Sudden increases in vocal sounds are common in autistic children and often temporary — triggered by excitement, sensory needs, stress, […]

Gut research in autism is ongoing, but nothing is proven as a treatment for autism itself. Reasonable, low-risk steps: gut-friendly

Common and improvable. What has worked for many parents: daily oro-motor input (gum and cheek massage inside and outside the

Mouthing soaps, lotions, haldi or other non-edibles is usually oro-sensory seeking or pica, not primarily a gut problem. Two useful

There is no strong scientific evidence that all autistic children must avoid dairy or eggs. Many autistic children eat both

A school refusal can feel devastating, but families still have options. Ask the school to explain its decision in writing

If behaviour changes after starting, stopping or changing a medicine, record the medicine name, dose, timing, symptoms, sleep and appetite.

Repeating words or scripts can be meaningful communication, regulation or language learning. Instead of stopping repetition, listen for the possible

New mouthing, hitting, vocalising, laughing or running away can signal communication, sensory seeking, pain, anxiety, a routine change or an

Questions about dairy, eggs, sugar, probiotics and gut tests are common. Autism is not caused or cured by a particular