Many adults take the initiative to eat healthier with the start of the new year, and eating better can be a great goal for kids too, especially those with autism/ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder). Autism is a developmental disability that affects approximately one in every 44 American children and teenagers. Symptoms occur to varying degrees (on a
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Dr. Karnik Explores Link Between Autism and Anxiety for Healthline
Autism and anxiety can appear to be very similar conditions, but they are not one and the same. Autism, or autism spectrum disorder (ASD), is a neurodevelopmental disorder, while anxiety is a mental health condition. To make it a bit more confusing though, they do often go hand-in-hand, as those living with autism can be
Read MoreDr. Karnik in Moms.com: FFFF Response in Kids with ADHD and ASD
Do you know what “FFFF” is? It stands for Fight, Flight, Freeze and Fib. These words describe our natural reactions when we are confused, scared or challenged. For special needs children, especially those with ADHD or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), the FFFF response can easily go from zero to sixty in no time at all.
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Kilometers 4 Carter is a cause close to our hearts at Child Neurology Consultants of Austin. The inspiration for the cause is Carter Halliburton, a young patient of pediatric neurologist, Dr. Karen Keough, who suffers from a rare, debilitating neurological condition known as SynGAP1. This weekend on June 13, Carter’s father Peter Halliburton will be
Read MoreA Teenager’s Success with Autism
When Jenny Holm first received a diagnosis of autism for her young son Will, she cycled through a range of emotions including fear, anger, anxiety but then ultimately relief. Will had delayed speech since around two and a half years old and was slow to meet early developmental milestones. So when Child Neurology Consultants of
Read MoreDr. Labiner on KXAN: Children With Autism Are Not Getting Diagnosed Early Enough, Study Says
One in four children under age 8 with autism spectrum disorder are undiagnosed according to a recent study published in the journal of Autism Research. For the study, researchers from Rutgers University in New Jersey looked at the education and medical records of 266,000 children who were 8 years old in 2014. The team evaluated
Read MoreIs There a Link Between Diet and Autism?
The CDC estimates that one in 59 kids in the United States suffers from autism, or autism spectrum disorder. A common question always up for debate about this condition is what link, if any, is there between diet and autism? While each child’s case is unique and should be viewed as such, the growing amount
Read MoreGirls, Repetition and Autism
Boys are about four times as likely to be diagnosed with autism (autism spectrum disorder) than girls. Because of this, there is plenty of information out there about boys and this condition, but less so for girls. While there are many signs appearing early on in both boys and girls that can be traits of
Read MoreNon-Verbal Autistic Boy Finds His Voice
Writing news articles is a common middle school assignment. Yet, for 13-year-old, Baxter Wilson-Rul, his focus and perspective are one-of-a-kind. Baxter most often writes about autism. What’s unique about his viewpoint? He has autism and he is non-verbal. But, since the day he’s figured out how to communicate his thoughts, he has been on a
Read MoreFor Kids Who Like Structure, Tips For Summer Planning
Summer is often thought as the time to relax — “freedom” from school and jam-packed after-school schedules. But for some kids, especially those with ADHD, autism, and other special needs who crave structure, that very freedom and the slower summer pace can be unnerving. Here are five tips to help you structure your summer days:
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