Autism Spectrum Disorder is a serious health condition that requires immense care and understanding towards the kids affected with this condition and also to parents or caregivers of these children. What is Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)? Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neuro-developmental affliction that affects the basic cognitive abilities in patients such as speech, memory, motor skills, and focus. Medical researchers are still trying to unravel the exact causes of ASD. However, the medical fraternity attributes ASD to damaged brain tissues due to prenatal or perinatal complications. Children with…
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Aid for Autism Training for First Responders Included in NYS Budget
As per recent research reports, there are an estimated 3.5 million autistic individuals living in the United States currently. The medical fraternity has observed that one in sixty-eight children suffer from autism spectrum disorders or ASD in the nation today. These statistics have prompted the entire community to adopt certain measures to promote awareness about autism spectrum disorders, thereby ensuring that autistic individuals get the required help during times of distress or emergency. It is imperative for individuals in a society to understand that autism is a serious health condition…
Read MoreFolic Acid may Reduce Autism Risk in Newborn
The latest study, by the Environmental Health Perspectives, has indicated that mothers can reduce the risk of pesticide-related autism by consuming recommended-doses of folic acid during conception and early stages of pregnancy. Pregnancy is one of the most anticipated phases in a woman’s life! The transformation is dramatic, with expectant mothers undergoing physical, emotional and psychological changes. The experience often changes a woman’s view of life and makes her feel responsible for her body, and the health of the child in her womb. In order to ensure a safe pregnancy…
Read MorePsychedelic Drug (MDMA) is Under Study to Aid for Autism
We people take care of diseases mostly associated with the internal organs like heart (cardiac malfunction), liver (hepatic disease), kidney (malfunction in dialysis) etc., except the neurological impairments. How serious the autism is in present days: A neuropsychiatric disorder, autism, has changed the scenario in a few years. As per CDC report of 2008, 1 out of 88 children were with autism, whereas in case of the year 2010, it was 1 out of 68 in U.S. After 2010 there is no CDC report, but a report says that 91%…
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