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Tag Archives: asd
Living with Aspergers: The Silver Lining
Wanting both to be popular but also wanting to be by himself. Wanting to be friendly but lacking the ability to make friends without being “weird” (his words). Robert Louis Milanich faced more than the typical childhood bullying challenges. The … Continue reading
Study Links Folic Acid to Lower Autism Risk
I was listening to the news Saturday morning, and my ears perked up when I heard the reporter discuss a new study indicating that prenatal folic acid (vitamin B9) significantly reduces the risk of autism. We knew that prenatal folic … Continue reading
Autism-Friendly Winter Activities
This morning, looking out my office window, I’m amazed at the beauty and power of the weather. It’s blustery, cold and snowy – a typical Erie winter day. Yet, just yesterday I sat here, looking out the same window watching … Continue reading
DSM-IV Changes
The American Psychiatric Association recently announced some changes in the upcoming Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM-IV), to be published in May 2013. The authors originally planned to change the diagnosis of “mental retardation” to “intellectual developmental disorder.”
75 Days – but who’s counting?
One Tuesday, two months and 16 days from today, what color will you be wearing? Odd question, I know. Today is January 17th, so who’s thinking about what to wear 75 days from today? I am! The sixth annual World … Continue reading
Advances in the Field of Autism
It’s been a year of headlines in the field of autism. Autism Speaks Scientific Advisory Board Committee published the top 10 autism research advances of 2012. It’s a quick and understandable resource guide to the latest research findings. I liked … Continue reading
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Specialisterne: A Company on the Cutting Edge
Many adults with autism are unable to secure employment and are often overlooked for the outstanding skills that they bring to a job. In fact, 80% of adults with autism don’t have full-time jobs – not because they can’t manage … Continue reading
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Addressing Anxiety and ASD
It is estimated that the prevalence of anxiety in children with ASD to be 30-81% (MacNeil e al. 2009; White et al. 2009). The impact of anxiety on educational success, social participation, friendships and family members is great. It’s fairly … Continue reading
Emergency Preparation: Are We Ready?
The wind whipped through the trees, rain pelted the windows and I wondered how prepared our families are for an unusual weather occurrence. Living in Erie, PA, we seldom consider disaster preparedness. Snow storms dumping two feet of snow are … Continue reading
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