Increase in autism numbers

The last blog I wrote about the increase of autism resulted in many parents calling me and asking for more information. While there is no doubt that the number of children who have been diagnosed with autism has increased, the question  being asked is: is it a new diagnosis or was it missed in previous [...]

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Activities to manage stress

A large percentage of  people suffer from stress. However, many  people manage their stress in varied ways that are not always ideal. Only a small percentage of sufferers obtain help from professionals. A survey by the APS found that it is those people with high levels of stress who will seek help from qualified practitioners:  [...]

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Do more children have autism than before?

The question of whether autism has increased is commonly asked and will always get parents attention. The simple answer in terms of numbers is “Yes”. There has most certainly been a steady rise in the incidence (number of new diagnoses per year) and prevalence (total number of affected individuals in the total population) of autism [...]

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Therapy must be consistent

We live in an age where things are done quickly. People are trained to look for a quick fix. Society believes that it is possible to reduce every situation down into a process that can be easy, convenient and cheap. These principles may be true in many areas. However, they do not and cannot be [...]

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