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Rise in Children with Autism
Rise in Children With Autism

Aug 31, 2023

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released updated statistics on the rate of children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), which has been on the rise.

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KID-APPROVED AUTISM DIETS
Kid-Approved Autism Diets: Strategies to Optimize Nutrition and Acceptance

Mar 31, 2023 ● By Ana Reisdorf, MS, RD

For parents of children with autism, learning to manage this condition requires a multidimensional approach, including consideration of food and nutrition.

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Optimize Gut Health in Kids with ADHD or Autism Symptoms

Jul 29, 2022

The key role that the microbiome plays in children’s health has been documented in a study that links gut health to symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism.

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ULTRA-High Polyphenol Olive Oil Offers Medicinal Properties

Jan 31, 2022

A new Chilean Harvest crop of ULTRA-High polyphenol extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) is available online exclusively from Chicago-area based Livo Oil.

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Diveheart Provides Multi-faceted Health Benefits through Dive Therapy

Aug 31, 2020 ● By Martin Miron

Volunteer-driven nonprofit Diveheart, based in Downers Grove, has been serving people with disabilities since 2001 with a very unique type of therapy in zero-gravity. They discovered that underwater scuba therapy in a pool, lake or ocean can give people with disabilities the freedom to move independently, even if they are severely disabled.

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Shall We March?

Feb 29, 2020

I recently asked my peers what they were passionate about and how far they would go to uphold their beliefs. The causes ranged from preventing ocean pollution, sexual assault, bullying, discrimination of sexual orientation, the promotion of women’s rights and autism advocacy.

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Practice Qigong Massage to Improve Autism Symptoms in Children

Jan 31, 2020

Qigong, a traditional Chinese massage technique and movement practice, may offer hope for children with autism spectrum disorder.

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Acupuncture Alleviates Autism in Children: New Study Finds Effectiveness in Alternative Treatment

Aug 31, 2018

When used alone or with other therapies, acupuncture lowered autism markers in Korean children.

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Expecting Moms Can Protect Against Autism: Prenatal Vitamins Lower Risk

Jul 31, 2018

Taking folic acid or multivitamins before and during pregnancy can help to reduce the risk of having a child diagnosed with autism.

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Mercury/Autism Brain Research Alert: Warning Regarding Flu Vaccines

Dec 29, 2017

The latest research shows reason for concern about childhood flu vaccines that contain the preservative thimerisol as well as an emulsifier that could carry neurotoxic ethylmercury into the brain.

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Fresh Looks at Autism: Focusing on a Child’s Optimal Potential

Jul 31, 2017 ● By Linda Sechrist

Parents today increasingly focus on the unique brilliance of their autistic children and build support networks that help them develop life skills.

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Autism Risk Linked to Banned Chemicals: Prenatal Exposure Increases Odds

Dec 28, 2016

Children born to mothers with high exposures to PCBs, DDT and other banned-but-still-present chemicals had a 50 to 82 percent greater chance of being born with autism.

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Unique Character: Sesame Street Addresses Autism

Dec 29, 2015

Creators of the popular kids’ puppet show are consulting with autism groups in creating a new autistic kid-character named Julia.

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Autism Spurs Creative Thinking: Inventive Minds at Work

Dec 29, 2015

People with autism, asked to devise fresh uses for mundane objects, came up with more original and creative ideas than those in a control group.

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Animal Friends Soothe Autistic Children: Relief for Stressful Social Situations

Oct 30, 2015

If they play with a guinea pig before reading in front of other children, autistic children suffer significantly less social anxiety, Purdue University researchers have found.

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