QuickTips Index

Vaccines, Mitochondrial Disease and Autism
Mitochondrial disease may be associated with some cases of autism. Do vaccines play a role?

Melatonin for Sleep Issues Related to Autism
Sleeplessness is not uncommon among people on the autism spectrum. Melatonin is one good tool for helping folks with autism to get to sleep and sleep through the night.

Great Resource for Air Travel with Autism
Planning air travel with an autistic child? Try out this terrific resource!

What to Do When Autism Treatments Don't Work
What do you do when autism treatments don't work? How do you decide whether it's time to take action? Here are concrete questions to ask as you determine whether now is the time for a change.

Paul Offit, MD, and the Autism-Vaccine Controversy
Paul Offit M.D. is a pediatrician, researcher, writer, and media figure. His focus is on the importance of vaccines, and he maintains that there is no connection whatever between autism and vaccines.

Study Links Mercury Emissions Linked to Autism Rates
A new study suggests that autism rates may be linked to environmental mercury.

Red Flags: When Does the Sibling WithOUT Autism Need Help?
When your brother or sister is autistic, your life can be complex. Sometimes, typical siblings of children with autism need a little extra help.

How to Choose a DAN! (Defeat Autism Now) Doctor
DAN doctors offer biomedical treatments, such as special diets, supplements, and chelation, for children with autism. Because their training is sketchy, it's important to choose your DAN doctor wisely.

Risks Related to Dairy-Free Diets for Autism
If your child with autism is on a dairy-free diet, you may benefit from learning about potential risks of being on a dairy-free diet and what you can do about them. This study covers exactly that.

Accelerated Head Growth May be One Symptom of Autism
While there's no clear cut way to know whether an infant is likely to develop symptoms of an autism spectrum disorder, this study suggests that accelerated head growth may be one important symptom to track.

Ask an Aspie
If you or someone you love is an adult or teen with Asperger Syndrome, you'll find a lot of solid insight in this site created by folks on the autism spectrum.

Learn About Clinical Trials
Autism has become a major research topic, and important research is going on all the time. By enrolling in a government-sponsored clinical trial, your family can take an active role in discovering causes, cures or treatments.