Over 80 Software Titles from the Around the World

Many children within the autism spectrum love the computer.  Autism Coach allows you to make the most of your child's computer time by offering high-quality, hard-to-find software titles from the U.S., England, Canada, Australia and France that help your child move ahead  in a variety of critical areas.  Autism Coach software benefits a wide range of children:  from preschoolers to teenagers, from classically autistic to Asperger's Syndrome.

New for Spring!  Math and Money Software

One of the most effective ways to teach math to young children is through money - money provides manipulatives that enable children to visualize quantities associated with abstract representation of numbers.  Needless to say learning math through counting money has practical application and can be highly motivating as well.  Paws Explore Money is a title. specially designed to help children practice and develop their money recognition skills through a range of fun activities.  The cat and dog are also motivating! This program can be set to play games 5 currencies:  U.S., Canadian, Australian, British, and the Euro.  Ages 6-8.  More

New for Spring!  Thinking Skills

This fun title helps develop thinking, visual perception, auditory and logic skills. It includes matching, opposites, sequences, and listening to and following simple instructions. Instructions are spoken narrated so even young players can play.  Ages 3-6.  More

New for Spring!  Sorting

This title develops thinking and logic skills.  Six games provide something everyone to sort:  including:  color of car, number of spots on ladybird, shapes, animals or people, indoors or outdoors, edible or not edible. Popular title in the U.K.  Ages 3-6.  More

GrammarTrainer 3 & 4

GrammarTrainer is a series of software courses that teaches children to communicate with longer sentences while improving their grammar and writing. Simple to use, yet brilliantly conceived, GrammarTrainer picks up where ABA often leaves off.  Once a child has a basic working vocabulary and can type, GrammarTrainer helps the child systematically and logically expand his or her ability to communicate through learning to speack in more complete sentences, make better use of abstract words, and ask more questions.  Developed by a linguist for her autistic, deaf son, it has a simple, non-distracting interface.  It is best to go through these courses in sequence.  More

Social Skill Builder Software 5 CD Set

The popular Social Skill Builder series of social skills titles is now available in a discounted 5 CD set including My School Day, School Rules Volumes 1 and 2, The Birthday Party and My Community.  The child is asked to identify, produce and explain several social situations in response to real life video clips embedded in interactive software. Parents, therapists, and educators can work with children learn how to behave during different situations (such behavior while class is in session, at lunch, and at recess), and how to handle difficult situations (such as bullying).  This program is the perfect to prepare or help the child better understand routines and behaviors in today's world.  More

Mind Reading

Mind Reading is perhaps the single most brilliant title ever created for the Autism Spectrum, teaching all ages how to read emotions, through games, quizzes and a huge library of video clips of virtually every emotion.  For more information, please click here.

Recent Software Introductions

We are introducing many exciting new software titles during the month of December. These include:

My First Computer Game teaches young children basic concepts of using a mouse, and navigation, and then provides cognitive building activities to play using their new computing skills.  Beautifully illustrated and animated, it uses the story of Goldilocks and the Three Bears, as narrated by Shelly the Snail.  Ages 3-6.  More

Words & Music brilliantly bridges the auditory processing of music and language by enabling children to compose up to three- part songs (with 200 instruments to choose from), type in lyrics, record their voices singing along through a microphone, and even burn their efforts to a CD!  It doesn't get more motivating than this!  This could be used as a tool to connect the auditory processing of music, which many children within the autism spectrum excel at, with the auditory processing of language.  Could be used to create educational and instructional songs as well or to score and record a track for a school theater production. Ages 7-13.  More

An "island" is land with water around it! That’s how you spell island!  Two Wise Owls shows children how to use mnemonics like this to help them remember difficult spellings and important information.   Mnemonics have been used with great success by visual thinkers, such as the  brillliant autistic author and scientist, Temple Grandin. Ages 6-12.  More

Think About! 1 is the first of a two CD set aimed for learners aged 9 and above. Great for older more reluctant readers, as well as those with specific learning difficulties (including dyslexia). It helps readers in finding attention to detail as well as improving memory, comprehension listening and reading.   Ages 9-14.  More

Charlie the Chimp is an appealing character who introduces children to critical thinking skills required in math and science.  Charlie Chimp is planning a party and children are asked to help him solve problems to make it run smoothly. Ages 5-7. More

In Letters and Nouns, charming little alien, Scally, needs your child's help in learning letters and nouns.  Explore the funny shapes, amazing sounds and wonderful words that letters start and make.  The software features Scally in 16 activities, each of which can use up to 140 words. Each word is cleverly illustrated to aid letter and letter blend recognition, and to develop whole-word sight vocabulary. Designed to work well for special needs children. Ages 3-7. More

In Scally's World of Problems, 200 unique maze puzzles are set on the home planet of the little alien, Scally.  There are 25 levels of of challenge in each of the planet’s eight environments.  The levels progress from straightforward introductory tasks, ideal for young children and those with special educational needs, to more complex puzzles demanding creative, lateral and/or divergent thinking. Ages 7-13.  More

State of the Art Software Assessment Tools for Schools and Professionals

We are pleased to be launching a School section of the Autism Coach web site. Our first offering is a set of state of the art diagnostic assessment tools to enable professionals to efficiently and accurately assess children in a wide variety of areas, including dyslexia (visual distortion of written material), dyscalculia (number blindness), sensory processing, and emotional intelligence.  More

Language Building Software

GrammarTrainer

Autism Coach is proud to exclusively offer GrammarTrainer, an innovative new software course designed that teaches children to communicate with longer sentences while improving their grammar and writing.  For children with a vocabulary of age 2 and up. To learn more about GrammarTrainer and try interactive example lessons, click here.

