy using Neuroliminal Training, go to: http://drbate.com/Ref/ADHDsaga.html There are now five types of recognized professional treatment for ADD, ADHD and Autism used today by different clinicians: 1. Drug treatments: (Ritalin, ...
Views: 4261 - Aspergers And The Neurotypicals: An Insight - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2008 from Jack DobsonAs part of the autism spectrum, Aspergers Syndrome is characterized by poor social skills, poor large motor coordination, deep interests in particular topics, and a habit of repetitive movement (e.g., flapping one's hands). Because so many people with autism or Aspergers have other family ...
Views: 4251 - Orthomolecular Treatment for Autism - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2012 from Michael LocklearIn 1911, a Swiss psychiatrist named Eigen Bleuler was the first to describe autism as a medical disorder. However, he was talking about adults, and the condition he was describing is now known as schizophrenia. Thirty years later, in 1943, Dr. Leo Kanner of Johns Hopkins University redefined ...
Views: 4184 - Make Haircuts More Tolerable for Kids with Sensory Issues - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2010 from Nancy PeskeHow often do you think about the weight of your hair? Probably never, but for children with sensory issues, the feel, weight, and movement of their own hair can be extremely distracting. If his hair is trimmed just a bit he may notice how different his head feels for days afterward! A haircut ...
Views: 3969(2 votes) - yeast infection - by Some people may not familiar with yeast infection. In fact, yeast infection is kind of fungus that can be occurred in the skin of human. Human may do some behaviors that are not good for their body. When they do something like that carelessly, the bacteria will infect their body easily and ...
Views: 3842(1 vote) - Children's Health - Autism - Definition and Causes - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2009 from Kyle NortonI. Definition Autism is one of the most common forms of brain development disorder and one in 166 child is diagnosed with some forms of autism. Children who are diagnosed with autism tend to have weak immune system and auto immune problems. Autism is defined as medical condition in which a ...
Views: 3789(3 votes) - The DOs and DONTs of Handling Temper Tantrums - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2009 from Matt CasperTHE DOs AND DON’Ts OF HANDLING TANTRUMS •DO keep your cool. Kids are very good at sensing your feelings. The more frustrated you feel, the more frustrated your child will become. Take control of the situation, and your child will feel more safe and secure. •DO be empathic. Try and ...
Views: 3775(4 votes) - Treating the Sensory Problems of Autism - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2009 from Andrew BreretonAutism has become the 'hot potato' of the 21st century. The rise in the number of cases being diagnosed, (now estimated at nearly 4 in every thousand children born), and the argument as to vaccine implicated causation has ensured that if the average member of the public has heard of only one ...
Views: 3757 - How To Use A Parent Input Statement To Advocate For Needed Special Education Personnel - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2008 from JoAnn CollinsAre you the parent of a child with autism or dyslexia, that knows what educational services your child needs, but do not know how to communicate them to special education personnel? A parent input statement, that is written before the IEP meeting, can help you be an effective advocate for your ...
Views: 3701 - What is Autism Remediation? - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2009 from Nicole BeurkensThe word “remediation” is very important in the work my colleagues and I do with families affected by autism and other neuro-developmental disabilities, but it is a word that is unfamiliar to many people. I thought I would take a moment this week to talk about what remediation means in general, ...
Views: 3619 - ***Proof of the Adult Photographic Memory Hiding in the Shadows of Autism - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2017 from Shannon PanzoInsights from a different world: · Do You have a Photographic Memory? · Do you Know how to Manage your Brain? · Is you Mind Clear for Decision Making? The following is a television description of documentary content I am editorializing: The series exploring remarkable tales of human experience ...
Views: 3524 - SEO Hosting Advantages and Benefits - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2011 from Andrew SullivanWith new techniques being introduced into the world of internet marketing, SEO Hosting has found its very own place in the industry for being one of the most well known and well established services around. Today, some of the top SEO Hosting and Multiple C Class IP Providers have been able to ...
Views: 3482 - Educational Planning for a Student with Autism: Bring on the Visuals! - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2009 from Jennifer KruminsBring on the Visuals! For an individual who thrives on order and routine, our world is a scary place! Humans interact at record breaking speeds; everything we do is high speed, instant and ever changing. Even our homes and classrooms tend to be quickly moving people from one activity to the ...
Views: 3347(2 votes) - Help Your Child with Sensory Processing Disorder Learn to Ride a Bike - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2010 from Nancy PeskeBike riding is a great form of exercise and transportation, offering kids a sense of independence. Families can have a lot of fun together biking, too. but children with sensory issues often need extra help in learning to be comfortable bicycling. Part of their struggle with riding a two-wheeler ...
Views: 3335(2 votes) - How Massage Therapy Benefits Autistic Children - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2009 from Fred QuayeThe massage therapy is a well-loved session of many. Celebrities, public officials, workers, students, and people from all walks of life succumb to their cravings to experience the soothing effect that massage promotes. Imagine a day of hard work, stress, and pressure. Wouldn't it feel so nice ...
Views: 3309 - Children's Health - Autism - What to Avoid - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2009 from Kyle NortonChildren diagnosed with autism with impairments of speech, social and communication skill, limited interest, repetitive behaviour, etc. depending on severity of the symptoms may exhibit low tolerance or allergies to certain foods or chemicals, such as gluten and casein, impairment of digestion ...
