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Autism - Give Your Autistic Child A Hug

Author: Paul Hata Subscribe to users feed

Published: 15/08/2008

Autistic children and adults often seek pressure in a variety of ways to calm themselves and cope with sensory overload. Oftentimes, hugs and squeezes from other people can cause more distress because autistic children or adults are often unable to communicate their needs by indicating a...

Autism - Smooth Transition From School to Work

Author: Paul Hata Subscribe to users feed

Published: 15/08/2008

One of the most major transitions in any person's life is that from school to work. In high school or college, many people lead a protected life and are still helped financially and otherwise by their parents. After school, these ties are often cut, leaving the recent graduate to fend for his- or...

Autistic Children - How To Stop Self Injury

Author: Paul Hata Subscribe to users feed

Published: 15/08/2008

Many wonder why anyone would practice self-injury, as it is painful and dangerous. However, with autistic children, self-injury occurs more often than not. There are several theories as to why this practice can be prevalent in autistic children, and there are some methods you can use to help ease...

Eat To Live. Cholesterol Management The Easy Way

Author: Peter Clark Subscribe to users feed

Published: 15/08/2008

If you have recently been diagnosed with high cholesterol, you are probably looking for ways to lower it. Keep in mind that there are two types of cholesterol: LDL and HDL. LDL, or bad cholesterol, causes heart disease and atherosclerosis, a condition which affects proper blood flower. HDL, or...

Tendon Rupture: Signs and Symptoms

Author: Katie Kelley Subscribe to users feed

Published: 15/08/2008

An Achilles tendon is a tendon located at the back of the lower leg and is connected to the heel bone. Achilles tendon rupture occurs when an individual tears the tendon, either partially or completely. Tendon rupture can occur in many instances and is caused by an array of physical activities. ...

Autism - Dietary Concerns For Autistic Children

Author: Paul Hata Subscribe to users feed

Published: 15/08/2008

Autism is a disorder that must be treated with a variety of methods since there is no effective way to completely cure it. One of the ways you can help keep the symptoms of autism under control is by studying diet. Parents of children with autism have reported that by controlling diet, they see a...

Autism - Busting The Stereotypes

Author: Paul Hata Subscribe to users feed

Published: 15/08/2008

As with anyone with a physical or mental disorder, autistic people deal with a wide range of reactions from others, from full support to uncaring ignorance. Unfortunately, even those who support autistic family members, co-workers, and friends may not understand autism very well. This leads to...

Autism - Medical Options for Autistic Patients

Author: Paul Hata Subscribe to users feed

Published: 15/08/2008

As with any illness, disease, or disorder, there are a number of medicine options available to help control these symptoms. It is important to remember that none of these medications will cure autism; they simply help control some of the effects of the disorder. There are advantages and...

Not The Usual Suspects: Aspects Of Everyday Life That Affect Anxiety

Author: Tamas Gloetzer Subscribe to users feed

Published: 15/08/2008

There are numerous reasons why you might be feeling anxious. While it might be anxiety-provoking in itself for you to begin thinking about the reasons for your anxiety, the bonus in doing so is that you might be able to make some quick changes in your lifestyle in order to have some immediate...

Herniated Disc Pain - How to Cure It

Author: Peter Johnson Subscribe to users feed

Published: 15/08/2008

Herniated disc means the protrusion of the disc in the spine. It is essentially the same situation as a bulging disc, which can be an extremely painful condition. Its occurrence is manifested by a herniated disc pain that is usually felt on the back or thigh and leg area. A herniated disc is more...