Brain Fitness
When autism or ADD strikes, a simple and drug-free therapy combining movement and sound may boost focus, speech, and coordination.
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Tag Archives: autism
How to Talk about Autism
Children with autism thrive when surrounded by supportive families and communities. So, step up with a listening ear, childcare, and even financial support if you can.
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Book Review: Father’s Day: A Journey Into the Mind & Heart of My Extraordinary Son
Buzz Bissinger’s memoir is a wonderful read for anyone struggling with what it means to be a successful parent.
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Medical Breakthrough: The Viral Link to Mental Illness
Surprising new evidence has implicated pre-natal infection in conditions like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and autism.
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Autism Déjà Vu
I was saddened to read the struggles that Thomas’ family had to go through to get him into school [“An Unexpected Life,” March/April]. I am 72 years old and living with my son, daughter-inlaw, and my two grandsons, and no, this is not how I expected to spend my retirement. My daughter-in-law works in another ... More
Autism: An Unexpected Life
A long-anticipated European vacation celebrating retirement was put on hold and replaced with a never-ending journey called autism. My husband, Tom, placed three letters on the table. The first was a payoff notification from the bank. After 30 years of monthly payments, the house was finally ours. The second contained the finalization of Tom’s retirement ... More
