The Autism Herald

Autism is a condition that commonly occurs in youngsters who are about six months. The signs or symptoms typically show up progressively within the first couple of years in the youngster’s existence. It disrupts the progression of sociable connection, and verbal exchange abilities inside the human brain. Children with this condition usually have problems both [...]

Autism is a cerebral disease that has existed from history. Scientists and biologist say that this disease has been there for years and the stories about the “changelings” are actually facts about autism that were present among the ancient legends. There have been lots of studies that have been done on the root cause of [...]

There is a television show on MTV called True Life and it shows you the true life of people on several different topics. I watched an episode of True Life the other day and the topic was on young people who had autism. I know a few families with autistic kids, but I don’t really [...]

Also called Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) or Pervasive Development Disorder (PDD). Asperger Syndrome is a milder version of the disorder. The main signs and symptoms of autism involve communication, social interactions and repetitive behaviors. Autism is a disorder that is usually diagnosed in early childhood. Having your child be diagnosed with this disease can be [...]

We might have great idea running all the time, but we simply just afraid to execute it. Maybe it is due to many factors, such as financial support; lack of experience, or expertise. We can not do it alone. Or we don’t have enough knowledge or skills to handle the operation of the business once [...]

Mingling with social groups can be hard for an autistic person. This can have a bad effect on his self esteem but once he gets past how people look at him, then he will be quickly on his way to accepting who he is. An autistic person has his brain function stalled in one part [...]

In our society today, being normal is something that people cannot do because they live their daily lives without a sense of being normal. There are individuals who are smarter than others and some are physically stronger than others. Whichever is the case, none of these factors can make someone better than others. If you [...]

4. You have to get local autism expert recommendations. Some autism local support groups or organizations have lists of recommended doctors and therapists. You can also contact local and university hospitals to find out if they have programs for children with autism or if they have pediatrician with extensive autism experience on staff. 5. Learn [...]

If you suspect your child has autism, it is very urgent that you seek a proper diagnosis immediately. 1. Consult with your child’s pediatrician and request autism screening. This test usually starts with an autism screening questionnaire, and based on its result, the doctor may advise you to do one or more of the following [...]

There is actually no quick fix for parents to address anxiety related to sleep in their children with autism. The most effective way to deal with anxiety, however, is working with a behavioral specialist. Many children with autism tend to stick to daily routines, which is good. Daily routines for promoting better sleep are beneficial [...]