Archive for May, 2013

Spring Allergies and Yeast Problems in Autism

May 31, 2013 | By | Add a Comment

Spring is near and with this an onset of allergies will descend upon people with the typical itchy eyes, sneezing, and runny nose. For most of us this is just a minor nuisance, but some individuals become very symptomatic and need to take either over-the-counter or prescription anti-allergy medication. For individuals on the autism-spectrum (particularly […]

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Oxytocin – A Biomedical Treatment for Social Anxiety, Bonding Issues, and Facial Recognition Patterns in Autism

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Oxytocin, a hormone involved in social bonding that is administered commonly as a sublingual tablet or nasal spray, can have beneficial effects as a biomedical treatment for individuals with an autism-spectrum disorder (ASD). Autism typically involves speech/language problems (communication issues), lack of social bonding or interest in peers, repetitive and odd behaviors, and sensory problems […]

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