Marie Myung-Ok Lee wrote a great piece for Slate about giving cannabis to her 9-year-old autistic son.
Last summer, we reached the six-month mark in our cannabis experiment. We’d been using medical marijuana to help quell our autistic son’s gut pain and anxiety, and we were seeing some huge changes in his behavior and, presumably, his happiness…
Continue reading… “Mother Explains Why She Gives Pot To Her 9-Year-Old Autistic Son”
A 350-pound dolphin named Matteo tickles a toddler with his snout, sparking a burst of giggles.
Continue reading… “Dolphin-Assisted Therapy Offers Hope For Disabled Kids”
Some of the children in the study, which is still ongoing, were diagnosed by an autism specialist before the age of five but no longer meet the diagnostic criteria for autism.
Continue reading… “Study: 1 In 5 Children Overcome Autism By Age 9”
One sister is 14; the other is 9. They are a vibrant pair: the older girl is high-spirited but responsible, a solid student and a devoted helper at home; her sister loves to read and watch cooking shows, and she recently scored well above average on citywide standardized tests.
Continue reading… “Crack Babies – The Epidemic That Didn’t Happen”