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“Wandering,” also known as “bolting,” “eloping” or “absconding,” is a huge concern in the autism community. Half of all children with autism engage in wandering behaviors; many die alone without the ability to answer to their names or call out … Continue reading
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Amy L. Lansky, PhD Over the past thousands of years, humanity has mastered the ability to sail the seas and soar through skies, cultivate plants and plow vast fields, communicate through telegraph, telephone, and computer, and even fly to the … Continue reading
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It has become fashionable in the media recently to lament the apparent lack of faith people have in science today. “Anti-vaxxers,” in particular, are often singled out for censure as “anti-science.” Nowhere is this trend better exemplified than in a … Continue reading
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When I became a mother for the first time in 2001, I completely relied on my child’s pediatrician to guide me on all medical decisions and never thought to question anything. I was a good little rule follower and followed … Continue reading
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One of the most unfortunate features of autism and an autism diagnosis is the time lost to denial and chasing tails in the beginning. It’s easy to do because an autism diagnosis does not come from blood work; the diagnosis … Continue reading
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Dear PANDAS/PANS, I hate you. I do. I hate the years you made B struggle. I hate what you are doing to my friend’s child. I hate what you are doing to Jilly’s good friend. I hate that you are … Continue reading
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My Daughter’s Speech and Language Challenges Speech, language and communication are huge concerns for most autism parents. They have surely been enormous concerns of mine. I vividly remember the sense of sheer desperation when Danniah (pronounced Dah-nn-ya) was 18 months old … Continue reading
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You already know olive oil is the healthy choice for you, but it shouldn’t be the only oil you keep in your kitchen. Which oil is suitable for sautéing, baking, dressings or deep frying? What’s the best cooking oil when I want … Continue reading
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When you have a child, especially a firstborn, you anticipate every milestone. The first time he or she rolls over, the first step, the first word . . . But what if your child never says that first word or … Continue reading
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When we began our healing journey out of autism almost seven years ago, there wasn’t an affordable, comprehensive genetic panel available. There was Yasko, and there was Lab Corp testing for MTHFR. That’s it. I distinctly remember the DAN! doctor we … Continue reading
