Diagnosing Food Allergies in Children

Food & feeding

Many types of food can cause allergic reactions in middle childhood. The most common of these are cow’s milk and other dairy products, egg whites, poultry, seafood, wheat, nuts, soy, and chocolate. Allergies are caused by antibodies that the body’s immune system produces, which react to a component of a particular food and then release chemicals that cause allergic symptoms like a runny nose, sneezing, coughing, and itching.

Autism Spectrum Disorder

Autism

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurologically-based disability that affects a child’s social skills, communication, and behavior. Because most children with ASD will sit, crawl, and walk on time, you may not notice delays in social and communication skills right away. Looking back, many parents can recall early differences in interaction and communication. See What are the Early Signs of Autism?