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Treatment for Autism Difficult to Find

Treatment for Autism Difficult to Find

Many families in the United States face challenges finding appropriate treatment for a child with ASD. Recently a news station in Indiana featured a parent struggling to find Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy for her son and an interview with Hannah...

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Autism and Epilepsy

Autism and Epilepsy

One of the medical conditions that can develop in individuals with ASD is epilepsy, a neurological disease characterized by recurrent seizures. There is a strong association between epilepsy and autism; while epilepsy affects an estimated one percent of the general...

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Is Watching TV Good for Kids with ASD?

Is Watching TV Good for Kids with ASD?

While some studies suggest that too much screen time can negatively impact the development of young children’s language and social skills, watching television can offer valuable tools and lessons and be very beneficial for kids with ASD. For example, videos that teach...

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Can Some Children Outgrow Autism?

Can Some Children Outgrow Autism?

Is it possible for a child diagnosed with autism to ‘outgrow’ it when they get older? A 2013 study of 112 children published by the National Institutes of Health suggested that 34 individuals diagnosed with ASD went on to function as well as neurotypical...

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