Autism
Which therapy is better for autistic children: ABA or the Son-Rise Method?
Last Saturday my brother in law came to talk to me about how good you are and that you have an Autistic son just like mine. My son Lucas was diagnosed with autism last year, and I wanted to ask you what your opinion is on ABA therapy vs the Son-Rise method. Thank you so much, and like always, you are the best! – Marta
How can I help my autistic child?
Last Saturday my brother in law came to talk to me about how good you are and that you have an Autistic son just like mine. My son Lucas was diagnosed with autism last year, and I wanted to ask you what your opinion is on ABA therapy vs the Son-Rise method. Thank you so much, and like always, you are the best! – Marta
Scientists Discover Gene that Predisposes People to Both Autism and Epilepsy
In a new study, researchers have identified a gene that appears to predispose people to both autism and epilepsy.
Dr. Patrick Cossette, a professor with the Faculty of Medicine at the Université de Montréal, and his team at the CHUM Research Centre in Canada have found that a severe mutation of the synapsin gene (...
EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: What is Autism? Dr. Manny Asks An Expert
Dr. Manny sits down with an education expert to discuss the characteristics of autism
Autistic Brain is More Visual Than Non-Autistic Brain, Researchers Say
According to a new study, the brains of people with autism allocate more resources to areas that concentrate on visual perception, which results in less activity on other areas that are used to plan and control thoughts and actions, US News and World Report reported.
University of Montreal researchers said their findings may...
Use of CT Scans Skyrockets Among Kids, Experts Worry About Radiation Exposure
According to a new study, the number of children getting computed tomography, or CT scans when visiting hospital emergency rooms has skyrocketed over the past 14 years, CNN reported.
Researchers collected survey data over a 14-year period, spanning from 1995 to 2008, and found that ER visits that included a...
Teach Your Doctor About Autism
If your child has Autism you’ve likely become quite familiar with the physicians in your area- pediatricians, developmental pediatricians, neurologists, etc. Hopefully you’ve found doctors you are comfortable with and whose advice you trust.
Researchers Determine Autism Risk of Six Month Old Infants
Researchers claim to be able to assess the autism risk of children as young as six months old, HealthDay News reported.
The researchers measured the electrical activity of infants’ brains with an electroencephalogram (EEG), and aided by a computer algorithm, they categorized the infants as high or low risk for autism.
Dr. Manny Recommends: The Myth of Autism by Dr. Michael Goldberg
As you all know, I have a child with autism.
From personal experience, I can tell you that autism comes with a lot of myths and misunderstandings – especially regarding how it develops and exactly what it entails.
Testosterone Interferes With Empathy, Study Indicates
I’m sure this won’t come as a surprise to all you long-suffering women out there.
A new study indicates that testosterone, the male sex hormone, may interfere with empathy, according to the BBC News.
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