Autism therapies

Antibody-Stimulating Proteins and Polysaccharides in Vaccines Is Not Associated with Risk of Autism Frank DeStefano, MD, MPH1, Cristofer S. Price, ScM2, and Eric S. Weintraub, MPH1 I. Introduction a. Concerns about the number of vaccines given in the first 2 years of life b. Concerns that measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine caused autism c. Survey among parents showed concern with vaccines causing autism d. Are vaccines causing learning disabilities e. Parents delay vaccines and spread them…

"They were telling me, 'Honey, there's something wrong with your brain and this little pill's going to fix everything,'" recalled Micaela Kimball, who had been diagnosed with ADHD in 1997 as a Freshman in high school. However, that doctor was wrong. The emotional and self-image effects that had taken place because of her diagnosis and treatment had prevented Kimball from over coming those issues for many years (Schwarz 9). Stories like Kimball's are common in todays treatment for ADHD. Millions…

There are many reasons why I decided to choose oculocutaneous albinism to write about, from the praise albinos get in the fashion industry to the hurt and horrible mistreatment from some African towns. It has always been my interest on how an affected person became the way they are now. From the normalcy of their speech, activity and functions but the difference of milky white skin and colorless hair. Skin color has never been an issue for me but to see someone with albinism peaks my interest…

Speech and language therapy- Speech and language theirapy isn't just for ways to communicate, it's for anything to do with the mouth and throat, this includes feeding and swallowing. The NHS have a video about their speech and language theripists, the video says that they work with a full range of age groups, and they use the therapy for general understanding, feeding and swallowing, stroke rehabilitation, stammers, lisps and even muscular problems. It supports children and their families and…

This article is about a three year old boy with a disability that was unable to walk or talk had a wide range of developmental delays like spaced eyes, feeding and digestive problems . 2) - A mother and child being shunned by others who were unable to see the son she loves as a child instead of as a condition or disease. Main point- s see him as a son not child with a disability. - Strangers with drawing from this child because of the very sound and movement he uses to try and interact with…

Introduction Motor neuron diseases (MND) are a group of pathologies in which motor neurons are selectively affected. Amyotrophic lateral Sclerosis (ALS) is a member of this group, affecting both upper (UMN) and lower motor neurons (LMN) [1]. ALS is a progressive neurodegenerative disease [1], with an estimated incidence in Caucasians of about 1,2-4,0 per 100,000 person-years [2]. ALS incidence increases with age, being more frequent between the 6th and 7th decades and in women more than men…

Understanding individualistic influences on the development of autism Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder that manifests as “persistent deficits in social communication and social interaction across multiple contexts” (DSM-5, 2013). This is subject to several different situational manifestations, and is also identified through restricted and repetitive behaviours, and trouble developing and maintaining relationships (DSM-5, 2013). Diagnosis generally takes place as early as one year of age,…

methylation capacity in children with autism. The American journal of clinical nutrition, 80(6), 1611-1617. Article Summary Introduction Autism covers complex neurodevelopmental disorder usually evident in the early stages of childhood and is believed to be influenced by genetic and environmental factors. Abnormal metabolism regarding methionine and homocysteine are linked with another neurologic disease although the evaluation of this fact in persons with autism is underway. Hypothesis The…

Developmental dyslexia is considered by some to be a lacking of reading skills in spite of the persons intellectual ability or education level. There has been a pervasive amount of research done in the last 40 years on developmental dyslexia; thus, dyslexia, has been proven to be a neurobiological syndrome. A strong link has also been proven that the genes related to developmental dyslexia do transfer from mother and/or father to their children. The research has also shown us that reading is…

with autism. Another goal is for both the family and those who have autism to have a plan on how they will be able to have an independent adult life as they grow older (Autism Speaks, 2012). The last and final goal they have reacted is to have service available to those who suffer from Autism to allow them to be successful in life. Autism speaks believes that these goals are something that can be achieved but will need the combined support of lawmakers and everyday people. Over the past years…