Functional Living Skills

Over 1000 full-color photographs of children, adolescents, and adults doing a variety of functional activities. Activity areas include daily schedules and routines, personal hygiene/grooming, toileting, homework, leisure, simple meal prep, community, and behavioral rules.  These photos may be used stand-alone or with Picture This Professional.  All Ages.  More

Great Action Adventure

The Great Action Adventure teaches more than 70 verbs to children within the autism spectrum using live-action video clips.  More effective than flash cards, this program includes a Play area, where children can click on the verbs and see them acted out, a Teach Me area, where quizzes reinforce their understanding.  It also teaches nouns related to the verbs, verb tenses, and sign language.  It includes a Settings Menu that allows you to customize the words taught, the order in which they are taught, reinforcements given, and more.  Ages 2-6.    More

Picture This Pro is an easy to use, highly flexible program that contains thousands of photos that you can use to create photo flash cards, living skills strips, choice boards, token boards, and educational materials to help your child or student learn to communicate, behave and understand the world. Ages 3 and up.

Dada DaVinci incorporates famous works of art and classical music to teach language to infants and toddlers.  Vocabulary areas addressed include body parts, shapes, colors, numbers, and animals. Dada DaVinci offers a unique option of teaching children in up to eight languages simultaneously or individually, perfect for multi-lingual families.  Ages 1-2.   More

Social Skill Building Software

We offer software to help children develop social and coping skills for day to day life at home and at school.  Our social skill building software titles include the following:

Fun With Feelings uses a step-by-step strategy to teach children to recognize and generalize understanding of 20 common emotions.  Breaks emotions into visual and auditory components, explains when emotions are displayed, and then promotes generalization.  More

Cognitive Ability Building Software

Our hard-to-find cognitive software titles strengthen basic cognitive abilities such as memory, auditory processing,  visualization, and multi-tasking.    These titles benefit children within a wide age range and include:   BrainBuilder, Test and Improve Your Memory, and Thinkin' Things.  

Test and Improve Your Memory takes you around the world to play 12 fun games that improve visual and verbal memory.  It is best suited for high functioning children within the autism spectrum, including those with Asperger's Syndrome.  Ages 10 through adult. More

Software Savings

We are offering the popular Problem Solvers, Fun with Feelings, Math Master software programs as a suite on a single CD, along with two new titles, Sound Readers and Songs to Get Along. These five software titles provide an economical and effective collection of educational software that addresses many areas of need for children within the autism spectrum. Concepts are taught incrementally and reinforced to promote generalization of information. Fun With Feelings helps children understand emotions. Problem Solvers helps children understand and use "WH" questions. Math Master helps children make the connection between quantity and numbers that represent them. Sound Readers improves inferential and factual reading. Songs to Get Along teaches social skills through songs. Sold individually for $49 each, we offer all 5 software titles for $99, a savings of over $150.  Ages 6-11.  More

What if a child can't use a computer?

If a child shows an interest in computers but can't use a mouse or keyboard, there are a wide variety of hardware add-ons available to let kids use a computer.  Also there are some considerations for helping kids use a computer who are sensitive to screen flickers, high-pitched noises, and excessive animation on the screen.  More

Software for Professionals

Autism Coach software is used by classroom teachers, special education teachers, speech therapists, and other talented professionals.  Please let us know if you are interested in site licenses, multi-user licenses and lab packs for Topologika,  SoundSmart, or additional software titles. Please email us a list of  titles you are interested in and we will respond with options and prices.

Most Windows 95/98 Programs Run on Windows XP Home

According to Microsoft, "Windows XP is directly compatible with hundreds of applications, but if you have an older application that is not compatible, you can force Windows XP to provide an "environment" under which that application runs. You can choose from Windows 95, Windows 98 / ME, Windows NT (sp5), or the Windows 2000 environment.  According to one of Autism Coach's software manufacturers,  9 out of 10 of his older Windows programs run under the Windows 95/98 emulator provided by Windows XP.

