Sugar Addiction
Merriam-Webster defines addiction as a compulsive need for, and use of, a habit-forming substance characterized by tolerance and by well-defined physiological symptoms upon withdrawal. After reading that definition, could you...
Health
Getting Ready for Summer Fun: Being GFCF & Other Healthy Ideas
Being GFCF & Other Healthy Ideas It’s warming up all across the nation. The feel of summer is in the air. Summer equates with warm weather, cool foods, and traveling....
Doug’s out of the Classroom “Sweet Tooth” Rules to Follow This Summer
Vacation wouldn’t be complete without those summer treats for the kids. Research shows that restricting
ASK Angie ASL – Healthy and Strong
Healthy and Strong This issue is devoted to “Health”. The signs used in this video are all related to signs that describe “health – related” issues you may encounter. They...
Irregularity, What’s Normal?
Question: I am concerned and need help. My daughter has a constant problem with constipation. Any advice would be great. Answer: Constipation may have many causes. Constipation, or irregularity, occurs...
Real Moms Share: Chynna Laird
Chynna Laird Shares about Happy Tummies, Happy Families: Four Ways to Help Heal the Digestive System In our house, we live with a multitude of issues that have had a...
Fitness Challenge
Fitness Challenge Having written dozens of articles about fitness for the autism and special needs population over the past 8 years I’ve learned, omitted, added, and altogether changed much of...
5 Lifesaving Tests for Women
Women certainly have a lot on their plates, and unfortunately their health often takes a back seat to their families and careers.
A New Year & a New Autism Model Is Emerging
A New Year & a New Autism Model Is Emerging Autistic spectrum disorder (ASD) is a complex neurodevelopmental disorder that is characterized by malfunctions in social interaction, communication, behavioral stereotypes,...
Relationship Rescue: When to Start Preparing for Ongoing Services?
Question: When is it appropriate for me to prepare for ongoing services for my child when they “age out” of school? Advice: I have had many parents of special needs...