Because many autistic children also suffer from a leaky gut, where the small intestine is more permeable than it should be, these toxins then leach back into the blood where they can ultimately ...

Teaching autistic children about water safety. Drowning is one of the leading causes of injury-related deaths among children, especially those younger than 4 and teenagers.

Autistic children’s emotional regulation is impacted by differences in neurological wiring, sensory processing (including introspective processing), and social understanding.

McIlwain said drowning deaths among autistic children had not been trending up before 2024. There was a record low number of these types of deaths in 2020. "Last year was an outlier," she said.

Self-compassion practices can support parents of autistic children to manage stress, nurture well-being, and create a more resilient environment for their families.

Autism affects one in 36 children. That is nearly the equivalent of one child per classroom. As a caregiver myself, there is a more intense mental load to carry.