AUTISM AWARENESS MONTH Fight the Stigma With Physical Therapy
difficulties for autistic individuals. Likewise, parents and loved ones may find it difficult to help an autistic individual find the treatment they need. Physical therapy, while certainly not a guaranteed answer, has been known to help improve the physical wellness of autistic patients. The neurological challenges autistic individuals of all ages face often lead to a lack of physical activity. Around 30 percent of children on the autism spectrumare obese—a rate far higher than childrenwho do not have autism. This increases the risk of conditions like diabetes, osteoarthritis, and cardiovascular disease later in life. Additionally, physical therapy can help improve themental health of autistic patients. Exercise has been known to helpwith depression, anxiety, attention span problems, and aggression. There is no one-size-fits-all treatment for themedical conditions associatedwith autism, but physical therapists are skilled at creating treatment plans customized to their patients’ needs. Physical therapy can be tailored to address behavior impairments, motor skill difficulties, social and communication struggles, andweight gain. Please join Horizon PT in ending the stigma surrounding autismand empowering all members of our community to have healthy, fulfilling lives.
The history of autism is long and complicated. Donald Triplettwas the first person to be diagnosed with autism in 1938, though historical documents show records of autism long before the condition had a name. In the last 30 years, the number of diagnosed
autism cases increased from0.4 per 1,000 people to 4 per 1,000 people. This doesn’t necessarily mean that autism is becoming more common; instead, these numbers are probably indicative of the way we understand autism. Genetics are now believed to play a role in autism, and doctors have begun to recognize that symptoms of autismmay manifest differently in girls than in boys. There are a wide array of treatments for the medical conditions associated with autism and autism spectrumdisorder (ASD), each with varying degrees of success depending on the individual. Even with treatment, society’s general understanding of this condition can create
Roasted Asparagus With Lemon Breadcrumbs
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Ingredients
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2 pounds asparagus
1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
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Kosher salt
Freshly ground pepper 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
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2 teaspoons lemon zest
Juice of one lemon (not packaged lemon juice)
1 tablespoon flat-leaf parsley, chopped
Directions
1. Heat oven to 425 F. Toss asparagus with 2 tablespoons olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Place on baking sheet and bake for 20–26 minutes, turning asparagus halfway through. 2. When asparagus is nearly done, heat remaining olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add breadcrumbs and cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove from heat and fold in parsley and lemon zest. 3. Transfer asparagus to serving platter, drizzle with lemon juice, and top with breadcrumb mixture.
Recipe inspired by Food and Wine Magazine
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