April 2nd is World Autism Day, a day set aside to create global awareness about Autism and people living with Autism. Autism is a learning and behavioural disability that affects the way a person communicates and interacts with the world around him. The exact cause is not known for sure; though environmental factors and genetics may play a…
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“Our lives have changed.” Toni Braxton says her son is no longer Autistic.
US Singer Toni Braxton has shared great news concerning her 13-year-old son Diezel, who was diagnosed with Autism; a learning and behavioural disability that affects the way a person communicates and interacts with the people around him. The mom who in 2014 had said that her son's autism was God's judgement for her previous abortion, is back to…
“I prayed for him to die” Nigerian mom writes a touching post about her son
"I prayed for him to die. Don't judge me, wait until you hear me out", said Nigerian mom, Nneka Anyachebelu, who penned an emotional testimony of how her autistic son received miraculous healing. The post which she shared on Facebook was a birthday tribute to her son who turned 18 on the 24th of June.…
Too much folic acid in pregnant women raises the risk of Autism, says new research.
Even while still trying to conceive, folic acid is one prenatal supplement you will surely be advised to take. How is it then possible that there is a downside to this most important nutrient needed to prevent neural tube defect in a developing foetus? New research from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg College of Public Health suggests…