What kids with autism should avoid?

For our patients with autism, we often recommend an elimination diet—eliminating gluten, dairy, sugar, corn, soy, and other categories of potentially allergenic foods for one month.

What makes a child more likely to have autism?

Children who have a sister or brother with ASD are at greater risk for having autism. Parents who have a child with ASD are more likely to have another child with the condition. Relatives of a child with autism are also at greater risk for mild problems with communication or social skills.

Why are autistic kids fascinated with water?

Many children with autism are drawn to water for its calming, sensory experience. In fact, a 2015 study[1] found that children with ASD enjoy swimming significantly more than children without ASD. And while water can present a safety concern, water play and swimming also offer several benefits for children with ASD.

Is dairy bad for autism?

Some propose that gluten (a protein found in wheat and some other grains) and casein (a protein found in dairy products) can worsen autism symptoms by causing inflammation in the gut that spreads to the brain. The study findings appear online in the Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders.

Do autistic babies love water?

Many children on the autism spectrum are naturally drawn to and fascinated by water. And while this is a source of a lot of anxiety for many parents of autistic children, it can also be a good thing. That’s because being in the water is extremely beneficial for autistic children.

Why do autistic children love trains so much?

Trains certainly seem to be a popular topic for the children we see in our autism clinic. I see several probable reasons for the wide appeal among individuals on the autism spectrum – regardless of their ages. First, trains have wheels, and this will appeal to those whose sensory interests include watching objects spin.

What to know about kids on the autism spectrum?

20 Things To Know About Kids On The Autism Spectrum 1 Sensory processing issues are common in autism. 2 Diet matters. Many autistic children have issues with certain foods. 3 Autism may be linked to autoimmune issues. 4 Autism is both genetic and environmental. The saying goes, “Genetics loaded… 5 Eye contact is not a given. To this day,…

How has the recent explosion in autism affected families?

For families whose lives have been affected by ASD to the medical professionals and applied behavior analysts who treat the condition, the explosion has been shocking, particularly because we still have no real understanding of the cause behind it.

How common is autism in the US?

Autism rates seem to be skyrocketing. Among children who are 8 years old, autism has nearly doubled from 1 in 150 (for children born in 1992) to 1 in 68 for children born in 2002.