autism information

Autism is a complex developmental disorder that appears in the first 3 years of life, although it is sometimes diagnosed much later. It affects the brain’s normal development of social and communication skills. Autism encompasses a wide range of behavior. The common features include impaired social interactions, impaired verbal and nonverbal communication, and restricted and repetitive patterns of behavior.
Autism - Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine

Autism is a chronic and often severe disorder of brain functioning that begins during childhood. It is marked by problems with social contact, intelligence, and language, coupled with ritualistic or s....

Autism, Pervasive developmental disorder

Autism is a complex developmental disorder that appears in the first 3 years of life, although it is sometimes diagno...

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) for Brain Injuries

HBOT has been used for nearly 50 years for new and old wounds in the body. These treatable wounds also include variou...

Music Therapy for Children with Special Needs

Music therapists use musical interactions and interventions to help children and adults with special needs learn both...

Sensory Integration Disorder - Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine

Sensory integration disorder or dysfunction (SID) is a neurological disorder that results from the brain's ina...

Mumps - Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine

Mumps is a relatively mild short-term viral infection of the salivary glands that usually occurs during childhood. Ty...

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autism videos

Autism Essentials
Autism Essentials

Short introductory video clip from the Autism Essentials DVD Training Program. Learn more from this speech pathologist and her experience on treating children.

Neurofeedback and Autism
Neurofeedback and Autism

Actual patient being treated with Neurofeedback for Autism. Hear from both the practitioner and the mom about this child's treatment and clinical experience.

Autism Movement Therapy
Autism Movement Therapy

Autism Movement Therapy integrates the left and right hemispheres of the brain for a ""whole brain"" cognitive re-mapping approach to learning through FUN structured music and movement sequencing and patterns. Step by step instruction designed for in-home use.

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autism blogs

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While Oprah’s expert reported that autism is mainly caused by a genetic disposition, a report earlier this week suggests environmental factors may play also play a role.The California Department of...

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The Holistic Pediatric Association reports more studies done on the use of CAM Care in Pediatrics. They included a study done in Washington state, previously reported by altMD , where a survey publ...

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