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Overprotecting A Child With Autism

May 2nd, 2012 | Add a Comment

Tweet How it all started: Anna’s Story… “My son, Harry, was born on Christmas Eve 2002. Although he was small, he was perfect in every way – with thick, blond hair and piercing blue eyes, he was like a miniature version of my husband, Tom, and we fell in love with him straight away. Harry was hardly any trouble at all – he was a contented baby, whose sunny personality attracted compliments from everyone who met him. An energetic toddler, his happy chatter filled our lives and he would rush around, talking to everyone he met. He had a wide vocabulary and soon learned to express himself, telling anyone else who would listen what he thought about the world he was exploring. But, over time, Harry became less chatty. At first, we thought it … Read entire article »

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AUTISM: Why Acting Quickly On Your Child’s Behalf Is Essential – And How To Do It Now

April 25th, 2012 | Add a Comment

Tweet As incidences of childhood Autism increase, experts are warning parents to act swiftly in the event of early indications in order to ensure the best possible outcome for their children. According to a new report released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the number of children diagnosed with Autism in the United States has increased by an alarming 78% in the last ten years. Where previously only 1 in 110 American children was diagnosed as being on the Autistic Spectrum, the latest data indicates that 1 in 88 now has some form of Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD). At the current population level, it is estimated that 1,000,000 children in the United States is on the spectrum. When questioned on the reason for this startling increase, Autism experts have suggested that … Read entire article »

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Seven Dangerous Mistakes When Dealing With Childhood Autism…

April 20th, 2012 | Add a Comment

Tweet The first time a parent is told that their child has Autism will be a moment that they never forget. Often, the moment has been preceded by months – or even years – of concern, guilt and even anger as their once happy and outgoing child becomes less communicative, less expressive and often less able to control their emotions. Physical comfort, such as hugs and kisses, that used to soothe your child are no longer welcomed and unusual habits and obsessions become an important part of your child’s life. As a loving parent, you try everything to draw your child back out of the little world they’ve created for themselves, but nothing seems to work. You talk to doctors, nurses, child-care specialists, positive parenting groups – anyone who can help you find the … Read entire article »

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The Essential Guide To Autism

August 27th, 2009 | 1 Comment

Tweet Facing autism is difficult, especially in the beginning. If your child has yet to be diagnosed and you suspect something is amiss, you can’t help but be troubled, wondering if it really could be autism. You hope not but then what if it is? You ask yourselves if these are really the signs of autism. And if your child has just been diagnosed as autistic, you are struck with fear and panic. Millions of questions race through your mind. What must you do now? What autism treatments are available? Where can you turn for help? Can your child lead a normal life? Well, here is your help. Get a copy of the Essential Guide To Autism WHO IS THIS BOOK FOR? For parents or caregivers who suspect their child may be autistic but are not … Read entire article »

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