by Dr. Jessica Guire on September 24, 2012
1) Because we have a new epidemic on our hands, my friends! 1 in 88 kids are diagnosed with autism, according to reports by the CDC (Center for Disease Control). An estimated 1 out of 54 boys and 1 in 252 girls are diagnosed with autism in the United States. By way of comparison, this is [...]
by Admin on April 1, 2012
Autism is a condition that has been misunderstood for a long time. Up until recently, the cause of this debilitating condition was not known, and as a result, many children and adults alike got misdiagnosed. Autism Awareness Month is upon us once more, and this is a time to let go of all the misleading [...]
by Admin on February 24, 2012
There are some things in the world that are really misunderstood, and one thing that touches our hearts dearly is Autism. Since we are avid Autism awareness supporters, we thought we’d put together a giveaway that will hopefully help raise some Autism awareness! We’ve teamed up with the lovely MommyMatter, and also NinjaMommers, two of [...]
by Admin on August 3, 2011
Developmental coordination disorder is defined by those children who have not had normal and regular motor coordination development. This particular condition, developmental coordination disorder, has been called a wide variety of other things such as: congenital maladroitness, developmental disorder of motor function, clumsiness, as well as clumsy child syndrome. The first signs of developmental coordination [...]
by Admin on July 13, 2011
A complex biological disorder which includes symptoms such as difficulty with speech and communication, having abnormal posture or gestures, difficulty with understanding the feelings of others, sensory or visual misunderstandings, excessive fears or anxieties, as well as obsessive or compulsive behavior is known as autism. Of the millions of individuals afflicted with autism, boys are [...]
by Admin on February 4, 2011
Autism United loves our readers! This is why we want to help them and hear from them. If you or a loved one have been diagnosed with Autism, we would love to hear your story. Whether it is a story of an individual’s daily struggles, life as a parent or the story of when they [...]