‘Moms in the Work Force’ Archives
A Better Genetic Test for Autism
Very high-resolution microarrays such as this one, capable of spotting very small missing or extra pieces of DNA, have only become available within the past few years. Image courtesy of Agilent Technologies. Very high-resolution microarrays such as this one, capable of spotting very small missing or extra pieces of DNA, have only become available [...]
Resources If You Suspect Your Child Has a Learning Disability
Perhaps you've noticed that your child is struggling with learning to read or not able to concentrate. Your otherwise normal child is getting frustrated trying to learn different things that might come easy to other children. Maybe your child's teacher has noticed them struggling in the classroom. What should you do? The best answer is to get [...]
Does My Child Have a Speech or Language Delay- Follow Up 1
I went ahead and contacted our local Early Intervention program. The initial appointment to meet the service coordinator was today. Mostly it was to get all of the paperwork signed and go over the process. The evaluation for my son is February 10th so I will know after that meeting what is going on. The service coordinator is not a speech [...]
How to test for Heavy Metal Toxicity Using Urine Porphyrin Profile Analysis
Information about Urine Porphyrin Profile Analysis Testing Recently the UPPA tested has been shown to be the most effective test in looking at heavy metal levels in children with Autism. Several reports have explained why blood and urine tests do not show if a child's body has high levels of heavy metals. For one, it has been shown that [...]
A Cause for Concern: Heavy Metals, Our Kids & Developmental Delays
In 2004, the American Academy of Pediatrics and the National Institute of Health and Human Services stated that1 in 150 children have an autistic disorder and 1 in 6 children have a developmental or behavioral disorder. These are staggering statistics that should concern every parent, grandparent, doctor, clinician, and public or government [...]
Proper Nutrition and Adding Omega 3's May Help Children with ADHD
Does you child have a learning or behavioral difficulties, such as, ADHD or a similar disorder? Or do you know someone that is dealing with children with ADHD or other behavioral or learning difficulties? A study published in the Journal of Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics backed up earlier studies that noted many children with ADHD have [...]
Resources for Sensory Processing Disorder- Help for Parents with Children that have Sensory Integration or Processing Disorder or Sensitivity
If you are a parent with a child who displays make signs of a Sensory Processing or Integration Disorder, or if your child has been diagnosed with a Sensory Processing Disorder you are probably trying to find out more information about the disorder. We have provided a list of resources that can help you find out more about the disorder, ways to [...]
