http://WWW.AUTISM-AWARENESS.ORG/articles AAIG - aggregated feeds en http://EzineArticles.com/7063511 In this article I am going to discuss what it is like being the sibling of someone with autism. The reason I chose this topic is because siblings as a group can tend to stay very much in the background in a family where one person has autism. Thu, 17 May 2012 14:11:58 -0400 http://EzineArticles.com/7045228 It appears that these twelve myths block the path to eliminate autism and other neurological disorders. So long as the association of adequate nutrition is overlooked or avoided in autism research, we can expect the results of research to continue to go in a circle with no real progress that benefits children or parents. We will simply continue the escalation in the number of children affected and the need for a significant growth in the professions providing services for these children. Of necessity this will place a greater financial burden on tax payers to provide for these services, the cost of which would bankrupt most families. These costs have been estimated to be $50,000-$250,000 per child per year with many families having multiple children affected. Wed, 16 May 2012 09:53:08 -0400 http://EzineArticles.com/7052549 Selecting a therapist for your loved one with Asperger's syndrome or high functioning autism can be a challenge. There are many important issues to consider. Whether your loved one is a child, a teenager or an adult certain factors should be taken into consideration when selecting a therapist. This article covers sever critical issues that everyone should consider in selecting a therapist to help their loved one with autism. Tue, 15 May 2012 11:42:59 -0400 http://EzineArticles.com/7058878 Having a child with a disability is every parent's nightmare. Once you have heard the words, "Your child has Autism." the disappointment, anger and the feeling of isolation can leave you in shock. How long you remain there will be determined by how well you deal with your emotions. Mon, 14 May 2012 10:09:32 -0400 http://EzineArticles.com/7045259 This simple early identification of risk factors for autism can be completed by the parents in the early months of life. The screening is related to environmental and dietary practices for the newborn child can be completed well before symptoms appear. This will allow time for early intervention to eliminate the risks found thus reducing the risk that the child will later develop the symptoms of autism. While there is evidence that some symptoms are reversible, it is far better for the child if we eliminate the risks early. "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure" very aptly applies here. Thu, 10 May 2012 16:38:11 -0400 http://EzineArticles.com/7044833 In this article I am going to discuss how you can have a meaningful conversation with your child. When you know how your child learns and process information and when you understand which interaction style to use, you will then be able to interact at a deeper level with your child and have meaningful conversations between you. Tue, 08 May 2012 14:46:29 -0400 http://EzineArticles.com/7028605 ..Australian Professor Tony Attwood has a particular interest in studying the psychological make up of young women with Asperger's Syndrome. He too feels that the so called 'Aspie female,' learns her social rules through observing other girls from a young age... Tue, 08 May 2012 10:50:51 -0400 http://EzineArticles.com/7037923 To put it as simple as possible, autism can be diagnosed as a symptom, which occurs in early childhood and causes generative communication disorders. A neurological disorder, children suffering from autism refrains from all types of social interaction. Mon, 07 May 2012 09:50:06 -0400 http://EzineArticles.com/7038836 It is a brief write-up regarding readily available autism remedies. Helpful ideas from experts. Fri, 04 May 2012 12:38:54 -0400 http://EzineArticles.com/7022417 Having all of the primary colors available to develop the full range of possible colors is much like having all of the needed nutrient in the diet that are required for good brain health. Children with autism have been found to be lacking up to sixty various nutrients critical for a healthy brain. This absence is reflected in the many different symptoms found among these children and would be equivalent to an artist attempting to paint a beautiful picture when lacking a primary color. Mon, 30 Apr 2012 09:55:03 -0400