15 easy ways to hit 10,000 steps without going to the gym
15 Easy Ways to Hit 10,000 Steps Without Going to the Gym You’ve probably heard the “10,000 steps a day” goal tossed around like it’s the gold standard of health. While it’s not a strict […]
Report finds FDA allows 25 chemicals linked to cancer to be used in US food system
Could a dangerous chemical be lurking in your morning coffee? A recent report by the experts at Environmental Defense Fund found that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has been allowing 25 chemicals linked to cancer into America’s food […]
10 common foods that may help reduce inflammation
10 Common Foods That May Help Reduce Inflammation Chronic inflammation has been linked to a range of health issues, including heart disease and metabolic conditions. While certain foods, like added sugars, refined carbs, and heavily […]
7 early signs of autism parents often miss
Most people picture autism as a behavioral condition. Rocking. Repetitive routines. Meltdowns in the grocery store. Those things can be part of the picture, but they tend to show up later. What researchers and clinicians […]
The difference between a language delay & a social delay
Every parent who has watched another child talk in full sentences while their own toddler stays quiet has felt that particular anxiety. The answer depends less on how many words a child is using and […]
How to feel empowered and supported after your child’s autism diagnosis
The first few days after an autism diagnosis can feel overwhelming for any family. The paperwork is new, the language is clinical, but the child sitting across the room is the same as they were […]
Differential diagnosis — How clinicians distinguish autism from other conditions
When a parent brings a child in for a developmental evaluation, the goal is not simply to answer “autism or not.” The clinician’s role is to understand the child’s developmental profile, identify the factors contributing to […]
When ‘not listening’ reflects differences in social processing
A child who does not follow directions can look, from the outside, like a child who is choosing not to. The instruction was given. The child heard it. Nothing happened. And so the moment is […]
8 things to do after your child is diagnosed with autism
A diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder can feel like the world has shifted beneath your feet. For some parents, it brings relief. For others, it arrives with grief, fear, and questions they are not sure […]
30 simple ways to boost your energy (without chugging caffeine)
Put down the coffee Energy shots and endless cups of coffee might give you a quick lift, but they usually come with a crash that hits just as hard. The good news? There are plenty […]