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By: Beth Vaughan As it turns out, it has taken the study of over 25 million children to even begin fixing the damage caused by one doctor’s publication in a medical journal. After years of controversy, immense worry from millions of parents, and several lawsuits later, it has been discovered that Dr. Andrew Wakefield may…

By: Shawn Bohanan Children with Autism are likely to experience complicated behavioral issues ranging from delayed speech, toileting difficulties, and severe problem behaviors. Sleep problems are also a common difficulty facing both the children with ASD and their families. These problems include falling asleep or staying asleep, problem behaviors that occur when child is told to…

There’s a saying that when you have a child, it’s like having your heart walk around outside of your body. Never is that more true than when you have a child with special needs. As a parent, you have monitored your child’s surroundings, their interactions, what they play with, who they play with, and how…

As parents of children with autism, we quickly become familiar with what our children can handle and what they can’t. We pick our social settings carefully and hope for the best. But in the world of autism that our kids inhabit, there is a level of unpredictability. That unpredictability can cause tantrums that could blow…

The challenges of adapting to life with a child with autism can take their toll on everyone in the family, particularly parents. It’s important to know that whether you’re dealing with one or many issues, you are not alone. There are many places you can turn to for help, and help can come in many…

Neurology Now featured an article in their magazine about a remarkable young woman with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) named Alexis Wineman. Although she was crowned “Miss Montana” in 2012, and was the first Miss America contestant with ASD in the 92-year history of the competition, Alexis has faced many obstacles. But she has thrived. Each…