Autism Spectrum Disorder

Autism and Dental Care: Common problems and Practical

Introduction Improving oral health for autistic children can sometimes challenge families and dental professionals. Autistic children have some kind of behavioural impairment which can lead to difficulties in dental care. Due to problematic behaviours, unusual oral habits, medications, and dietary preferences, this population appears to be at risk for developing oral diseases. Common Oral Problems […]

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The Brain-Gut Axis in Autism Spectrum Disorder

Introduction There are more than 100 trillion microbial species on the skin, respiratory tract, genital tract and most of the microbiota living in the gut. Nowadays, scientists have conducted several studies showing that mental health is closely related to the brain-gut axis. People with autism spectrum disorder have specific gastrointestinal symptoms. Autism spectrum disorder is

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Leaky Gut and How it Affects Health and Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)

What Is Leaky Gut Syndrome? A leaky gut is a hypothetical condition based on the concept of relatively increased intestinal permeability or hyperpermeability. And therefore, the intestinal walls permit larger molecules, especially toxins, through. It has received increasing attention because of its association with several gastrointestinal (GI) and non-GI diseases, such as autism spectrum disorder(ASD),

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Challenging Behaviour and ASD: Diagnosis Criteria and Interventions

Challenging and aberrant behaviors often pose challenges and obstacles for parents, caregivers, educators and medical professionals when educating and treating the children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). There is a misunderstanding that autism itself will directly cause aberrant behaviors. In fact, challenging behaviors are the ultimate outcome when autistic children encounter unwanted triggers and uncomfortable

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Art Therapy and Autism: Art Therapy Activities, Practices And How Does It Help

What Is Art Therapy? Art therapy is an integrative mental health and human services profession that enriches the lives of individuals, families, and communities through active art-making, creative process, applied psychological theory and human experience to help therapy patients in their treatment processes. Art therapy is for people of all ages, including children, adolescents, and

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Enhancing the Cognitive Skills and Learning Skills in ASD Children

Cognitive skills involve acquiring factual information, which is a skill that deals with human perception, thinking and learning. Learning skills describe the tasks involved in learning, including time management, note-taking, reading effectively, study skills, and writing tests. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a complex neurobiological disorder characterised by physical symptoms, cognitive impairment, stereotyped behaviour and

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