Author Archives: all about autism

Autism & Immune Irregularities

Posted on July 19, 2012 by all about autism

I’d like to update readers on some of the latest research that I have been reading. A new California Institute of Technology study suggests that specific changes in an overactive immune system can indeed contribute to autism-like behaviors in mice … Continue reading →

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iPad or TAP-it? Making the Right Choice for your Child

Posted on July 17, 2012 by all about autism

This past Sunday, 60 Minutes repeated an October 2011 program “Apps for Autism.” I have since received a number of calls asking my thoughts on the show. Lesley Stahl interviewed a 27-year-old young man who, prior to the iPad, had … Continue reading →

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Medications and Autism Update

Posted on July 12, 2012 by all about autism

Joseph Barber, M.D., provided an outstanding presentation on medication last night. If you were unable to attend, a synopsis is provided on his blog. His next presentation, “Roles of Regulation, Reactivity and Flexibility in Autism Spectrum Disorder,” will take place … Continue reading →

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Medications & Autism

Posted on July 10, 2012 by all about autism

Medications. Should I or shouldn’t I? Many families struggle with this question. From my perspective, there is no right or wrong answer. When the suggestion to consider medication was first made to me, I immediately said, “Let’s give it a … Continue reading →

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Technology for Autism Update

Posted on July 5, 2012 by all about autism

I look forward to reading about the latest innovations in technology in reports from the “Technologies for Autism: Tools, Trends and Testimonials,” held July 6-8, 2012 in Valencia, Spain. Read about it here.

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Physical Fitness Helps with Autism Challenges

Posted on July 3, 2012 by all about autism

Summer. Opportunities for outdoor recreation abound. Snow and ice may have kept us indoors during January and February, but we have no excuse not to be outside now. You don’t have to belong to a gym to engage in physical … Continue reading →

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ABA Coverage: Changes Still Leave Some Behind

Posted on June 28, 2012 by all about autism

As a longtime advocate for the use of Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) both in school and at home, I was very pleased to read that the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) publicly endorsed the use of ABA in the treatment … Continue reading →

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“Best Buddies” Connects Kids

Posted on June 26, 2012 by all about autism

Start looking for a series of billboards popping up across the country in an effort to promote acceptance of people with intellectual disabilities. The campaign is sponsored by Best Buddies, a national non-profit organization that fosters one-on-one friendships between those … Continue reading →

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Autism News: Medication Announcement

Posted on June 21, 2012 by all about autism

Yesterday, pharmaceutical giant, Roche, announced a partnership with Seaside Therapeutics to speed up the development medications for use in the treatment of autism. Click below to read more about the collaboration: New Alliance for Developing Autism Medication For those of you in … Continue reading →

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Update on Findings in Autism Studies

Posted on June 19, 2012 by all about autism

I’d like to highlight two reports that I found highly relevant to the autism community. First, a study published by Dr. Antonio Hardan of the Stanford University School of Medicine and Lucille Packard Children’s Hospital found that an anti-oxidant supplement, … Continue reading →