by Nathan Driskell | Mar 10, 2025 | Autism
Original Publication Date: August 21, 2023 Introducing new foods to autistic children can be frustrating for parents and stressful for children. Sensory sensitivities, rigid thinking patterns, and anxiety often lead to food selectivity, where children limit their diet...
by Nathan Driskell | Jun 15, 2016 | Autism, Book Reviews
Teaching hygiene to a child is difficult, especially when the child is on the Autism Spectrum. Children often do not see the need for hygiene as germs and bacteria do not make sense to them. Due to oversensitivity, many children on the Autism Spectrum find activities...
by Nathan Driskell | Jun 10, 2016 | Autism
If you have researched Autism cures in the past, you may have come across a potential “cure” called MMS. MMS stands for Master Mineral Solution, a chemical mixture consisting of high levels of Chlorine Dioxide. Chlorine Dioxide is used as a bleaching...
by Nathan Driskell | May 31, 2016 | Autism
In the last article of this series, joining and repetitive actions were discussed, with ways to better interact with and communicate with your child. Joining is a major step in treating Autism, as children need to know they can trust others, especially parents. Due to...
by Nathan Driskell | May 16, 2016 | Autism
The other day I was reading an article discussing the negative impact gaming can have on people with Autism. It got me thinking about trends I am noticing from the Clients I have who both have Autism and some form of Gaming Addiction. As a gaming addict with autistic...
by Nathan Driskell | Mar 16, 2015 | Autism
The last article in the Series Treating Autism dealt with the importance of a positive attitude and how motivation is critical in working with your child. This week, we will discuss how to join into your child’s world and how to manage the repetitive actions most...