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Although we’re only two-and-a-half months deep into 2015, each week seems to bring forth some incredible new insight into possible causes and cures for autism or advancement for individuals who are living with autism. This past week brought us so much varied news, we decided to group it all together to keep you up to…

With the temperature finally starting to rise and the sun setting later in the evening, it’s spring at last. With warmer weather comes new opportunities to take advantage of the new season and if you have a child or family member with autism, it is a chance to find fun new activities that both your…

In our ongoing weekly round-up of news related to autism, we look at two emerging trends in autism treatment and therapy that indicate how massage therapy and how one interacts with a child with autism can have a significant impact on the development of autism in an individual. Starting with parenting, there are currently ongoing…

This week we’re taking a look at two dietary-based revelations that might shed light on how to better treat autism.   First up, a new study released by Salk Institute scientists puts forth the thesis that symptoms of autism can be reduced in animals that follow a diet similar to that of diabetics seeking to…

While the number of autism diagnoses remains on the rise due to improved testing that makes it easier for doctors and therapists to identify autism at a younger age, one long-standing trend in autism diagnoses has remained unchanged: Men are more likely to have autism than women. In fact, males are four times more likely…

When you think of July 4th, it’s likely your memory is flooded with the smells of BBQs, fireworks, and fresh-cut grass; the sights of fireworks exploding in the air and sparklers streaking through the night; and the sounds of children running and screaming in play and fireworks bursting across the sky.   Simply put, holidays…

It’s no secret that hypersensitivity is a hallmark attribute of many children and adults living with autism. After all, as research has demonstrated, the filtering mechanism in their brains frequently operates differently from neurotypical individuals in terms of processing touch, smell, hearing, taste, or sight.   In this space alone, we have often looked at…

It’s no secret that starting treatment early on in children with autism can give them a significant push in minimizing core autism symptoms and becoming more behaviorally adaptive. And with autism diagnoses happening earlier and more frequently, researchers are gaining crucial new data on just how effective early treatment can be.   One such treatment…

Parenting, while hugely rewarding, is undoubtedly one of the most stressful things a person can embark on in their lives. But when you talk to most parents, they will often argue that for all of the headaches, the drama, and the tough times, they wouldn’t trade the time they spent raising their children for anything…

In 2015, we live in an age where autism is diagnosed more frequently than ever—at a rate of 1 in 68 children in the U.S.—which means that more people are aware of the condition than ever before. However, the rate of diagnosis and general understanding of autism was but a minute fraction of what it…