As your child starts school, they may need a 504 plan or be placed on a 504 plan. If you aren’t quite sure what a 504 plan is, below we discuss what 504 plans are, what they do, and how to get a 504 plan for your child.
If you Google information about autism, sooner or later you’ll probably come across “anti-vaxxer” groups. Anti-vaxxers are people who believe that vaccines cause autism and that children should not receive vaccinations against common childhood diseases.
Gastrointestinal (GI) issues are frequently reported in people with ASD. As a result, it has been suggested that special diets may help alleviate GI discomfort and improve ASD symptoms generally.
Music therapy is a relatively new treatment for ASD that some parents and caregivers swear by. Below, we discuss what music therapy is and review scientific literature testing the efficacy of music therapy for treating ASD.
Some people consider the use of essential oils to be a useful holistic care method for people with ASD. A variety of essential oils have been suggested as possible remedies for ASD symptoms.