Tags: Autism spectrum disorder

Parent Training Can Improve Behavior in Children with Autism

MEDICINE & HEALTH 04.22.2015 16:12 PM

One of the biggest challenges that parents face with children with autism spectrum disorder is behavior and how to teach proper behavior to their children. According to a new study, parent training seems to be the key. Teaching parents specific tactics to deal with serious behavior problems appears to be the best way to reduce behavioral issues in young children with autism.

Mice Sing in Similar Fashion to Songbirds, We Just Can't Hear It

04.01.2015 16:12 PM

Mice Sing Similar to Songbirds One of the difficulties in science is the limited scope of human senses. We can see only a tiny part of the spectrum, we can only hear a tiny subset of possible sounds, and testing chemicals directly with our nose or mouth is problematic.

The Connection Between Autism and Gut Bacteria May Be Real

03.25.2015 21:59 PM

Parents of autistic children all understand what to expect with their children, and John Rodakis is no different. Like so many, he was familiar with many of the symptoms that include lack of energy, delayed speech, the strict need to routine and more. However, when John's son came down with strep throat and placed on antibiotics, his son's symptoms began to decrease dramatically.