Autism: Annotated Bibliography

Folic acid, an artificial form of folate, has been fortified in foods for approximately 50 years by many countries, including Australia (Crider et al., 2011). The intention of folic acid fortification continues to be to replicate the benefits of the form of folate found naturally occurring in food as well as to prevent folate deficiency and the adverse effects of deficiency. An adverse effect of folate deficiency includes NTDs in infants. However, as folic acid fortification continues, consumers and researchers have continued to raise reasons concerns about it. One concern of folic acid consumption is how it could potentially promote the growth of cancers in the human body when it is consumed from fortified foods. In addition, scepticism currently revolves around the consumption of fortified folic acid in foods being associated with the accelerating the rate Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs) in young children. This essay will compare the benefits and limitations to mandatory folate fortification in Australia for the sake of healthy

For questions or support regarding your baby and their vitamin D status, please contact your pediatrician, a dietitian or your local WIC

Autism is a syndrome that is characterized by the impairment of social interaction skills, verbal and nonverbal communication, and a decreased interest in participating in a variety of activities. In 1943, Kanner, the man who is attributed with the identification of this disease, hypothesized that autism might be a biological disorder as opposed to a psychological one. Numerous studies have been conducted supporting Kanner’s hypothesis. These studies have ranged from examining the effects of rubella to investigating certain purine metabolic disorders as possible etiological agents. Recently, the areas of neuroanatomy, neurochemistry, and genetics have played a crucial role in developing a clearer picture into

According to the CDC growth chart, your son Steven is currently at the 95 percentile for his weight and the 75 percentile for his height for his infant age. What these calculations explain is that out of one hundred infant boys Steven’s age, his weight and height fall at these percentages we just briefly discussed. It was brought to my attention, that there were some concerns, you both had about potential weight issues; Steven may develop, as he gets older. Although, Steven’s weight is slightly above the expected percentile for his age, this is not something to be too alarmed about it, as of yet. In addition, giving him additional vitamins is not nutritionally necessary, unless his pediatrician recommends it. Fluoride is sometimes needed

While genes play a role in the development or triggering of autism, they do not occupy the entire picture. Many other factors, termed as “environmental factors”, also play a significant role in the early development of autism. What the term “environmental” includes may be debatable. What falls into the category of environmental factors must be identified in order to prevent misleading pretenses. Throughout the research of autism, the word “environmental” refers to any influence beyond

Dana chose the article "Dietary, Complementary, and Alternative Therapies" to review for this discussion. According to Hyman and Levy (2011), many families use complementary and alternative medical treatments to lessen the symptoms of autism (CAM). Some use biologic treatments which includes taking vitamins and herbs. The problem with taking vitamins and herbs is that it is not regulated for quality as medications are. There are unknown active ingredients that make it hard to determine if the intervention is working with the allotted dosage. To determine the effectiveness of CAM, researchers need to have placebo control conditions so that it does not affect the results and prevent bias.

In the midst of the children with feeding difficulties are those with autism spectrum disorders. There has been little research done describing the specific feeding issues associated with autism spectrum disorders. Of the studies that actually do examine this area, there are several limiting factors such as small sample size, lack of comparison groups, inadequate information of foods available at home, and lack of knowledge of co-morbid medical factors that may affect eating.

The apparent increase in the prevalence of Autism Spectrum Disorder in the United States has been a growing public concern. The lifelong condition can cause severe neurodevelopmental problems characterized by symptoms such as impaired communication, diminished social interaction, and unusual ritualistic behaviors (Johnson, Handen, Zimmer, Sacco, & Turner, 2010). Unfortunately, doctors and researchers have not been able to agree on the direct cause for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) or ways to treat the various conditions on the Spectrum. With little definitive information, families affected by ASD seek alternative interventions.

An argument done by the Arthur is that what would help the most in a pregnancy is to eat folic acid. Something that also come in the video was that it mentions that autism comes because of bad parenting. What has me thinking about the most is where autism is blamed on bad parenting. I think that is not nearly as close, because autism has been known that is a condition form birth. Having 18% chance of having an autism baby wen it is your second child I don’t think that can necessarily be true. Eating folic acid during and before pregnancy is the argument that I do approve, because I think that if there is something to prevent autism it should be done. We as a parent should prevent having a autism kid but not everyone has the same luck than others some moms take really good care of their pregnancy and still get a autism kid so it’s not like you could do something more big to not have a kid like that. But still having a normal kid or a kid with autism is the same you should love them the whey they

Arsham and Ani are parents of an autistic child. Their son’s name is Ara, he was diagnosed with Autism at age 3. Ara had never developed speech, had severe focusing issues, and he had trouble communicating. Speech therapy hadn't worked for Ara so when a mother of another Autistic child recommended the GFCF diet Ani jumped at the chance. Within four months of starting the diet, Ara had significantly improved. Ara was potty trained, had begun reading, speaking in sentences, and communicating with other children. Autism is a developmental disorder. It impairs a person's communication and interactive abilities.The diets for autism are effective in reversing the signs of autism. The Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) has many signs and diets that

Temple Grandin, a doctor in the field of animal sciences who suffers from Autism, once said, “People are always looking for that single magic bullet that will totally change everything. There is no single magic bullet.” Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a general term for a group of complex disorders of brain development. The Autism Spectrum can be split into many subtypes, including Childhood Disintegrative Disorder, Asperger’s Syndrome, and Pervasive Development Disorder- Not Otherwise Specified (PDD-NOS). Starting from an age as young as infancy, symptoms of Autism may be conveyed. Repetitive behavior, any loss of speech or social skills, and attachment to parents are three of the many symptoms expressed by children with Autism (“What

The use of mice is used to see if nutrition influences autism in children of mice and potentially humans. The types of food that a mother takes before birth, during birth, and during breastfeeding will affect the brain development of the offspring. Unhealthy food habits and the presence of certain minerals and vitamins in a mother’s diet has an important factor in the brain development of a child. Foods that are high in fats affect the brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) which is a key component that uses energy from food to improve the synapses in the brain (Gómez-Pinilla, 2008). The use of high-fat foods in a mother’s diet can cause brain damage in the offspring (Sullivan et al. 2014). Another food

Keywords: autism, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), Asperger syndrome (AS), pervasive development disorder (PDD), Rett syndrome (RTT), child disintegrative disorder (CDD)

There are many factors that can influence the treatment for autistic children. These factors include environmental, culture and family. Environmental factors concerning the onset of autism is an essential area of study. Genetic factor has been associated with the onset of autism as well. Parents who have been exposed to teratogens have substantiated factors that stimulate the chance of autism

The following literature presented aimed to highlight the influence of sociocultural factors in the overall experience of those most impacted by autism. Since autism spectrum disorder includes a variety of symptoms, one cannot ignore a family’s social and cultural views that often dictate how these specific set of experiences are felt during the diagnosis and the treatment phases of autism. The literature contained several references that focused on the influences of these experiences; it also included recommendations for healthcare providers who that sought to bridge the sociocultural gap and improve the autistic child’s health outcome.