Most Parents Believe Immunization Triggered their Child's Autism 

October, 2004.  Inspired by recent studies reopening the immunization/autism debate, we decided to take a poll of Autism Coach customers to determine what they felt triggered their child's autism.  As of October 14, 2004, 70% of respondents indicated that they believed immunizations triggered their child's autism and another 5.5% believe immunizations were partially responsible.   More

Scientists Reverse Symptoms of Autism in Mice

June 25, 2007.   Researchers from the Picower Institute for Learning and Memory at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) genetically manipulated the mice to model Fragile X Syndrome (FXS), which is the leading inherited cause of mental retardation and the most common genetic cause of autism. More

Prevalence of Autism 

Now 1 in 150

February 8, 2007 - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released the latest figures for autism spectrum disorders (ASDs), indicating that the prevalence of ASDs is now 1 in 150, up from the 166 figure reported by the CDC in January, 2004.  

The report states, “Findings from this first U.S. multi-site collaborative study to monitor ASD prevalence demonstrated consistency across the majority of sites, with prevalence statistically significantly (p<0.001) higher in New Jersey. Average ASD prevalence across all six sites was 6.7 per 1,000 children aged 8 years. These results indicate that ASDs are more common than was believed previously.”

Speaking at a Capitol Hill briefing about the new data, Dr. Gary Goldstein, Autism Speaks' Scientific Advisory Committee Chair and President of the Kennedy Krieger Institute, said, "These new numbers provide a much more accurate picture of a disorder that has undoubtedly become a major national health crisis. Our dedication to finding critical answers about autism -- potential causes, better treatments and, hopefully, a cure -- must become that much more urgent today."

As part of this study, six sites evaluated the prevalence of ASDs for children who were eight years old in 2000 (born in 1992): Arizona, Georgia, Maryland, New Jersey, South Carolina and West Virginia.  An additional eight sites determined ASD prevalence for children who were eight in 2002 (born in 1994): Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Missouri, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Utah and Wisconsin. 

To view the CDC report, click here.

Why is there virtually no Autism in the U.S. Amish communities?

In a ground-breaking piece of investigative journalism published in the June 30-July 14, 2005 issue of Rolling Stone magazine, the noted environmental activist, author, and radio show commentator, Robert Kennedy Jr., about how public officials fudged numbers and refused to release the epidemiological raw data  conclusively proving that vaccines caused an epidemic of autism in the United States. 

Kennedy also noted that the mercury-based preservative, thimerisol, is still being allowed in pediatric flu vaccines, other pharmaceutical products, and in vaccines shipped abroad, causing millions of children in around the world to develop autism (including 1.3 million children in China alone, where autism did not exist until they started receiving vaccines).  In an independent study of autism amongst an Amish population in the United States which does not allow vaccinations, there is virtually no autism - of the four Amish children out of the entire population studied who were diagnosed autistic, all had been vaccinated, some prior to adoption.   More

Autism Declines as States Ban Mercury from Vaccines

An article in the March 10, 2006, issue of the Journal of American Physicians and Surgeons shows that in U.S. states where mercury was removed from childhood vaccines, the alarming increase in reported rates of autism and other neurological disorders (NDs) in children not only stopped, but actually dropped sharply – by as much as 35 percent.  More

How to Improve Your Child's Prognosis

The Autism Coach Approach helps your child reach his or her maximum potential.   The majority of parents whose children have recovered from autism have followed some or all of these guidelines.  More

British researchers have developed a  checklist for diagnosing autism in toddlers.  Preliminary studies show that they were able to identify children later diagnosed within the autism spectrum.   More

Early Warning Signs of Autism in Infants 

Researchers at the University of Florida are pioneering a new technique for detecting autism in infants by evaluating their crawling patterns.  More

Mirror Neuron Theory of Autism Introduced

The November, 2006, issue of Scientific American introduces the intriguing Mirror Neuron theory of autism.  This research provides a greater understanding of the biological underpinnings of autism.  The preliminary findings on how autistic children learn will undoubtedly have a significant impact in changing the definition of what constitutes an appropriate education for children in the spectrum within the public schools. More

The Gifted/Autism Spectrum

Gifted children and autistic children may be part of the same spectrum.  New research in mapping brain activity provides new intriguing insights into the connections between autism and giftedness, music and language.  More  

Parent Survey Indicates Enzymes Benefit Children

According to a survey of 260 parents using the enzymes, Peptizyde and Zyme Prime, over a seven month period, 90% of parents observed sustained behavioral improvements in their children. Virtually all of these parents saw improvements within two weeks of starting these enzymes.  

Peptizyde breaks down gluten and casein proteins commonly found in wheat and dairy products. Some experts in autism  consider gluten and casein to be  problematic for autistic children. 

HN-Zyme Prime is a complementary broad-spectrum enzyme, which helps to promote proper digestion and assimilation of all foods, and provides some benefit for children with phenol sensitivities.

These two enzymes complement each other when used together and are acceptable for special diets such as the Gluten Free/Casein Free diet and the Feingold diet.

Peptizyde and Zyme-Prime are available from Autism Coach. 

Asperger's Spokesmodel, Heather Kuzmich

December 11, 2007 update - Heather has also been featured in this week's People Magazine.  

