Conditions & Treatment

Apr 24, 2025

Autism Spectrum Disorder Signs, Causes and Treatments

Learn about autism signs, causes and treatments from a developmental behavioral pediatrician at Ochsner Health.

Parenting

Apr 17, 2025

Understanding Picky Eating in Children with Autism

Learn why picky eating is common in children with autism and discover practical tips to support healthier, stress-free mealtimes.

Prevention & Wellness

Feb 12, 2025

11 Tips for Enjoying Mardi Gras for People with Sensory Difficulties

Mardi Gras can be overwhelming, but these sensory strategies can help you or your child find relief while enjoying the festivities.

By Emily Wilton, LOTR

Conditions & Treatment

Apr 16, 2024

6 Ways to Support Children with Autism

As a friend or family member of someone with autism, you may wish to offer social support. Here are a few good ways to get started.

Conditions & Treatment

Apr 16, 2024

Types of Autism Therapy

When a child is first diagnosed with autism, caregivers must decide what therapies they should have their child participate in. Here are factors to consider.

By Nicole Lasserre, PhD, BCBA-D, LBA

Conditions & Treatment

Dec 5, 2022

What is ABA Therapy and How Can it Help Children and Adults with Autism?

Applied behavior analysis (ABA) addresses how behaviors start and why they continue and can be helpful for both adults and children with autism.

By Nicole Lasserre, PhD, BCBA-D, LBA and Sally Guidry, MA, BCBA, LBA

Prevention & Wellness

Jan 20, 2022

Benefits of Weighted Blankets: Do They Help with Sleep?

The deep pressure stimulation provided by the weighted blanket during sleep can help reduce pain, lessen anxiety and help improve moods.

By Michael Blanchard, MD

Conditions & Treatment

Apr 27, 2021

What Are the Treatments for Autism Spectrum Disorder?

Child and adolescent psychologists Lee Ann Annotti, PhD, and Nicole Lasserre, PhD, BCBA, discuss the evaluation and therapies for autism spectrum disorder.

Conditions & Treatment

Mar 22, 2021

What are the Signs of Autism in Early Childhood

There may be specific signals to watch for that could indicate your child has autism spectrum disorder.

Parenting

Mar 22, 2021

How Early Intervention Helps with Autism

Early identification is important to accessing therapies and services that will benefit a child with autism.

Conditions & Treatment

Mar 22, 2021

Do Vaccines Cause Autism Spectrum Disorder?

Surveys suggest that about 20% of parents believe vaccines lead to autism. We explain this common myth and studies that prove this myth is officially busted.

By Jennifer V Hogan, MD

Conditions & Treatment

Apr 30, 2018

Is Autism Affected by Gender?

Data estimates that 1 in 41 people are affected with autism. How many of these are female?