Views: 3229(1 vote) - Neurofeedback: A Must Know Treatment for Autism - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Sara SgarlatNeurofeedback is the rising star in the treatment of autism, yet relatively few have even heard of it. It is a form of biofeedback; in this case, it is biofeedback of brainwaves. In biofeedback, an electronic device is used to help a person learn to better control a body process. Biofeedback ...
Views: 3215(4 votes) - Five Simple Strategies for Boosting Your Child's Brain - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2011 from Susan Lynn PerryThere are so many theories and protocols about helping our children with autism. Some make sense. Some don’t. I had a parent ask me yesterday, “I want to know what I can do RIGHT NOW to help my son. I don’t have time to wait for a new doctor to see him or to wait for government help. The ...
Views: 3197(6 votes) - Five Simple Strategies for Boosting Your Child's Brain - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2011 from Susan Lynn PerryThere are so many theories and protocols about helping our children with autism. Some make sense. Some don’t. I had a parent ask me yesterday, “I want to know what I can do RIGHT NOW to help my son. I don’t have time to wait for a new doctor to see him or to wait for government help. The ...
Views: 3197(6 votes) - Five Simple Strategies for Boosting Your Child's Brain - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2011 from Susan Lynn PerryThere are so many theories and protocols about helping our children with autism. Some make sense. Some don’t. I had a parent ask me yesterday, “I want to know what I can do RIGHT NOW to help my son. I don’t have time to wait for a new doctor to see him or to wait for government help. The ...
Views: 3197(6 votes) - FINE TUNING FENG SHUI FOR AUTISTIC CHILDREN - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2013 from Judith RyanWith the constantly increasing amount of children being diagnosed with autism it appears this disorder is reaching almost epic proportions worldwide. While there are many theories as to its origins there has not been a culprit found for its cause. Also what works for one child’s development ...
Views: 3168 - Language Development for Better Speech - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2013 from Ashley TanHow would you decide whether your child's language development is on track? As communication is the basis of success in life and at work, emphasis should be given early on to assess the level of your child's control over his or her strength in managing language. This is especially true for ...
Views: 3147(1 vote) - Autism Service Dogs - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2009 from Mary RiposoA fairly new trend in Autism treatment is the use of service dogs. Traditionally, service dogs (commonly termed assistance dogs) were trained to mitigate a specific disability for mostly adult clients. More recently, organizations have begun forming for the purposes of providing service dogs for ...
Views: 3022(1 vote) - Autism: The Real Cause and a Proven Solution - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2011 from Darius SoonI know that you loved your child very much and have done a lot of research into the causes and solutions for autism. If you have done some research, you probably are frustrated, isn’t it? After all, experts seem to disagree on the causes of autism and also the treatment methods. ...
Views: 3005 - Should a Computer Hacker with Asperger Syndrome Go to Prison? - by Submitted on May 11, 2009 from Kathy MarshackHuman rights activist backs computer hacker When human rights activist Terry Waite spoke in support of Gary McKinnon, the noted Pentagon hacker, it made quite a stir in March 2009. Waite is a former Beirut hostage, imprisoned for four years in Lebanon in the 1980s. Waite told the press that ...
Views: 2982 - Alternate Therapies For Autism - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2008 from Phil BateThis article is designed to help you do research finding help and solutions that improve the autism symptoms. You can use this reference page to search further on many and various therapies that have helped others. New products and theories are showing up all the time. There are many different ...
Views: 2964 - ***Five Thoughts About Grandparents and Autism - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2011 from Susan Lynn PerryMy son’s grandparents are the first people he thinks of when he thinks of family. That warms my heart because I’ve made a pretty concerted effort at making sure we go and visit them at least once or twice a month. I want him to know them as long as we’re all around, because I don’t ever want ...
Views: 2945(1 vote) - How Do You Heal A Leaky Gut? - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2011 from Susan Lynn PerryWhen we first started trying to get to the bottom of my son’s health issues, one of the things we were told by his specialist is that he had a “leaky gut”. Wikipedia describes a leaky gut as “intestinal or bowel hyperpermeability”. That just sounds painful, doesn’t it? As I understand it, ...
Views: 2943(2 votes) - The brains of children with autism are wired differently. - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Andrew BreretonResearch into how the brain is connected in a different way in children with autism. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A research team led by Elizabeth Aylward, a University of Washington professor of radiology, report that brains of adults with ...
Views: 2910(1 vote) - Helping Your Child with Autism Cope with School Anxiety - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2012 from Connie HammerDo you really know how your child feels about going back to school this year? Maybe last year was a positive experience but can you really assume this will be another carbon copy? Many children, even those without an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), can harbor secret worries and concerns they ...
Views: 2895 - ***The Wonders of Coconut Oil - by Submitted on May 20, 2011 from Susan Lynn PerryAs you start looking at your child’s diet and what you can do to help your child’s body heal, you may decide to take gluten, casein, soy or even all three out of the daily menu. That can definitely be a step in the right direction, especially if your child suffers from gastrointestinal ...
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