As reported in the New York Times, December 4, 2007.  Heather Kuzmich, age 21, has not allowed herself to be defined by her diagnosis of Asperger's Syndrome.  She is the one of the most popular contestants in the four-and-a-half-year history of the reality show, America's Next Top Model.  As the holidays approach, Heather's story is a source of both inspiration and hope, showing that the autism community contains not only some of the best and brightest people on the planet, but some of the most beautiful as well.  More

Oprah Winfrey Show on Autism + October 2 People Magazine Cover

On September 18, Oprah Winfrey featured celebrity mothers Jenny McCarthy and Holly Robinson Peete, talking about their sons' autism.  Most prominently mentioned were the benefits of the gluten and casein free diet, which Autism Coach has always advocated, and vaccine damage, which we also believe is the primary culprit in the current autism epidemic.  Jenny McCarthy has done much good in spreading greater awareness of autism to the general public. For more information on the show, please visit  www.oprah.com. A video clip of a Good Morning America interview with her can be viewed by clicking here.

Extreme Makeover - Autism Coach Software Donated to Family 

Autism Coach and software manufacturers represented by Autism Coach have donated software to the O'Donnell family featured in an upcoming episode of  ABC's Extreme Makeover:  Home Edition, that aired on ABC Sunday, February 18, 8 Eastern Time, 7 Central Time.  This deserving family has 5 of their 6 children within the autism spectrum, ranging in age from 5 to 15!   They are the only known family in America with five biological autistic children.

Their deteriorating home was razed to the ground and rebuilt before Christmas.  It included each child having their own bedroom, complete with a computer configured with Autism Coach software, as well as the therapy room.  

For a list of the software we donated to each child and a reprint of  articles about the family and this edition of Extreme Makeover, please click here.

Autism Makes Cover of Time Magazine

Autism has made the cover story of the May 15, 2006, issue of Time Magazine.  The articles on-line articles about the autism schools are interesting, but the science articles seem to reflect the views of the mainstream medical and pharmaceutical industry, attempting yet again to divert the blame for the autism epidemic to anywhere but an excessive and mercury-laden immunization schedule.  A large percentage of parents of autistic children observed changes in their children before, during and after immunizations and strongly believe that immunizations triggered their children's autism.  Nonetheless, the very fact that autism is on the cover of Time Magazine, indicates that it is an epidemic that cannot be ignored and that it is having a significant impact upon our society.  To view autism articles from the Time web site, click here.  

TAP Magazine Features Autism Coach

The Autism Perspective (TAP) magazine, is a colorful, photo-filled, highly informative magazine published in California, now entering its second year of publication.  Each issue is filled with fascinating articles by diverse members of the autism community.  Past issues have included articles by Dr. Temple Grandin, Stephen Shore, and Dr. Stanley Greenspan.  Independently produced, the agenda of TAP is not to promote an agenda but to give an impartial, unbiased voice and face to the many facets of the autism community. If you are feeling isolated in dealing with autism, this upbeat magazine is a reminder we are not alone but are part of a vibrant, often brilliant community of kindred spirits with valuable information and wisdom to share for the betterment of all.

The December issue highlighted a fundraising event in Los Angeles for the organization, Autism Speaks, that was headlined by Jerry Seinfeld, Paul Simon, Tom Brokaw, and the President of NBC, Bob Wright and his wife, Suzanne.  The Wrights founded Autism Speaks to raise money for autism research - they have a grandson within the autism spectrum.  It is wonderful that prominent members of the entertainment industry have chosen to shine the spotlight on autism and raise money for research that may make a huge difference for our children.

TAP often creates a profile of an entire family in a single issue, with articles by individual family members.  In the December issue, we are amongst the families profiled, and members of my family (my daughter, my mother, and myself) describe how each of us has been impacted by autism. 

January 2008- TAP has now gone on-line!  for a FREE on-line subscription, visit www.theautismperspective.org.   

Videos

We are pleased to now offer a series of videos and DVDs for children, parents and professionals.  The Sound It Out Land DVD provides games for young children to learn the alphabet while they sing along.  We also offer several video seminars for parents and professionals by leading experts in autism including Dr. Tony Attwood, Dr. Temple Grandin, and Carol Gray.  More

Asperger Syndrome and Employment, provides information on how to succeed at work. Being Bullied describes and provides strategies to handle bullying behaviors.

New for Spring!  Citicoline  Scientifically Proven to Increase Energy Supply in Brain

We are pleased to offer Citicholine, a  supplement that has been extensively tested by scientists and shown to improve brain function in people of all ages. 

In a study conducted in 2007 at McClean Hospital in Belmont, Massachussetts, Dr. Perry Renshaw showed that Citicholine improved brain function in middle aged people.  The researchers took a group of volunteers and put them in an MRI to measure the energy needed to make our brains work. Then they told the volunteers to take Citicoline every day. After six weeks the volunteers were put back into the MRI to see if there were any changes. "The unanticipated and somewhat remarkable result that we found was that the brain energy supply... is actually increased in critical brain regions by this supplement," said Renshaw. More

New for Spring!  Gluten and Casein Free Ice Cream Book!

