This blog is for everyone interested in reading about and discussing all topics related to autism spectrum disorders. Having a child with autism can be challenging sometimes and we hope that this blog will provide valuable resources in the form of blog posts and videos covering a wide variety of topics and most importantly, discussions about various autism topics with other parents (through our blog’s comment sections).
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Vitamin E is an important nutrient available from a variety of foods such as vegetable oils (sunflower, safflower, peanut, wheat germ), butter and cereals. Vitamin E is a fat-soluble vitamin that exists in multiple forms, of which alpha-tocopherol is the most important. Vitamin E is considered a powerful antioxidant that can protect cells and tissues…
What is Smith-Magenis Syndrome? Smith-Magenis Syndrome (SMS) is a neurodevelopmental disorder caused by a deletion of a portion of chromosome 17. The prevalence of SMS is 1 in 25,000 live births and are all new mutations, meaning nothing is inherited. Smith-Magenis Syndrome has a number of distinct characteristics, including specific facial features, eye abnormalities, speech…
Many parents with an autistic child are quite aware that children with autism may have lower levels of melatonin. Your child rummaging through the house in the middle of the night could be a sign that your child is not producing enough melatonin or producing it at the wrong time. Melatonin is an important hormone…