Some Vital Autism Information
, 05 21st, 2013
Autism spectrum disorder is the official term used to refer to a certain grouping of developmental disorders which includes autism, Asperger’s syndrome, and Rett’s syndrome, among others. Autism spectrum disorder has become a very prevalent diagnosis in children in recent years and there are a number of organizations doing research on how to best treat it.
Some vital autism information is in regards to the most common characteristics of autism spectrum disorder, apart from the way it affects communication and social interaction. Autistic children often choose to engage in repetitive activities, resistance to changes in routines, and unusual responses to certain sensory experiences.
Autism Education For Teachers
, 05 16th, 2013
With the current prevalence of diagnoses of autism spectrum disorders in children, it is important that teachers and educators are prepared for the possibility of having students in their classes that have these disorders. It’s easy for a teacher to be unprepared for this type of situation, but considering how frequently these disorders occur, this is something that should be worked on.
Just as parents with autistic children should learn as much as they can about autism and autism spectrum disorders, I think it is also important that teachers and anyone else who spends a lot of time around children should also receive some autism education so that they can be better prepared to deal with the issues that sometimes arise when teaching autistic children.
The Autism Research Institute
, 05 14th, 2013
The Autism Research Institute was founded by Dr. Bernard Rimland in 1967 as a nonprofit organization that focuses on providing information regarding autism and autism spectrum disorders to the public. Rimland was a research psychologist who had written a number of books related to autism and was the first to challenge the initial prevailing theory that autism was caused by unloving mothers.
Rimland founded the Autism Research Institute in order to promote applied behavior analysis as a treatment for autism spectrum disorders. The organization currently continues to seek out autism treatments through scientific research and collaborations with other organizations regarding causes and treatments of autism.
Raising Autism Awareness With The Puzzle Ribbon
, 05 09th, 2013
The most recognized symbol of the autism community is the Autism Awareness Puzzle Ribbon. Like the pink ribbon for raising breast cancer awareness, the Puzzle Ribbon is used as a symbol to generate awareness for an important cause and it is often worn during National Autism Awareness Month, which has been recognized as April since the 1970s.
Considering autism prevalence is at an all-time high and it is said that 1 in 88 children suffers from an autism spectrum disorder, autism awareness is more important now than ever. There are many different organizations that help to fund researchers towards learning more about autism so that these disorders can ultimately be treated more effectively.
Probiotics For An Upset Stomach
, 05 07th, 2013
If you’re recovering from the stomach flu or some other sort of ailment related to the stomach, you might be surprised to hear people suggest that you eat some yogurt. Considering yogurt is a dairy product and dairy products often don’t go well with stomach issues, you might be wary at first, but there is a reason that yogurt is often suggested in these situations.
The reason behind this is that yogurt is full of probiotics, which are essentially beneficial bacteria, some of which can help heal your stomach and intestinal lining from any of the problems and damage that may have been done to yet while you were sick. Frozen yogurt is often known to have probiotics in it as well, though may contain more sugar that your stomach might not be ready for.
Articles On Autism About Valproate
, 05 02nd, 2013
Though it is generally accepted by medical professionals that vaccines have nothing to do with autism, this does not mean that there are no other external factors that may lead to risks in causing autism spectrum disorders. There are always new studies being done and a great deal of autism research is constantly being done to figure out some of the potential causes of autism.
Some recent articles on autism, for instance, have suggested that women who take the epilepsy drug valproate during their pregnancy are three times as likely to have a child born with an autism spectrum disorder. New studies have represented some very strong evidence that suggests that there is a connection between valproate and autism.
The Truth About PCA-PX Is Complicated
, 04 30th, 2013
There is a lot of information on the Internet regarding the proper usage of the product known as PCA-RX; some of this information is conflicting and confusing, while other information seems to be too geared towards selling the product. There are a number of chemicals and substances included in PCA-RX that are truly beneficial for the body.
These substances have been through research that has had positive results, alongside anecdotal evidence that has suggested that PCA-RX is worth usage. That being said, everyone’s body is different and it’s entirely possible that some people have different reactions to PCA-RX than others, which is why there may be some conflicting information out there.
Too Much Sushi Can Lead To Mercury Poisoning Symptoms
, 04 25th, 2013
There are a number of fish that are used in sushi that have been sometimes known to contain high levels of mercury, such as bluefin tuna, mackerel, swordfish, sea bass, and yellowtail. While other fish can also contain mercury depending on the water they come from, these are among the fish that often can be the worst carriers of mercury.
While small amounts of mercury likely won’t cause any problems, eating sushi five or six times a week might lead to you showing signs of mercury poisoning symptoms. This is not a hypothetical situation, as there have absolutely been cases of those who eat a large amount of sushi in a week getting mercury poisoning, including actor Jeremy Piven.
No Problems With Thimerosal
, 04 23rd, 2013
Recent efforts by misinformed anti-vaccine groups have been lobbying the World Health Organization to try to remove thimerosal out of vaccines, under the incorrect belief that this is an agent causing autism in children. Though thimerosal is mercury-based, it contains ethyl mercury, which is given at much lower doses, far too low to cause genuine harm.
It has been confirmed – through a series of seven studies – that children that received vaccines containing thimerosal are not at a greater risk of autism or even for the subtlest signs of mercury poisoning. Certain hospitals in the 1990s removed the thimerosal from vaccines and a number of children died of Hepatitis B because of this.
The History Of Chelation Therapy
, 04 18th, 2013
The history of chelating agents starts with World War I, when they were introduced into medicine to combat poison gas. The first-ever widely used chelating agent was a compound known as dimercaprol, which was used to fight the heavy metal toxicity of arsenic, which was part of the gaseous chemical weapon known as lewisite.
Chelation therapy evolved past World War I. For instance, in World War II, it was used for people suffering from lead poisoning, which was common in navy personnel due to their jobs using lead paints to repaint the hulls of ships. Since World War I and World War II, chelation therapy has continued to evolve, but its use for anything other than treating heavy metal poisoning remains very controversial.