For Families Living with Autism

Receiving a diagnosis of autism can be devastating to some parents, but for others it can be a relief to have a label for their child's symptoms. Many parents are overwhelmed by fear and grief for the loss of the future they had hoped for their child. However, these strong emotions also motivate parents to find effective help for their children.

Contrary to what you may hear from outmoded professionals or read in outmoded books, Autism IS Treatable. The earlier these children receive appropriate treatment, the better their prognosis. The parents at Talk About Curing Autism have developed strategies to encourage you to act quickly for your child's benefit - it's critical to find effective services, treatments and education for your child as soon as possible.

Parents' stories of recovering their children:

Selected Chapters from the book, Recovering Autistic Children
- Dr. John Green's "Joining Hands to Overcome Autism"
- Natasha Campbell-McBride - "My Son"
- Lynn Hamilton - "There is Hope"
- Amy Holmes - "The King of Metals"
- Amy Lansky - "A Homeopathic Cure"
- Kelli Miller - "Hope Renewed"
- Diane Savage - "Matthew's Story"
- Karen Seroussi - "We Rescued Our Child from Autism"
- Robin and George Young, MD - "A story about Nicolai Young"
Edward Arranga: Autism Treatment and Recovery
Christina Adams: More Than Enough I Can't See Anything Else
Generation Rescue
Recovered From Autism
Treating Autism (Great Britain)
Recovered Children Videos

Living with ASD

Advances in Autism Research - April 2008

Scenes from Anaheim: The Jenny McCarthy Effect

Family Immersion Model: Interview with Kathi Calouri, Ph.D.

Allergies and Food Sensitivities

Understanding and Treating Self-Injurious Behavior

Attention and Behavior Problems

Genius May Be an Abnormality: Educating Students with Asperger's Syndrome, or High Functioning Autism

Interview with June Groden, Ph.D. (visual imagery programs)

Lack of Attention to Physical Problems in Autism

Lying in Autism: A Cognitive Milestone

Theory of Mind

Autism: Living with My Brother Tiger, for children about autism

The Picky Eater

Treatment Tips: A Brief Overview of Common Problems and Fixes

Autistic Savant

Social Behavior in Autism

Understanding Behavior Through Social-Emotional Development

Stereotypic (Self-Stimulatory) Behavior

Temple Grandin's Articles

Autism in the Movies

For Military Families

Educational Therapies

Editorial: The ABA Controversy

Behavior Modification -- The Lovaas Method

Physical Exercise and Autism

A Letter from a Speech Therapist to a Parent

Editorial: Intensive early behavioral intervention: a letter of support

Music Therapy and Language for the Autistic Child

Play Time

Signed Speech or Simultaneous Communication

An Interview with Richard L. Simpson, Ed.D. (Asperger syndrome)

Social Stories

Learning Styles and Autism

Structured Teaching--The TEACCH Method

Teaching Tips for Children and Adults with Autism

Sensory Integration

Improving the Auditory Functioning of Autistic Persons: A Comparison of the Berard Auditory Training Approach with the Tomatis Audio-Psycho-Phonology Approach

Stimulus Overselectivity: Tunnel Vision in Autism

My Experiences with Visual Thinking Sensory Problems and Communication Difficulties

Sensory Integration

Interview with Melvin Kaplan, O.D. (visual management training)

Interview with Lorna Jean King, OTR, FAOTA (sensory integration)

Scotopic Sensitivity Syndrome and the Irlen Lens System

An Interview with Helen Irlen (visual perception)

Auditory Integration Training

The Efficacy of Auditory Integration Training

Response to ASHA's Working Group Report on Auditory Integration Training

Auditory Processing Problems in Autism

Two Popular Auditory Tutorial Programs

Siblings

"Aunt Blabby": A Helpful Exercise for Siblings

Opportunities Available to Brothers and Sisters

Editorial: Controlling self-injurious and assaultive behavior in autism

Self-Injurious Behavior

To Argue or Not to Argue?

Book Review -- Siblings Of Children With Autism: Guide For Families

Notes from the book Siblings Without Rivalry

Sibling Needs -- Helpful Information for Parents

Parents' Questions

Preconference Presentation: Minimizing the Risks For Future Pregnancies
Stuart Freedenfeld, MD (Boston 2005)
Preconference Presentation: Minimizing the Risks for Future Pregnancies
Nancy O’Hara, MD (Boston 2005)

Hearing and Visually Impaired

Autism Network for Hearing and Visually Impaired Persons FAQ

Join the Autism Network for Hearing and Visually Impaired Persons

Personal Story - Craig's Life

Insurance Issues

See the ARI FAQ: Insurance Issues

Reimbursement Tips from TACA

Tricare (Military insurance) pays for ABA

Doctors / Medical Conditions & Procedures

Finding a Clinician Using a Defeat Autism Now! Approach: Questions to Ask

Treating Physical Symptoms

Autism, Puberty, and the Possibility of Seizures

Dental Anesthesia for the Autistic Child

Surgical Anesthesia and Autism Thumbnail sketch of Anesthesia

Dr. Baker's Questionnaire for Children with Autism and Related Developmental and/or Attention Problems, a detailed Medical History Questionnaire to give to the pediatrician for your autistic, PDD, or ADD/ADHD child. Compiled and refined by Sid Baker, M.D. to provide maximum useful information to the child's doctor. (Keep a completed record for your own files.)