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         data-ad-client="ca-pub-1763189992875486"> </amp-auto-ads> <amp-auto-ads type="adsens Is traveling good for autism? TRAVELING WITH A CHILD WITH AUTISM  DEVELOPS A STRONG CONNECTION . You are it. There is no one else to call, to help with the meltdown, to give you advice. You develop a strong connection when you are the one that is dealing with everything 24/7 for a week or more. Which airline is autism friendly? JSX  is uniquely positioned to flying passengers with autism because of the way it works: travelers are all vetted through Secure Flight, so there are no long TSA lines, and neither are there large crowds

    data-ad-client="ca-pub-1763189992875486"> </amp-auto-ads> <amp-auto-ads type="adsens Can autism affect your ears? Hyperacusis was common, affecting 18.0% of the autism group and 0% in an age-matched nonautism comparison group. In addition,  the rate of serous otitis media (23.5%) and related conductive hearing loss (18.3%) appeared to be increased in autistic disorder . Does autism affect listening? Specifically, studies have suggested that  children with autism may experience difficulty with over- or under-sensitivity to sound , difficulty processing oral directions, deficits on auditory tests of temporal processing, and poor speech recognition in the presence of background noise There is a wide range of how autism affects hearing.  In some cases, a child may have no hearing loss . Or, a child may have mild, moderate or even significant hearing loss that can be corrected with hearing aids   studies hint that  hearing problems are at least three times as

       data-ad-client="ca-pub-1763189992875486"> </amp-auto-ads> <amp-auto-ads type="adsens What should I avoid with autism? If you or a loved one has ASD, paying close attention to the foods being consumed is particularly important. For our patients with autism, we often recommend an elimination diet—eliminating  gluten, dairy, sugar, corn, soy, and other categories of potentially allergenic foods for one month What is Christmas like autism? If you have an autistic child in the house, the unusual sights, sounds and smells of Christmas can be  an intense and unsettling affair . While most neurotypical children revel in the sense of the unexpected each December 25, for autistic kids it can be one of the most anxious times of the year

       data-ad-client="ca-pub-1763189992875486"> </amp-auto-ads> <amp-auto-ads type="adsens Do social stories work for ADHD? Although social stories were originally created to teach children with Autism, to teach them socially accepted behaviors,  social stories can also be used for children with attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD)  since these children also have problems in social behaviors. How do social stories deal with anger? Within the social story,  outline various scenarios in which your child may become angry . Be sure to include appropriate responses for them to try such as taking 5 deep breathes in and out, walking away from a situation that makes them angry, or asking an adult for a break to cool down.

      data-ad-client="ca-pub-1763189992875486"> </amp-auto-ads> <amp-auto-ads type="adsens Tips for Better Sleep Be consistent. ... Make sure your bedroom is quiet, dark, relaxing, and at a comfortable temperature. Remove electronic devices, such as TVs, computers, and smart phones, from the bedroom. Avoid large meals, caffeine, and alcohol before bedtime. Get some exercise