Press release: U C Davis Health System, Sacramento, California Children with autism experience gastrointestinal (GI) upsets such as constipation, diarrhea and sensitivity to foods six-to-eight times more often than do children who are developing typically, […]
Major twin study shows environment plays role in development of autism A study of nearly 400 twins revealed that environmental factors have been underestimated, and genetics overestimated, in autism. Researchers at the University of California, San […]
Editor: This finding, when considered along with other environmental factors shown to have a link to autism, helps explain the rapid rise in autism spectrum disorders. Exposure to selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors anti-depressants (i.e., Prozac, Luvox, […]
Recent published research studies on diet-related issues for autism are shown here. Dietary issues are a main topic being investigated for a possible role in the development of autism and well as a treatment approach. […]
Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) do not follow typical patterns when developing social and communication skills. Parents are usually the first to notice unusual behaviors in their child. Often, certain behaviors become more noticeable […]
Sensory integration therapy is one considered helpful as part of a multidisciplinary approach to autism spectrum disorders, some types of learning disabilities, and sensory hypersensitivity in general. This article gives an overview of the philosophy […]
According to a study from the Harvard School of Public Health, a mother’s intake of linoleic acid, an essential polyunsaturated fatty acid (omega-6) resulted in significantly less risk of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in her children. A […]
Why Dr. William Shaw recommends total IgG food allergy testing instead of only IgG4 Food allergy is common among children with neuropsychiatric conditions such as autism, Tourette syndrome, and OCD. Laboratory results that can help […]