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Healthy Child Healthy World: Community Organization in Review

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Healthy Child Healthy World is a non-for-profit organization dedicated to helping families keep their children healthy and safe from harmful chemicals and pollutants. Today there is a vast number of children being diagnosed with autism, ADHD, cancer, and many other diseases and disorders. Harmful chemicals and pollutants have been blamed for the cause of these disorders and diseases; therefore Healthy Child Healthy World’s mission is to educate families on how to maintain a healthy environment. Read more about Healthy Child Healthy World on: http://www.healthychild.org/main/ To read a book that this organization has sponsored, look at our “Book Review” blog, at: http://www.myspeechtherapycenter.com/?p=826

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Gluten Free Casien Free Diet

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The cause of autism is still a mystery to us. But many people feel that certain intervention programs may alter an individual with autism behavioral, cognitive, and social skills. One of the many hypothesized treatments that seem to work for some people is a special diet known as the GFCF Diet or Gluten Free, Casein Free Diet. Basically, Gluten and Casein are eliminated from an individuals diet. Many people swear by it and others think it is a complete myth. No matter your position on the matter, when you are trying to solve the mystery of Autism, most people will do whatever it takes to get positive results. What is Casein? Casein is a protein found in dairy products; basically anything that comes from a cow. So cheese milk, butter, and yogurt willcontain a high percentage of casein. Casein is a bonding type protein and many times used when mixing foods and chemicals. Because of this “binding agent” some people may have a hard time digesting it, and therefore may develop an allergy to it. What is Gluten? Gluten is a protein found in rye, wheat, and barley; typically found in grains. Bread, rice, cereals, and other carbohydrates will contain…

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How Does Your Child Learn?

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Learning is the ability of an individual to absorb information and later use it for problem solving. It is the foundation of intelligence and cognition. But just because an individual has trouble learning does not make them unintelligible; it just means their technique for gripping information is different. Everyone is different and therefore has a different learning style. What is a learning style? A learning style is a variant approach for inputting information. There are different approaches for learning, and some may benefit some individuals more than others. It is important for us to know which is our unique learning style. It will improve our learning skills and facilitate an easier way to intake information. For children, this can often times be a little tricky. Parents should observe their child and the way they learn; it will not only benefit their child but also improve parent’s techniques for helping their children with homework and studying. Eventually, children do grow into preteens, teens, and adults. It is important for them to know what their best way of learning is. Knowing your child’s learning style is extremely important; but it is specifically important for children with special needs. If your child is…

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Gluten Free Foods

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I found this site where parents can order gluten free foods! If you’re always on the run or want to make a quick meal, this is a great option for you. Glutenfree.com offers all sorts of ingredients that are gluten free; from pastas, soups, and even cookies, they have it all. If you’re in the mood for cooking, they also have great recipes for you to follow. But remember, it’s not gluten free unless all the ingredients are gluten free! To read more about glutenfree.com please visit the following website: http://www.glutenfree.com/index.cfm

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Toilet Training for Individuals with Autism: Book Review

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Toilet Training for Individuals with Autism or Other Developmental Issues, 2nd Edition, written by Maria Wheeler. Excerpt taken from Amazon. Individuals with autism are reportedly one of the most difficult populations to toilet train. This second edition offers effective strategies that take the child’s physical and emotional sensitivities into account instead of trying to force traditional methods. Easy-to-read bulleted lists offer more than 200 do’s and don’ts, along with over 50 real-life examples, to help make the process more of a lesson and less of a battle for all involved. The young trainee will learn to overcome fear of the bathroom, properly use toilet paper, flush once, wash hands, and more. The toilet trainer will learn how to overcome challenges caused by communication needs, sensory sensitivities, motor challenges, anxiety levels, etc Toilet training is a difficult task for all parents. This four and a half star read will help you potty train your child in the easiest way possible. To purchase your copy, please click on the following link: http://www.amazon.com/Toilet-Training-Individuals-Autism-Developmental/dp/1932565493/ref=pd_sim_b_2

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