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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...

Why do we still need to fidget as adults?

Jaco de Goede

If you are like me, you have fidget toys spread all over your desk at work, with something to grab always within reach when concentrating or sitting in a long...

Why do we still need to fidget as adults?

Jaco de Goede

If you are like me, you have fidget toys spread all over your desk at work, with something to grab always within reach when concentrating or sitting in a long...

Hair Pulling and Skin Picking in Autism

Jaco de Goede

Repetitive behaviors such as hair pulling and skin picking are quite often seen in individuals on the Autistic Spectrum and can be difficult for parents and educators to manage. These...

Hair Pulling and Skin Picking in Autism

Jaco de Goede

Repetitive behaviors such as hair pulling and skin picking are quite often seen in individuals on the Autistic Spectrum and can be difficult for parents and educators to manage. These...

Autism and Stuffed Animals: How Do They Help?

Jaco de Goede

From Autism Parenting MagazineBy Cory Morrison, 24 June 2025 For many autistic individuals, comfort is a soft and cuddly source of security, and autism and stuffed animals can be a...

Autism and Stuffed Animals: How Do They Help?

Jaco de Goede

From Autism Parenting MagazineBy Cory Morrison, 24 June 2025 For many autistic individuals, comfort is a soft and cuddly source of security, and autism and stuffed animals can be a...