The Truth about Vaccines and Autism
There are many scientific and social hypotheses and claims to establish the truth about vaccines and autism spectrum disorder (ASD or autism). Vaccines
Routines and Rituals Performed by Children Diagnosed with Autism
Routines and Rituals Performed by Children Diagnosed with Autism Many routines and rituals are harmless and are necessary for our day-to-day living. Normal routines and rituals, such as washing, tooth brushing, and bedtime rituals, are essential. Performing these tasks at a set time every time is beneficial to young children…
Setting Expectations
As a parent of a child with autism, all of your hopes and expectations for your child’s future are placed in a state of uncertainty to a greater degree than most other parents
Developing and Implementing a Treatment Plan
Most professionals agree that an early intervention treatment plan is very important when a child has been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD or autism)
Communicating with your autism spectrum patient
The communication deficits associated with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can make it very challenging for nurses and other medical staff to communicate with their patients.
Caring for the Caregiver
A caregiver for a child with autism is any person who takes care of the special needs of the child, whether or not that care is directly related to the child’s ASD
The Stigma of Mental Illness in Jamaica – Part 1
According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary (2012), the word stigma is defined as “a) archaic: a scar left by hot iron, b) a mark of shame or discredit and c) an
Importance of Having the Correct Knowledge in Autism
Knowledge empowers. Having a child with autism necessitates finding out as much as possible about all aspects of the condition, treatments, and services tha
History Of Autism Science
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) might seem to be a fairly new condition, yet written evidence of its existence can be found as far back as the 1700s. The word Autism
Dental Sedation and Autism
Oral health care for a child with the diagnosis of autism is not much different from the oral health care of other children. However, children with autism often