Here is something fun to shake off the winter blahs!  Nutritionist Kristen Fergus shows you how to make nutritious ice cream and healthy protein shakes and smoothies in minutes!  Recipes are organic, gluten free/casein free, soy free and free of refined sugar.   More

Trienza - 3 Enzymes in One! 90-cap, 120-cap, and 180-cap bottles

The phenomenally popular new enzyme, Trienza, combines three enzymes, Peptizyde, Zyme Prime, and No-Fenol in one convenient, easy-to-take capsule! It is now available in 90 capsule, 120 and 180 capsules sizes. More

Behavior Balance is Back! 

Behavior Balance provides a blend of B Vitamins, methyl donors and zinc that are frequently deficient in children within the autism spectrum.  It contgains patented N-Dimethylglycine (DMG) with Betaine, Folic Acid, Vitamins B6 and B12, Zinc, and Magnesium in a great tasting, natural black cherry flavored liquid. These nutrients work synergistically to balance behavior patterns and socialization skills, support stress coping mechanisms and immune system function. This supplement is also widely used to provide nutritional support for children diagnosed with ADD and ADHD.  More. 

Dizzy Discs are in Stock! 

The popular Dizzy Disc is a  therapeutic toy helps children to develop their balance (vestibular) system while having fun and meeting their sensory needs by spinning.  The vestibular system helps to integrate the other sensory systems (hearing, sight, etc.), helping to promote better neurological connection.  Also the Dizzy Disc helps children to develop the balance they need to ride a two-wheel bicycle. The angle of the Dizzy Disc is adjustable to increase the level of challenge as the child's balance improves.  The child can spin sitting or standing.  Supports up to a 100 pound child.  More

Autism Coach Supplements Help Customers Over Age 40

April 2008.  A steadily growing number of customers over the age of 40 report they derive significant benefit from Autism Coach supplements. Both parents of autistic children and retirees are reporting benefits from Autism Coach products.   It only makes sense that supplements that provide nutritional support for brain and immune system function, are comprised of high quality ingredients, and are designed to be more easily used by the body, would improve the overall health of people of all ages.  

Drugs in U.S. Drinking Water

March 10, 2008.  Associated Press investigative reporters have found a vast array of pharmaceuticals in the country's treated drinking water, including antibiotics, anti-convulsants, acetominophen, ibuprofen, mood stabilizers, and sex hormones in the drinking water supplies of at least 41 million Americans.  These concentrations are measured in parts per billion, but the their presence is worrying scientists about their long-term consequences. Individuals within the autism spectrum are particularly sensitive contaminants.  Reverse Osmosis filtration is the only way to completely remove contaminants.  More

Epsom Salts Cut Risk of Cerebral Palsy in Half for Premature Infants

January 31, 2008.  Epsom salts (magnesium sulfate) are cheap and according to a study can cut the risk of cerebral palsy (CP) in half for prematurely born infants.   Epsom salt baths have been widely used for years by parents of autistic children to help calm children down, sleep better, and to elevate levels of sulfur and magnesium.  More

Gentle Detoxification Protocol from Mother Necessity

We are pleased to offer a new gentle, safe detoxification protocol and line of whole food supplements  from Mother Necessity.  This protocol was developed holistic clinical nutrition consultant, Cristin Fergus, whose son Dylan, age 7, is now in recovery from autism and also suffered from multiple chemical sensitivities.  Mother Necessity uses whole food supplements and is proving to be effective with highly sensitive children who have not responded well to other treatment protocols.  

Supplements developed to be used with this protocol are as follows:

Essential Greens is a powder to be mixed in liquid that is beneficial for cleansing, detoxifying, and supporting good health. Essential Greens have been carefully formulated to support liver, kidney, blood, circulation and immune function. Essential Greens are 100% Organic/Wildcrafted and contain a synergistic blend of all natural vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, essential fatty acids, probiotics, phytonutrients, soluble and insoluble fiber, chlorophyll, amino acids and enzymes.  Ingredient information.  This product does contain wheat grass and barley grass, but these do not contain gluten, as the gluten protein is only found in the seeds of grains, not in the greens.  It can even be taken by those with celiac disease, who have to avoid gluten.

Detox Solution is a powder to be mixed in liquid that contains a special blend of all natural cleansing and detoxifying ingredients. Use Detox Solution to gently remove toxins and chemicals naturally and effectively while supporting intestinal health.

Beyond Essential fats liquid provides a perfect balance of EFAs by combining three of the most beneficial oils. Beyond Essential Fats™, is a state-of-the-art fatty acid blend, and the only product of its kind featuring Sea Buckthorn oil and Pine seed oil from Siberia. These unique oils have been well-known for centuries throughout Russia and other parts of the world for their healing benefits. The fish oil concentrate in this product contains the highest amounts of EPA/DHA/GLA Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids which play a key role in the development and proper maintenance of cell membrane behavior and cell signaling in all organs and tissues.  Tested for purity. 

Enzymes are vital to nearly all body processes, including the breakdown of food. When consuming foods void of enzymes the body is forced to use its own enzyme reserves. This can complicate digestion and result in undigested food particles, less nutrition, inflammation and negative immune responses.

