Category: ADHD/Autism
Nutrition Solutions to Autism Spectrum Disorders
August 1, 2011
Today ASD affects an estimated 1 in 110 children in the United States. Adding to this are thousands of adults who may not have been previously diagnosed. Roughly translated, this means as many as 1.5 million Americans today are believed to have some form of autism. It is a lifelong condition that impacts families and is a huge societal cost, not only for children, but in adult disability and lost productivity. In order to begin help treat and prevent future ASD, food is a great starting point.
Autism Spectrum Disorders
July 31, 2011
Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) is a devastating childhood developmental disorder that features language impairment, dysfunctional social interactions, and repetitive behavior patterns. The disorder affects 4 times more males than females and is generally discovered by the age of 36 months. A regression of developmental skills is found in approximately 30 percent of children. The disorder wasn’t even named until mid 20th century, although it had been described by doctors Kenner and Asperger in the 1940s.
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