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5- Bad Apples on the Family Tree

By Therese Ericson, Private Patient Coordinator Dear Parent, The news that a child in the family is autistic is most often met with a number of reactions While all family members, even extended, would be supportive in an ideal world, the sad truth is that many are disgusted or disappointed Does a family member scold the autistic child often Does he or she look at your autistic child unfairly.....More on Fast Quick Weight Loss

2- Achieving Self-control with Autis

By Therese Ericson, Private Patient Coordinator Dear Friend, Self-discipline is a skill that most autistic children have trouble acquiring This includes not only inappropriate outbursts, but also habits that can be potentially dangerous, such as being aggressive towards others or causing harm to themselves, such as banging their heads off walls To prevent these and other behaviors, one techni.....More on Fast Quick Weight Loss

5- Bad Apples on the Family Tree

8- Eliminating the Source: What Causes Autis

By Therese Ericson, Private Patient Coordinator Dear Parent, Many parents hope that in finding a source of autism, this disorder can be cured or prevented Unfortunately, scientists have yet to find one single reason why children develop autism It is possible that someday autism will be linked to a specific gene abnormality, but the more likely source is not one thing, but a number of factors .....More on Fast Quick Weight Loss

3- AUTISTIC CHILDREN AND THE STRAIN ON MARIAG

By Therese Ericson, Private Patient Coordinator Dear Friend, Unfortunately, in modern times, many marriages end in divorce or separation This statistic rises even higher when you mix in an autistic child No matter how loving and understanding you both may be towards your child, the truth is that autism is a very difficult matter, and strain on the marriage is not uncommon By trying to stay.....More on Fast Quick Weight Loss

7- Doctors and Diagnosing Autis

By Therese Ericson, Private Patient Coordinator Dear Parent, When a doctor first suggests that your child has autism, your immediate reaction might be disbelief and the urge to seek a second, third, or even fourth opinion Because autism is so different in every child, it is a tricky disorder to diagnose However, there are a few key ways in which doctors can efficiently identify autism in chil.....More on Fast Quick Weight Loss

1- A GIFT OF SIGHT: Visual Perception Treatment for Autistic Childre

By Therese Ericson, Private Patient Coordinator Dear Friend, Autism effects every child differently, so it is difficult to find the exact treatments your child needs to cope with his or her symptoms One thing that effects some autistic children (though, not all) is problems with visual perception By using some standardized methods to help improve visual perception, you can give your child the .....More on Fast Quick Weight Loss

4- Autistic Forms of Teaching and Toleranc

By Therese Ericson, Private Patient Coordinator Dear parent, Understanding how autistic children learn is key to teaching them with the same intensity as you teach other children This may seem like a straightforward idea, but autistic children learn so differently that understanding autism itself is a must when you teach autistic children By becoming educated in the disorder, teachers can effe.....More on Fast Quick Weight Loss

6- Bottles of Pills: Medication Options for Autistic Patient

By Therese Ericson, Private Patient Coordinator Dear Parent, As with any illness, disease, or disorder, there are a number of medicine options available to help control these symptoms It is important to remember that none of these medications will "cure" autism; they simply help control some of the effects of the disorder There are advantages and disadvantages to each drug, as they all have si.....More on Fast Quick Weight Loss