 Enhancement Enzymes are designed to increase the absorption, assimilation and utilization of food, while lessening the demands on the body and ensuring that food is being properly broken down.

Liver Support

Proper liver function is essential for good health.  Liver Support is designed to help strengthen and detoxify the liver to promote healthy liver function and the elimination of toxins.  Liver Support strengthens the body’s natural capacity to eliminate and defend the body against toxic exposures.

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Liquid Carnosine Plus - Out of Stock until June 15

Due to a surge in popularity, we have run out of our current stock of Liquid Carnosine Plus sooner than anticipated.  We recommend substituting Carn-Aware until Liquid Carnosine Plus is back in stock.  Our apologies for this inconvenience.

In a double-blind study, significant improvements in language and socialization were observed in 90 percent of children within the autism spectrum using L-Carnosine, as opposed to children taking a placebo.  L-Carnosine is believed to increase activity in the frontal areas of the brain and promote the production of GABA, one of the brain's primary calming neurotransmitters. GABA is believed to be deficient in children within the autism spectrum.  The quality of a supplement can make a huge difference in effectiveness and L-Canosine Plus contains only the purest, highest quality ingredients in an all-natural, pleasant-tasting, lemonade- flavored base that is free from common allergens and is compatible with most special diets. More

Liquid Carnosine Plus Reduced Seizures in Black Lab

April 2008. Autism Coach customer, Sharon Boerger's found that Liquid Carnosine Plus dramatically and quickly reduced the numbers of seizures in her  Black Lab.  More

Mirror Neuron Research May Lead to New Treatment for Autism

November, 2007.  The latest research on mirror neurons, published by the Society for Neuroscience, may lead to new treatments for autism.  Mirror neurons are used to imitate others and acquire language.  When you perform a voluntary action, such as picking up a pencil, a set of “command” neurons activate.  When you watch someone else pick up a pencil a subset of these neurons, called ” mirror” neurons activate.  It is believed that mirror neurons enable us to learn through imitation.  In autism, however, the mirror neurons do not typically activate, when observing activity, leading to the implication that people with autism primarily learn by doing and do not tend to learn by watching others.  The latest research includes retraining the brain to activate the mirror neurons so that learning by imitation may take place.  More

Children's Books

We offer several wonderful children's book titles:   

"The perfect tool to begin the discussion of how some people experience the world differently. I wish I'd had it years ago to help explain our son's autism to teachers, relatives, neighbors and even the pediatrician!  With its easy-to-understand style and amazing illustrations, this book should be in every home, classroom, library and even the pediatrician’s office!"  Lauren Padgett, www.lucasworks autism products 

"I read it and read it to my kids and we all think it is a lovely, very enjoyable book!  Unique and inspiring."  Portia Iversen, co-founder of Cure Autism Now

The Little Composer is an illustrated children's picture book that tells the story of a little boy's journey from the world of music to the world of words.  Simple and yet profound, The Little Composer has touched the hearts of children, teens and adults.  Written and illustrated by my daughter, Amelia, it is inspired by her brother, William, a talented musician and composer diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome. More

The gentle, humorous book, All Cats Have Asperger's Syndrome, describes how cats are like people with Asperger's Syndrome.

This new self-esteem boosting book for kids highlights famous people past and present who would have been or are currently diagnosed within the autism spectrum. Included are such notable scientists as Albert Einstein and Sir Isaac Newton, along with famous artists and writers such as Lewis Carroll and Hans Christian Anderson.  Also included is the brilliant and inspiring autism spokesperson and scientist, Temple Grandin.  This book can be read to children ages 8 and up and read by children ages 12 and up.  This is a wonderful book for children within the autism spectrum to read and also to share and read in school.  More

Our Liposomal Glutathione Reduces Oxidative Stress

A ground-breaking independent study was conducted using our Liposomal Glutathione with a special breed of mice genetically engineered to develop atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries).  This study has shown that the Liposomal Glutathione significantly reduced oxidative stress, blood cholesterol levels and cholesterol deposits in the mice when taken over a 2 month period. Reducing oxidative stress is believed help minimize neurological damage in autism as well.   More

Gluathione is one of the most potentent natural detoxifiers, helping to remove heavy metals and other toxins from the body. In a study by Dr. Jill St. James at Arkansas Children's Hospital, children within the autism spectrum were found to have significantly lower levels of glutathione than neurotypical children who also participated in the study.  Until now, glutathione was not absorbed well orally and had been administered intravenously or absorbed through the skin with trans-dermal cream.  However, our new form of glutathione provides quick and efficient  absorption by enclosing the glutathione molecule within a tiny membrane called a liposome.  Liposomes have been shown to have a 90% absorption rate. More

Special Supplements for Your Child

Not all supplements are created alike. Autism Coach supplements help your child derive the most benefit from his or her supplement program. Most are easy to take (either as a liquid or can be mixed into food), contain  high-quality, all-natural ingredients, and are free from ingredients that are commonly allergenic and/or problematic for children within the autism spectrum.  Our supplements provide a full range of nutritional support.  More  

