Ebola, Autism, and Weakened Immune Systems Okay, so I’ll admit all this talk of the first case of Ebola in the United States has me a little on edge. I especially think about my son who has autism, and his weakened immune system. Ever since he was a baby, he has caught almost every cold […]
Should kids with autism get the flu shot?
Wow, here’s a question I’ve been thinking about a lot lately. Should we give our autistic child (son) a flu vaccine? Growing up with a mom who was a nurse, I have NEVER been a big fan of the flu shot. My mom never got a flu shot and still doesn’t. I have never gotten […]
Chronic Strep, Autism, and Olive Leaf Extract
I’ve done a lot of reading about autism, chronic strep, (and olive leaf extract!) and last year we discovered our son’s strep antibody levels were very high. We see a Defeat Autism Now doctor, which was where we discovered his strep levels were high. He recommended olive leaf extract for the condition. Ironically in the […]
How To Make The Holidays Easy For Autistic Children
This year as you approach the holiday season you may be doing so with a sense of dread. As a parent of a child with autism you face daily challenges that others may not understand. How To Make The Holidays Easy For Autistic Children is a subject that you face every year. From the sensory […]
Tenex for High Functioning Autism
So, we are restarting the Tenex for my son’s high-functioning autism. We restarted several weeks ago. I am NOT a fan of medication for autism, but our son was becoming almost unmanagable out in public social situations. Since we have restarted it, he seems to have calmed down some. But I wish he was not […]