Guidelines for Coping with Autistic Children During the Pandemic

April 10, 2020 – Coronavirus (COVID-19) has impacted all of our lives in varying ways, and families of children with autism spectrum disorder may have unique challenges in handling information about the virus and all the changes that come with it.

Advocating for Your Child with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

April 16, 2024 – If your child has the developmental condition known as autism spectrum disorder (ASD), then you are far from alone. The most recent estimates from the CDC note that one in every 36 children born in the United States is affected with ASD. This lifelong condition creates challenges related to repetitive behaviors, restricted interests and social-communication deficits, which can vary in type and severity in each child.

Unconventional Treatments for Autism: What Parents Should Know

April 18, 2022 – Physicians don't typically recommend treatments that are considered “unconventional.” These may include experimental, alternative, or complementary therapies. However, complementary treatments can be implemented in addition to conventional treatments. Among the most commonly used complementary treatments are dietary modifications.

Dental Health in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

August 10, 2018 –

Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder may present with behavioral management problems in the dental setting due to increased anxiety, fear and increased sensory stimulation.