Brittany Marie

A recent White House briefing on autism created a stir with comments linking acetaminophen (Tylenol) use during pregnancy to autism. The announcement highlighted new label considerations by the FDA, discussed leucovorin, a folinic acid derivative currently being studied as a potential medical therapy for autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Officials also discussed prevalence data.

Recently, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released new data estimating that 1 in 31 children, or approximately 3.2% of 8-year-olds in the United States, are on the ASD spectrum.

For parents and educators navigating the complexities of neurodiversity, stimming in autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a behavior that can sometimes attract attention. While everyone engages in some form of stimming (like tapping their foot or twirling their hair), it tends to be more pronounced in individuals on the autism spectrum.

For children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and their families, mealtime can often feel like a struggle. Many parents face challenging eating behaviors in their children with ASD. These may include being extremely selective, exhibiting picky eating habits, or expressing disruptive outbursts when it’s time to sit down for meals.

Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and their families face unique challenges when navigating school, daily life, and future opportunities. Fortunately, occupational therapy (OT) helps many to address these difficulties while strengthening and nurturing their neurodivergent loved one’s talents and interests.