Chewable Enzymes

The  popular AFP Peptizyde and Zyme Prime chewable enzymes are available again.  Peptizyde digests gluten and casein proteins  found in wheat and dairy products that are commonly problematic for individuals within the autism spectrum.  Zyme Prime digests other components of food to provide full spectrum digestive support when used with Peptizyde.   Thousands of parents with children within the autism spectrum have observed positive changes in behavior and improved levels of functioning when gluten and casein issues are addressed.  The No-Fenol fruit-flavored chewable enzyme helps digest the phenolic compounds found in foods such as grapes, apples, and tomatoes, that can be also problematic for children within the autism spectrum.  More

Detoxification Supplements

Based on current research in autism indicating that heavy metal toxicity may be  a primary cause of autism, Autism Coach offers several supplements that promote the removal of heavy metals.  Our Liquid Liposome-Enclosed Glutathione provides a 90% absorption rate of this powerful anti-oxidant.  Raising levels of glutathione supports  methylation which is one of the primary metabolic pathways used by the body to detoxify.  We are also offering Folinic Acid as a separate supplement to support methylation and stimualte the production of dopamine. Herbal Detoxifier includes alpha lipoic acid, which binds to heavy metals, and milk thistle, which helps to ensure these metals are removed from the body. Pro-C™ provides a high dose of vitamin C which helps to unbind and remove heavy metals  in a form buffered with zinc, calcium and magnesium to be easier on the stomach, in combination with other potent antioxidants.  Another new supplement is Cal-Mag Butyrate , which includes butyric acid, a precursor to the brain's primary calming neurotransmitter, GABA, which is frequently deficient in autistic children.  

Phosphatidyl Serine

Phophosphatidyl Serine is a supplement that helps to regenerate damaged nerve cells, reverse defects in nerve cell message transmission, and establish new receptor sites in the brain. Phosphatidyl Serine benefits memory, learning, concentration, mood, alertness, sociability, and improved reaction time.  More

Liquid Minerals Taste Test Kit

We are pleased to be able to offer Liquid Mineral Taste Test kit.  This kit is used by parents and clinics to test for mineral deficiencies and is available with either 2 or 4 oz. bottles of our minerals.  We also sell the minerals individually.  Due to the extensive use of these liquid minerals during chelation therapy (the removal of toxic metals, such as mercury and lead from the body) and for daily supplementation, we now offer the larger, more economical, 4 oz. size, in addition to the original 2 oz. size.  More

New Supplements

We are pleased to offer two of the highest quality probiotics on the market, Culturelle, a potent form of Lactobacillus, and Saccharomyces boulardii.  Both of these probiotics populate the intestinal tract, crowd out pathogenic organisms and pathogenic forms of yeast, such as Candida, and support normalization of intestinal function. 

We are also offering Vinpocetine, a supplement that has long been used in Europe and Japan for neurological support but is not as widely known within the U.S. There are many studies supporting the neuro-protective properties of Vinpocetine and the observation of improved cognitive functioning.  My family has used this for several years - this was one of the supplements that seems to work especially well for our son - where we could see a noticeable improvement in alertness.  We have found it to provide optimal neurological support, when taken with natural licorice, such as our new Licorice Syrup.  Studies have shown that licorice has many beneficial properties, supporting the production of hormones in the intestinal tract and brain, including secretin.  It also has anti-viral, anti-bacterial, and anti-inflammatory properties. 

Chlorella supports detoxification and elimination of heavy metals.  It also provides beneficial nutrients. Our Yaeyama Chlorella is amongst the the purest forms available. In our years of trying different brands of Chlorella and green algae products - we have found this particular chlorella to possibly be the most effective we have used.

Our Co-Q10 is another supplement that has been consistently shown to provide immune-system and neurological support over the years through studies and use within the autism community.  We offer a high-quality, high-potency form to provide optimal benefit. 

Most Vitamin C that is an added to supplements and food products is derived from corn.  Our corn-free form of Vitamin C is a water-soluble powder. This product would work well mixed in orange juice (or another citrus drink) in combination with our liquid Liquid Liposomal Glutathione to support detoxification.

We also now offer a crystal powdered pure form of TMG (TMG and nothing else) that naturally sweet tasting and perfect for sensitive individuals.  Trimethylglycine provides methyl donors that are often deficient in individuals within the autism specrum.  Methyl donors help to promote the methylation pathyways that promote the production of glutathion and promote detoxification.  This cost-effective methylator can easily be mixed into smoothies, pudding and applesauce.

