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The Immune System in Autism Spectrum Disorders
Recent evidence implicates the immune system in some cases of autism spectrum disorders. Researchers at the University of California, Davis, Johns Hopkins, and the Kennedy Krieger Institute have found that some mothers of children with autism produce autoantibodies that target the developing fetal...
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Incorporating Exercise in a Healthy Lifestyle for Adults on the Autism Spectrum
Addressing the needs of adults on the autism spectrum would be remiss if it failed to include the adoption of a healthy lifestyle. The United States is faced with an obesity epidemic that affects people of all ethnic backgrounds and types of disabilities. Currently 2/3 of the population of the...
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How to Find (and Keep) an Excellent Doctor: A Roadmap
When we decide we need a new doctor, it often is not a tranquil time. The opportunity for thoughtful analysis and careful evaluation isn’t there. On the contrary, it may be an emotional or frustrating time. But why do we need or want a change? The current situation is not working. This roadmap...
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Good Health For Life – Meeting the Medical Needs of People with Autism Spectrum Disorders
When Devon Kennedy was small, a visit to the dentist could induce an episode of panic. Having a cavity filled, while unpleasant for anyone, was for him, a nightmare. But his dentist, Chrystalla Orthodoxou, had confidence that Devon, who has an autism spectrum disorder (ASD), could come to terms...
