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Gluten-free Casein-free Diets For Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

As we know, people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are prone to having gastrointestinal discomfort such as bloating, diarrhoea, constipation, and gastroesophageal reflux. Therefore, many studies investigate whether the intervention of a specific diet can help relieve their gastrointestinal symptoms and even address their core symptoms such as restrictive and repetitive behaviour or social withdrawal. […]

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Pregnant? Commit to Healthy Choices to Reduce The Risk Of Birth Defects

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It is a happy and blessed thing to be parents. As parents, we hope to see our children live healthily and enjoy happiness when born into this world. Therefore, it is very common for parents to worry about maternal health and fetal health during pregnancy. Some of the common worries include the baby’s health and

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The Role Of The Occupational Therapy In Special Needs

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What Is Occupational Therapy? Occupational therapy is a component of rehabilitation. To simplify, it enhances one’s ability to do basic self-care activities, useful work, and leisure activities. These activities include basic daily activities (such as eating, dressing, bathing, grooming, toileting, and transferring), task-oriented activities (such as preparing meals, using a telephone or computer, managing finances

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The Role Of The Physical Therapy (PT) In Special Needs

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What Is Physical Therapy? Physical therapy, another name for physiotherapy, is a component of rehabilitation. This therapy involves exercising and manipulating the body, focusing on the back, upper arms, and legs. It aims to improve joint and muscle function, helping people better stand, balance, walk, and climb stairs. It can be provided as first line

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Cerebral Palsy And Sport: the Classification, Guidelines And Consideration

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Cerebral palsy (CP) is one of the highest prevalences of physical disability affecting children globally. People with CP usually have a heterogenic motor disorder resulting from brain issues. Their clinical manifestations vary, ranging from mild to severe physical impairment, with or without cognitive impairment. Therefore, in the past, they faced many inconveniences and challenges when

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The Brain-Gut Axis in Autism Spectrum Disorder

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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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