We also offer easy to take take liquid supplements.  A non-dairy, non-allergenic form of Liquid Calcium is now available to support children who are on a dairy-free diet.  Also children within the autism spectrum have been found by researchers to be deficient in methyl groups, which help the body to remove toxins.  We now offer a Liquid TMG (trimethylglycine) and Liquid DMG (dimenthylglyince) to provide methyl donors needed to support healthy metabolic function.  We now also offer a  liquid vitamin complex, .  More

Early Intervention Kits

We are now offering early intervention kits to help parents whose young children have been recently diagnosed with autism.  These kits enable parents to quickly and economically implement an intervention protocol that has been proven to be effective for many children within the autism spectrum. The items in these kits are discounted for less than they would cost if sold separately. More

Cooperative Board Games

We carry a wonderful line of cooperative board games for all ages an areas of interest.  They can help build communication skills, openess, trust, safety and self-esteem for ALL players, as the games are only won when everyone wins.  For a full list of these games, please click here.

New for 2007/2008!

In Peace In Our Time, six Nations must solve internal affairs without creating conflicts within their own borders.  As the game progresses, hot spots could develop — and by game’s end several or all of the Nations could be at war. The game is then lost.  Each Nation create a balanced territory so that a balanced world results in which population does not exceed land and resources and work is available for everyone. On the religious, cultural and political side, all sectors are also in balance. The key to achieving balance is Right Education, in which intelligence and compassion are nurtured. How well the players use Right Education and deploy the other factors within their borders while making trades to assist each other across borders determines the degree of success in establishing firm and lasting peace in our time.  Ages 12 to adult, 6 to 8 players.  More

Lower Pricing

Autism Coach always tries to offer the most competitive pricing.  Strawberry Flavored Cod Liver oil is now available in a new economical 8 oz. size.  This flavor is the most popular with young children and provides the beneficial fats that promote healthful neurological development. All Cod Liver oil products are 15% off the manufacturer's suggested retail price.

Behavior Balance 

The popular Behavior Balance provides the B6, B12, methyl donors and zinc that are frequently deficient in children within the autism spectrum.

We also offer other to take take liquid supplements.  A non-dairy, non-allergenic form of Liquid Calcium is now available to support children who are on a dairy-free diet.  Also children within the autism spectrum have been found by researchers to be deficient in methyl groups, which help the body to remove toxins.  We now offer a Liquid TMG (trimethylglycine) and Liquid DMG (dimenthylglyince) to provide methyl donors needed to support healthy metabolic function.  We now also offer a  liquid vitamin complex, .  More

Teach Time and Temperature

Two new innovative products help children learn to tell the time and dress appropriately depending upon the temperature.  The Teaching Hands kit comes with a working clock and a magnetic counterpart clock for kids to match the time. 

Books

We offer a wide variety of books for parents and professionals, as well as for children, adolescents, and adults within the autism spectrum.  Some of our many titles include following:   

The sequel to  the Karen DeFelice's popular Enzymes and Autism book, her new book, Enzymes: Go with Your Gut, covers new experiences and uses for digestive enzymes. This practical guide to using digestive enzymes goes deeper and wider into the interactions of enzymes, probiotics, and gut healing measures
helpful for many digestive, immune system, and other related health problems. More

Tony Attwood, one of the world's leading experts in Asperger's Syndrome, has come out with a new guide to Asperger's Syndrome, The Complete Guide to Asperger's Syndrome.  This is a definitive handbook for anyone affected by Asperger's Syndrome.  It brings together a wealth of information on aspects of the syndrome for children through adults.  More

Kids in the Syndrome is a groundbreaking, concise, scientifically up-to-date, all-in-one guide to the whole range of often co-existing neuro-behavioral disorders in children-from attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), obsessive-compulsive disorder, and bipolar disorder, to autistic spectrum disorders, nonverbal learning disabilities, sensory integration problems, and executive dysfunction.
Dr. Kutscher provides accessible information on causes, symptoms, interactions with other conditions, and treatments. He presents effective behavioral strategies for responding to children who display traits of these disorders-whether at home, at school, or in other settings-along with case vignettes and practical tips.  More

Realizing the College Dream with Autism or Asperger Syndrome is written by Ann Palmer, a U.S. mother who shares the story of her son, Eric, who was diagnosed with ASD at age three and after many years of therapy attended college.  According to Kirkus reviews, "Palmer relates a humble, gracious story of squiring a high-functioning autistic son to college. ...She thoroughly addresse[s] questions of self-awareness, disclosure forms, Eric's capacities for self-help, orientation, time management and exploiting resources. There's plenty of practical information in these pages, particularly about the college classroom environment. ...A story that rings with love and support, and a drive to help Eric achieve his potential through meaningful, appropriate challenges."

Books

Who better to write a book on bullying than Nick Dubin, who is diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome and has lived through bullying and developed successful copying strategies?  Mr. Dubin holds a Bachelor's Degree in Communication, a Master's Degree in Learning Disabilities, and a Specialist Degree in Psychology and is work on his doctoral degree in Psychology.  Not only will Asperger Syndrome and Bullying help former victims piece together the "why"s and "how"s of prior trauma, but educational professionals also are served well to read this book. More

Another new book, Asperger Syndrome and Sexuality, addresses an important topic as many children within the autism spectrum are now in their teenage years or are young adults.  Topics addressed including dating and coping with sexual feelings and behavior.  More