New laws have been passed that make it mandatory for children under seven to be restrained in an appropriate child restraint. These laws are designed to increase the safety of your children and reduce the number of children injured or killed in car accide
Ancient Medicine: Traditional Chinese Medicine has been used to treat children dating as far back as the Jin Dynasty (265-420 AD). The first book of Chinese pediatrics was written in 1032 AD by the specialist physician Qian Zhong Yang and includes detaile
Cod liver oil has been regarded as a remedy for years and the same holds true in the Autism community too. Weve seen how cod liver oil benefits children with Autism in a couple of ways. First it provides the essential fats like EPA and DHA which is critic
Chemical free or Green cleaning is becoming more and more popular as people are becoming more aware of the health risks some common household cleaners can pose.? Whilst there is much talk, study and speculation on the effects of some commonly used cleaner
I wanted to briefly talk about an effective therapy for children with Autism called hyperbaric oxygen therapy. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy, or HBOT, is very effective for kids on the spectrum for a couple of reasons. What has been discovered through testing
There is a theory shared by the Autism and Alzheimer communities, along with other neurological disorders as well that discusses the role of glutamate in brain over stimulation. Many children with Autism have brain hyper excitability caused by glutamate e
Like most families, the Christmas holidays for us are all about catching up with friends and family, festive events, warm weather, outdoor activities, and the delightful absence of ‘routine. It has been our experience that the eight to ten week peri
In terms of prevention, there is not enough intensive support provided to continue a childs oral skills and intake before the decision to insert a tube is made. Did the child really need a Nasal Gastric tube for weight gain or reflux, when intensive exper
Tube fed kids dont get hungry. It makes perfect sense really. If you were a baby or a young child, why would you want to eat and drink if you are always being fed via a tube? When a childs nutritional and hydration needs are always being met though Tube F
We know that a big issue in Autism is a problem with bowel function. I consider this almost a universal problem, affecting small children, older children and teenagers alike. These problems can have many different causes. Some children have a hard time wi
