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Rise in Children with Autism
Rise in Children With Autism

Aug 31, 2023 09:30AM

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 09:30AM ● 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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Child holding diagram of digestive system
Optimize Gut Health in Kids with ADHD or Autism Symptoms

Jul 29, 2022 09:30AM

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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Practice Qigong Massage to Improve Autism Symptoms in Children

Jan 31, 2020 09:30AM

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

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Autism's Gut-Brain Axis: A Promising Approach to Healing

Dec 27, 2018 02:46PM

Almost half of autistic children have gastrointestinal symptoms, and the more severe the symptoms, the more severe the autism, studies show.

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

Aug 31, 2018 01:19PM

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 01:13PM

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 01:10PM

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 12:11PM ● 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 01:43PM

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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