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There was a time when misbehaving children were thought to be  just undisciplined brats and needed a trip behind the woodshed.

More recently, mental health and parenting professionals see there are real disorders that have nothing to do with being spoiled.  Below, we'll introduce some links to these conditions - to include autism and attention deficit disorder (ADHD) and post-traumatic stress disorder  (PTSD).

1 in 68 children with autism

Autism--an alarming epidemic affecting millions of children who become adults living with autism as well.  As more children receive modern medical diagnoses, that number becomes more frequently, like 1 in 50, or worse!



  Statistics, CDC, autism found in minorities


Stemming actions. There are signs even at age 3. Delayed speech is one. Social inabilities getting along with others. Fidgeting. Sudden upsetting behavior that won't stop. Sensitivity to light or sounds or crowds. Some don't pay attention, like when they don't answer when you call out their names.

Video: Signs to suspect autism in your preschooler.

  Some teens and grownups with autism hide their symptoms.


Traveling Preparations--Telling your child what to expect
a short video on Facebook/Youtube  
A Special Kind of Magic - A Disneyland trip by Autism mom Kayla P Castro
Carrie Cariello Autism Mom on Traveling, Teens, High School, and Adults on the Spectrum - A series of FB short presentations  FB What Color is Monday


Also on the Autism Spectrum:  
Asperger's Syndrome
Asperger's appears when children or teens have social issues and yet are very bright or artistic. They just struggle getting along en cover it up!.
Video:    Is it Asberger's?
Video:  Teen social issues Asbergers
 Harry Potter's Hermione" is an Aspie!
Online Safety tips for people with ASD 
 While these tips were written for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder,
 they are helpful for anyone interested in internet safety.

The Autistic Spectrum is wide; not all have the same symptoms.
Music Video:  Kaylee Rodgers singing Hallelujuh-- a video that's gone viral.


Autism Relaxation






Getting your picky kids to EAT (anything!)

VIDEO:  Getting kids to eat HEALTHY
Eat together as a family, keep stress low, no threatening one more bite!

All about Eating Disorders



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