autism

Twins with Autism make "Forward Strides" with Hippotherapy

Forward Strides, a therapeutic horseback riding center in Oregon, uses horses to provide physical therapy and occupational therapy for children with autism.

Caring for Children with Autism in West Virginia

The Blue Ridge Autism Center (BRAC) in West Virginia currently serves children with autism from ages 2-12 before middle and high school mainstreaming or private schooling.

 

Parents' Resource for Autism Pursues Creative Outlets for Their Children

Parents' Resource for Autism (PR4A) in Malaysia is determined to give their children with autism a creative outlet along with their other therapies. 

Risperidone-Induced Double Incontinence Herguner, S.; Mukaddes, N. , Progress in Neuro-Psychomarmacology & Biological Psychiatry, Volume 32, Issue 4, p.1085-1086, (2008) Layperson Summary

Music Lends Harmony to Children with Autism and Their Families

The Special Needs Family Music Class, in Greeley, Colorado, provides music therapy to kids with autism and other developmental disabilities.

Autistic Disorders: Is the Use of Pharmacotherapy Necessary in Every Case? Anywanwu, E. , Int J Disabil Hum Dev, Volume 7, Issue 1, p.13-17, (2008) Layperson Summary

Sensory Pathways Uses Play Therapy for Children with Autism

Sensory Pathways founder and occupational therapist, Lorri Malagarie, believes that play therapy can "organize and desensitize the nervous system." 

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