http://www.artipot.com/authors/4571/rachel-evans/ Latest articles by Rachel Evans from Artipot - your one-stop resource for free articles. http://www.artipot.com/articles/239873/how-to-handle-autism-anger-in-the-teenage-years.htm Teens with autism can sometimes be faced with behaviors - such as autism anger - which are beyond their control Anger can occur in many forms but often takes the shape of violence or tantrums Wed, 26 Nov 2008 07:13:32 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/239873/how-to-handle-autism-anger-in-the-teenage-years.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/239871/spotlight-on-autism-parents-maintaining-balance-in-your-other-relationships.htm Autism parents don't have it easy You are faced with many more challenges than parents of children without autism do Wed, 26 Nov 2008 07:06:05 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/239871/spotlight-on-autism-parents-maintaining-balance-in-your-other-relationships.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/229319/10-great-activities-for-autistic-children.htm Sometimes trying to come up with activities for autistic kids that will be fun, educational and not cost a lot can be a struggle So it's reassuring to know that there are a number of possibilities out there, it's just a matter of finding some that will appeal to your child's personal tastes Thu, 06 Nov 2008 20:13:37 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/229319/10-great-activities-for-autistic-children.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/224967/autism-and-school-aged-children-making-education-a-positive-experience.htm Autism and school are becoming a hot topic for school boards and parent groups right across the country and around the world This is because the occurrence of autism in children is increasing at an alarming rate Mon, 27 Oct 2008 13:49:26 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/224967/autism-and-school-aged-children-making-education-a-positive-experience.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/220576/coping-with-autism-and-ocd.htm After yet another display of lining up toys or endlessly performing the same behavior over and over it's not unusual for parents to wonder if their child may have not one but two disorders - autism and OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder) OCD is a neurological disorder that causes obsessive thoughts and behaviors and can greatly disrupt a person's life Sat, 18 Oct 2008 05:10:04 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/220576/coping-with-autism-and-ocd.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/207484/suffering-from-an-autism-food-allergy.htm An autism food allergy is a very serious problem In fact, autism induced by allergies has recently been identified and occurs when a child's diet influences his or her autism symptoms Wed, 24 Sep 2008 03:27:44 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/207484/suffering-from-an-autism-food-allergy.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/203035/what-an-increase-in-stimming-may-indicate-about-your-current-treatment-for-autism.htm As parents work to find effective treatments for autism, many of the usual symptoms their children display will continue In the majority of cases, this often includes some form of 'stimming' Tue, 16 Sep 2008 20:02:07 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/203035/what-an-increase-in-stimming-may-indicate-about-your-current-treatment-for-autism.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/203031/autistic-disorder-one-term-many-meanings.htm Though autistic disorder is often thought of as a single condition, autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in fact refers to five different kinds of autism When most people think about autism, they're only thinking about one type - the kind they saw in the movie Rainman - and don't realize that this is only a fifth of the disorders to which autism truly refers Tue, 16 Sep 2008 19:55:15 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/203031/autistic-disorder-one-term-many-meanings.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/194003/getting-started-with-autism-music-therapy.htm Studies and anecdotal evidence alike are clearly showing that therapy based on music can have a significant impact on reducing the symptoms of autism in children including undesirable autistic behaviors Music therapy is a form of autism treatment based on carefully planned musical exercises and experiences Sat, 30 Aug 2008 14:54:10 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/194003/getting-started-with-autism-music-therapy.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/186897/does-your-child-have-a-history-of-autism-and-seizures.htm If your child has a history of autism, then you will want to watch for one of the more serious symptoms: seizures The first thing that you will have to learn if your autistic child experiences seizures is how to recognize an emergency Tue, 19 Aug 2008 11:12:58 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/186897/does-your-child-have-a-history-of-autism-and-seizures.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/183184/guiding-your-autistic-child-through-puberty.htm Even without autism, puberty can be a very delicate and trying time for a family When autism is involved, however, things can become much more complicated Tue, 12 Aug 2008 20:53:44 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/183184/guiding-your-autistic-child-through-puberty.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/180195/the-benefits-of-animal-therapy-for-autism.htm For those of us who have had pets in our lives, it's no great surprise to learn that interactions with animals can have therapeutic and healing benefits Many animals soothe, comfort, and calm, just by their quiet presence Thu, 07 Aug 2008 11:48:04 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/180195/the-benefits-of-animal-therapy-for-autism.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/176466/diagnosing-autism-and-the-differences-with-sensory-integration-disorder.htm When it comes to diagnosing autism, there are many different factors that need to be considered This is because the autism spectrum disorders have such a vast range of potential symptoms and no two cases are alike Fri, 01 Aug 2008 07:19:10 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/176466/diagnosing-autism-and-the-differences-with-sensory-integration-disorder.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/173106/is-b6-and-magnesium-therapy-right-for-your-autistic-child.htm Recently, there has been a movement among some parents of autistic children toward a therapy that involves the use of Vitamin B6 and Magnesium However, before jumping on the bandwagon, it is a good idea to know what is involved in the treatment and understand the pros and cons of treating a child with substantial doses of vitamins and minerals Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:40:25 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/173106/is-b6-and-magnesium-therapy-right-for-your-autistic-child.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/161276/solving-sleeping-challenges-with-autistic-children.htm Parents of autistic children often struggle to get them to sleep, and therefore struggle with their own sleep as well However, we all know the importance of ensuring children get the sleep that they need in order to get the most out of the various therapies and efforts being made to improve their symptoms Tue, 01 Jul 2008 19:00:35 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/161276/solving-sleeping-challenges-with-autistic-children.