Links to Research articles:

Kapp S. K. (2013). Empathizing with sensory and movement differences: moving toward sensitive understanding of autism. Frontiers of Integrative Neuroscience, 38(7). doi: 10.3389/fnint.2013.00038
Summary: Brief literature-based analysis provides evidence that other factors are involved the atypical social communication of people with ASD.

FDA (April, 2014). Beware of False or Misleading Claims for Treating Autism. Summary: Lists false or misleading claims about products and therapies claiming to treat or cure autism. Some of these so-called therapies carry significant health risks.

Links to Additional  Articles:

​

 For those on the Autism spectrum that are concerned with addiction, and may be reluctant to speak about this sensitive subject, here is an article which discusses addiction. https://www.drugrehab.org/addiction-with-disability/

​

 Parent Articles of Interest

​

 This article discusses safety issues that can be implemented in the home, http://www.autism-society.org/living-with-autism/how-the-autism-society-can-help/safe-and-sound/safety-in-the-home/

When a parent is concerned about their children and possible meltdowns please refer to the following article, https://www.healthline.com/health/autism/what-to-do-autism-meltdown

​

Everyone needs a sanctuary at some point so here is an article which discusses the use of one in their own backyard,https://www.homeadvisor.com/r/disability-friendly-backyard-for-kids/ 

​

​