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Exercises to Stimulate the Vagus Nerve and Reduce Stress for Your Autistic Child

January 10, 2022 by Joya Van Der Laan

In my video The Vagus Nerve’s Role in Autism we learned all about what the vagus nerve is and how stimulating it can calm our autistic children.

Completing vagus nerve exercises two times a day for just five minutes can yield positive results in about two weeks. However, the fun and bonding that occurs while you’re completing these exercises will provide you with an immediate short-term mood boost.

Identifying and Treating PANDAS in Autistic Children

May 3, 2021 by Joya Van Der Laan

When we’re talking about PANDAS and autism, we’re not talking about the cute black and white bears. PANDAS, as it relates to autism, means Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disease Associated with Strep.

Natural Treatments for ADHD and Autism

April 26, 2021 by Joya Van Der Laan

Have you ever had this experience with your child?

Parent: Go get your shoes on.

Child: OK

Parent walks away to gather purse, keys, and coat.

Child walks off toward shoes. Stops at the kitchen table to work on a puzzle that wasn’t put away. A dog barks in the distance. Child walks to the window to see who is walking by. Parent rushes into the kitchen, checks watch.

Hypotonia in Autism: Signs and Strategies

April 19, 2021 by Joya Van Der Laan

Hypotonia, or low muscle tone, is common in autistic children. Some studies have shown that over 50% of children with ASD experienced hypotonia. Because of its prevalence among autistic children, hypotonia often serves as an early indicator that your child may fall on the autism spectrum.

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