Rachel Evans - Articles

Rachel Evans has an interest in Autism. For further information on Autism please visit Autism or Autism Symptoms .

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Solving Sleeping Challenges With Autistic Children
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... Read
By: Rachel Evans | 01/07/2008 | Health
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Teaching Children With Autism Better Verbal Communication Skills
Children with autism commonly face problems with verbal communication. This is usually due to the frequent speech and language problems associated with the disorder. Though the actual reason that these problems are faced by autistic children is unknown, many experts believe that they are the result of several... Read
By: Rachel Evans | 21/06/2008 | Education
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Are Aspergers and High Functioning Autism the Same Thing?
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. There are many crossover symptoms between Asperger's Syndrome and... Read
By: Rachel Evans | 13/06/2008 | Health
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Can a Child Display Autistic Traits and Still Not Be Autistic?
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... Read
By: Rachel Evans | 06/06/2008 | Health
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Tips For Coping With Aggression In Your Autistic Child
One of the common symptoms in children with autism is aggressive behavior. Aggression can occur in many different ways. Physical aggression can be directed toward you, other children, the child him or herself, or even toward inanimate objects. Furthermore, aggression in autistic children isn't limited to physical behaviors but also... Read
By: Rachel Evans | 01/06/2008 | Health
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What You Should Know About Allergy Induced Autism
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. Those who are at the highest risk for allergy induced autism are children... Read
By: Rachel Evans | 16/05/2008 | Health
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What Is The Difference Between Apraxia And Autism?
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... Read
By: Rachel Evans | 14/05/2008 | Health
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Top Tips To Relieve Your Autism Diet Worries Today
Autism diet recommendations can be many and varied. Some experts will suggest gluten-free and casein-free diets. Gluten is a substance found in breads and other grains and casein appears in milk and dairy products. The belief is that some people with autism have trouble digesting such substances, resulting in a... Read
By: Rachel Evans | 07/02/2008 | Health
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The Autism B12 Vitamin Connection?
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. Perhaps the biggest... Read
By: Rachel Evans | 07/02/2008 | Health
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Is There An Autism Yeast Infection Link?
The exact cause of autism is unknown with theories ranging from the result of immunization, genetics, or a combination of both. However, latest findings have demonstrated that there may also be an autism yeast infection link. So what does yeast have to do with autism? Studies show that autistic children have different... Read
By: Rachel Evans | 30/01/2008 | Health