Latest articles from THE AUTISM SONG (http://www.autismsong.com/) CommonSense CMS 3600 http://www.autismsong.com/ Autism is a neurological disorder, meaning you are born with it. It affects the way the brain develops. Autism has a few other name--sometimes called infantile autism or autistic disorder. But regardless of what you call it, autism is something you are born with and something that you will live with for the rest of your life. http://www.autismsong.com/autism-signs-and-symptoms-a26.html Sun, 10 Jul 2011 13:08:11 MDT It's likely that your physician, unless he is a homeopathic physician, has recommended and prescribed drugs and behavioral therapies for your autistic child. The dangers associated with prolonged prescription drug use can be a bit daunting and can be one more thing with which parents have to be concerned. And, for some autistic children, the drugs don't always improve quality of life. http://www.autismsong.com/autism-and-nutrition-a25.html Thu, 27 Jan 2011 09:52:18 MST Here's a list of movies that contain autistic characters. The list doesn't include those television shows and the list is not complete. We only choose the top 10 movies which are highly recommended by parents or public. Most of the actors or actresses did a remarkable job of portraying autistic people. http://www.autismsong.com/autism-movies-a24.html Thu, 27 Jan 2011 09:46:45 MST Give me 10 minutes, and I'll give you some strategies to help your child learn how to fit in with others. It takes some work, and some respect for your child's strengths and weaknesses, but it can be done! http://www.autismsong.com/how-to-help-children-a23.html Thu, 16 Sep 2010 14:57:07 MDT Having a child with autism is one of the most challenging conditions a parent can go through. With so many different forms and levels of Autism each persons experience is unique, different and challenging, but one thing is the same: The difficulty of getting your child to behave. http://www.autismsong.com/autism-behavior-breakthroughs-a22.html Thu, 16 Sep 2010 14:54:09 MDT Autism is a mental condition wherein social and communication skills of the child are underdeveloped. It is not a disease but rather a Pervasive Developmental Disorder or PPD. However, pinpointing signs of autism is crucial so you need to make sure that the child receives the proper care that he or she deserves. http://www.autismsong.com/how-to-determine-the-a21.html Mon, 02 Nov 2009 18:24:16 MST There are hundreds or maybe thousands of new products on the market to help autism patients. But, since there's no money in it, there's been very little or no attention given to PREVENTING autism. http://www.autismsong.com/simple-autism-prevention-a20.html Fri, 08 May 2009 17:45:05 MDT Autism is constantly in the news - what with Jenny McCarthy talking about it with Larry King and Oprah, President Obama giving priority to autism research and funding, news reports of an autism epidemic etc. - but what exactly is autism? Is every autistic person a savant or like Dustin Hoffman in "Rainman"? http://www.autismsong.com/what-is-autism-a19.html Mon, 04 May 2009 19:57:34 MDT We all want our loved ones healthy and happy but it does not happen always. Autism is a kind of disability which affects our children and we are helpless. Are we really helpless? Is it not our right to fight against autism? The way medical science have developed and with the help of Hyperbaric treatments it is really possible to treat Autism to some extent. http://www.autismsong.com/how-to-treat-autism-a18.html Mon, 04 May 2009 19:54:11 MDT Support for autistic adults more difficult to find than support for children. http://www.autismsong.com/yesterdays-children-a17.html Mon, 16 Feb 2009 20:58:19 MST Adults don't develop autism, but they can be undiagnosed until adulthood. This creates problems in day to day living. http://www.autismsong.com/adult-autism-symptoms-a16.html Mon, 06 Oct 2008 08:34:10 MDT Children with autism commonly face problems with verbal communication. This is usually due to the frequent speech and language problems associated with the disorder. Though the actual reason that these problems are faced by autistic children is unknown, many experts believe that they are the result of several conditions occurring before, during, or after the child's birth that have had an impact on the development of the brain. The inability to properly communicate verbally can make interpretation and interaction with the child's world much more difficult. http://www.autismsong.com/teaching-children-with-autism-a15.html Sun, 20 Jul 2008 13:23:30 MDT This article will help parents of young children that have recently been diagnosed with autism. Autism is now considered treatable, but the treatment must start as early as possible. This article gives 5 areas that you should pursue, that will benefit your child's life. If treatment is pursued intensely, your child's chances of a full and rewarding life increase. http://www.autismsong.com/5-areas-to-pursue-a14.html Sun, 20 Jul 2008 13:19:57 MDT Autism is a topic that has grown in popularity over the years. This is largely attributed to the fact that more parents of autistic children have indeed become more hands-on in dealing with the condition. And if you are one of these parents, you just might be wondering about medicine used to treat autism. There are actually so many medicines that can be used in dealing with autism. http://www.autismsong.com/medicine-used-to-treat-a13.html Thu, 29 May 2008 13:00:46 MDT Autism rates have skyrocketed and it is essential that we get a handle on the causes. Unfortunately, the Autism research funding ratios have thus fallen way behind. Autism research now needs a good shot in the arm to catch up. We are talking about 1 billion dollars in research funding right now, just to catch back up and then matching that every couple of years until we get a handle on it. http://www.autismsong.com/autism-the-need-a12.html Thu, 29 May 2008 12:57:37 MDT