The squeeze machine is not going to cure anybody, but it may help them relax; and a relaxed person will usually have better behavior.

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I know a number of autistic adults that are doing extremely well on Prozac.

I know a number of autistic adults that are doing extremely well on Prozac.

I can remember the frustration of not being able to talk. I knew what I...

I can remember the frustration of not being able to talk. I knew what I...

People are always looking for the single magic bullet that will totally change everything. There...

People are always looking for the single magic bullet that will totally change everything. There...

A treatment method or an educational method that will work for one child may not...

A treatment method or an educational method that will work for one child may not...

One of my sensory problems was hearing sensitivity, where certain loud noises, such as a...

One of my sensory problems was hearing sensitivity, where certain loud noises, such as a...

I use my mind to solve problems and invent things.

I use my mind to solve problems and invent things.

If I did not have my work, I would not have any life.

If I did not have my work, I would not have any life.

When you take a drug to treat high blood pressure or diabetes, you have an...

When you take a drug to treat high blood pressure or diabetes, you have an...

I cannot emphasize enough the importance of a good teacher.

I cannot emphasize enough the importance of a good teacher.

Research is starting to show that a child should be engaged at least 20 hours...

Research is starting to show that a child should be engaged at least 20 hours...

Children between the ages of five to ten years are even more variable. They are...

Children between the ages of five to ten years are even more variable. They are...

If you start using a medication in a person with autism, you should see an...

If you start using a medication in a person with autism, you should see an...

Pressure is calming to the nervous system.

Pressure is calming to the nervous system.

I obtain great satisfaction out of using my intellect.

I obtain great satisfaction out of using my intellect.

I am also a believer in an integrated treatment approach to autism.

I am also a believer in an integrated treatment approach to autism.

Some teachers just have a knack for working with autistic children. Other teachers do not...

Some teachers just have a knack for working with autistic children. Other teachers do not...

As you may know, some of the stereotyped behaviors exhibited by autistic children are also...

As you may know, some of the stereotyped behaviors exhibited by autistic children are also...

Some autistic children cannot stand the sound of certain voices. I have come across cases...

Some autistic children cannot stand the sound of certain voices. I have come across cases...

There is a tremendous range of children with a PDD label.

There is a tremendous range of children with a PDD label.

Research has shown that a barren environment is much more damaging to baby animals than...

Research has shown that a barren environment is much more damaging to baby animals than...