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/156537/teaching-children-with-autism-better-verbal-communication-skills.htm Children with autism commonly face problems with verbal communication This is usually due to the frequent speech and language problems associated with the disorder Sun, 22 Jun 2008 01:18:58 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/156537/teaching-children-with-autism-better-verbal-communication-skills.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/152461/are-aspergers-and-high-functioning-autism-the-same-thing.htm One of the most common mistakes made about autism is that Asperger's Syndrome and high functioning autism are the same thing Many parents struggle with this problem because there is so much information out there that uses the two terms interchangeably Sat, 14 Jun 2008 03:05:37 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/152461/are-aspergers-and-high-functioning-autism-the-same-thing.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/148030/can-a-child-display-autistic-traits-and-still-not-be-autistic.htm With it featuring so heavily in the media (and rightly so) a fear that many parents hold is the possibility that their child or children may be diagnosed with autism However, before jumping to conclusions should you observe some symptoms or traits of autism in your child, it is important to get a professional diagnosis and to look carefully into that diagnosis to make... Fri, 06 Jun 2008 23:47:28 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/148030/can-a-child-display-autistic-traits-and-still-not-be-autistic.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/144427/tips-for-coping-with-aggression-in-your-autistic-child.htm One of the common symptoms in children with autism is aggressive behavior Aggression can occur in many different ways Sun, 01 Jun 2008 18:46:30 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/144427/tips-for-coping-with-aggression-in-your-autistic-child.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/136548/what-you-should-know-about-allergy-induced-autism.htm Allergy induced autism has only been recognized by scientists and doctors for a relatively short time since the "discovery" of autism Since being recognized, its presence has become increasingly common; in line with the increase in autism cases Sat, 17 May 2008 13:04:34 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/136548/what-you-should-know-about-allergy-induced-autism.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/135285/what-is-the-difference-between-apraxia-and-autism.htm Apraxia and autism are two entirely different neurological disorders which can occur in a child independently of one another, or together in the same child While autism's symptoms can impact and impair many different systems, behaviors, and thought patterns, apraxia occurs when the child struggles to plan and carry out voluntary physical movements Wed, 14 May 2008 11:58:45 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/135285/what-is-the-difference-between-apraxia-and-autism.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/129031/could-cranial-sacral-autism-therapy-help-your-child.htm Cranial sacral autism therapy (CST) is one of many natural treatment options used to assist autistic children It employs a form of light touching that is thought stimulates the natural healing powers of the body Sat, 26 Apr 2008 14:08:58 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/129031/could-cranial-sacral-autism-therapy-help-your-child.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/129029/five-fun-autistic-learning-activities-for-your-preschooler.htm A great way to ensure that your autistic toddler is learning and wants to continue learning is by playing fun autistic learning activities Avoid anything with too much complexity, as your child is still young, but the activities should stimulate the senses, encourage your child to interact with his or her environment, and encourage them to think Sat, 26 Apr 2008 14:02:09 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/129029/five-fun-autistic-learning-activities-for-your-preschooler.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/122845/simple-and-effective-autism-modifications-for-the-school-aged-child.htm When a child has special learning needs, it is important to make the right modifications in the classroom, at home, and during other times of learning and education Keep in mind that learning isn't just something that happens at school with teachers and textbooks Sat, 12 Apr 2008 04:08:59 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/122845/simple-and-effective-autism-modifications-for-the-school-aged-child.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/112811/autism-and-instruction-methods-that-work-best-in-school.htm Autism and instruction strategies in children must be individualized in order to gain the greatest degree of success Children with autism frequently struggle to learn at the same rate as non-autistic children, and therefore very specific modifications must be made for autism and instruction methods to cater to the autistic children's unique needs Mon, 24 Mar 2008 01:13:09 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/112811/autism-and-instruction-methods-that-work-best-in-school.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/108311/do-you-have-autism-attention-deficit-disorder-confusion.htm Though it is not known why autism, attention deficit disorder, as well as other autism spectrum conditions have become increasingly common, their instances have continued to rise substantially over the past few decades The controversy surrounding this issue is currently escalating as quickly as the rate of instances Thu, 13 Mar 2008 20:25:16 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/108311/do-you-have-autism-attention-deficit-disorder-confusion.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/105443/the-basics-of-melatonin-autism-therapy.htm Recent research - such as that performed by Jaak Panksepp, PhD Fri, 07 Mar 2008 00:45:38 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/105443/the-basics-of-melatonin-autism-therapy.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/98177/how-autism-visual-schedules-may-help-your-child.htm Autism visual schedules are an important part of a structured environment for a child with autism spectrum disorder This is because the visual schedule informs the child which activities will be occurring at a certain period of time, and in which order throughout the day that those activities will be occurring Fri, 22 Feb 2008 13:24:31 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/98177/how-autism-visual-schedules-may-help-your-child.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/95339/top-tips-to-relieve-your-autism-diet-worries-today.htm Autism diet recommendations can be many and varied Some experts will suggest gluten-free and casein-free diets Fri, 08 Feb 2008 00:18:38 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/95339/top-tips-to-relieve-your-autism-diet-worries-today.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/95338/the-autism-b12-vitamin-connection.htm There are many different types of treatments that parents can try when they have a child with autism, however some can be controversial Autism B12 vitamin therapy seems simple and safe enough, but it is important to be aware that problems may arise if it is administered improperly Fri, 08 Feb 2008 00:17:30 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/95338/the-autism-b12-vitamin-connection.htm