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Dogs and Autism is it possible? Your reference source to Dog therapy and Autism

For many years, dog therapy has been used with children and the elderly. The therapy has proven to be extremely beneficial, especially to those that are ill or have socialization issues. Children respond well...

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Aspergers Syndrome - Living As an Adult Aspie

This is the first in a series of articles I've written, as an Aspie, to help explain how having Aspergers Syndrome affects daily living. You're probably here because you have Aspergers, know somebody who has...

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Delving Into The Autistic Brain - Part 1

How does sensory information travel to and from the brain? Sensory receptors in our eyes, ears, nose, mouth and all over our skin pick up sensory energy and change it into streams of electrical impulses....

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The Jewish, Social Ostracisation and The Asperger’s Autism Connection – A Theory

This is my theory on Jewish, Asperger’s Autism and why this group has been ostracised in history. I do not have any evidence of this and would much appreciate if anyone has some research to either agree or...

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Autism: Getting an Early Diagnosis for Infants and Toddlers

1 in 100 children age 8 and up are diagnosed with autism. This number is significantly higher than a 2007 study of 1 in 159 children. But… your child is not at greater risk today. The numbers rose...

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Autism Social Stories-Getting a haircut

Getting a hair cut for most of us can be quite a pleasant experience. We look forward to the time out, chatter and being pampered From an early age we take our normally developing children along to...

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Sex Education In Autism

The two most important issues to address are sexual safety and social issues related to sexuality in children with autism. It should begin with education directed toward personal and sexual safety. This...

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My Autistic Daughter

By now most everyone has heard about autism and how it affects so many children...one of those affected is my daughter. My daughter is now 17 and was first diagnosed at age 7. I didn't know anything about...

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Facts About Autism

Symptoms of Autism usually present during the first year and a half of a child's life. Early diagnosis of autism can make a dramatic difference with the outcome of the child's success. Although Autism does not...

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autism social stories-potty training the autistic child

Teaching a normally developing youngster how, when and why it is a good idea to use the potty can be frustrating to say the very least. But when your child is also autistic this can make an already fraught...

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