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Weighted blankets: What's the big deal?

Jaco de Goede

If you’ve spent any time in the autism community—whether as a parent, a self-advocate, or a caregiver—you’ve probably heard people raving about weighted blankets. They’ve become a bit of a...

Weighted blankets: What's the big deal?

Jaco de Goede

If you’ve spent any time in the autism community—whether as a parent, a self-advocate, or a caregiver—you’ve probably heard people raving about weighted blankets. They’ve become a bit of a...

Largest Study on effectiveness of Leucovorin fo...

Jaco de Goede

From The Transmitter, 3 Feb 2026By Claudia López Lloreda The largest study to date of leucovorin’s effectiveness for treating autism traits has been retracted because of data inconsistencies and statistical...

Largest Study on effectiveness of Leucovorin fo...

Jaco de Goede

From The Transmitter, 3 Feb 2026By Claudia López Lloreda The largest study to date of leucovorin’s effectiveness for treating autism traits has been retracted because of data inconsistencies and statistical...

How about some Autism-friendly New Year’s resol...

Jaco de Goede

I find new year resolutions to be rather pointless. But, after reading this autism-focused article on New Tear's resolutions written by Nicholas Bowles for I AM Autism, I wanted to...

How about some Autism-friendly New Year’s resol...

Jaco de Goede

I find new year resolutions to be rather pointless. But, after reading this autism-focused article on New Tear's resolutions written by Nicholas Bowles for I AM Autism, I wanted to...

Managing Anxiety in Autism: What can parents do?

Jaco de Goede

At least 40% of autistic individuals are also diagnosed with anxiety, making it the number one co-occurring mental health concern. As parents and family members gain a greater understanding of...

Managing Anxiety in Autism: What can parents do?

Jaco de Goede

At least 40% of autistic individuals are also diagnosed with anxiety, making it the number one co-occurring mental health concern. As parents and family members gain a greater understanding of...

Martial Arts for autistic kids - is it therapy ...

Jaco de Goede

About 2 years ago, I bought a punching bag on a whim, put it up in the garage and promptly forgot about it. We only realised it was being used...

Martial Arts for autistic kids - is it therapy ...

Jaco de Goede

About 2 years ago, I bought a punching bag on a whim, put it up in the garage and promptly forgot about it. We only realised it was being used...

What is leucovorin and is it a treatment for au...

Jaco de Goede

The US FDA has recently announced controversial guidance on the prevention and treatment of autism in children. While the nonsensical recommendation discouraging pregnant women from taking paracetamol to prevent autism...

What is leucovorin and is it a treatment for au...

Jaco de Goede

The US FDA has recently announced controversial guidance on the prevention and treatment of autism in children. While the nonsensical recommendation discouraging pregnant women from taking paracetamol to prevent autism...