Doreen Bradley Satter
Doreen Bradley Satter is a nurse and freelance writer specializing in health related articles but writes on many other topics as well. She is particularly interested in the Autism Spectrum Disorders as her grandson has Asperger's syndrome.
Doreen is an RN who has been in the nursing field for the past 35 years. She lives in the beautiful Willamette Valley of Oregon and has many interests including traveling, gardening, watercolor painting, her four wonderful grandchildren and her little Yorkie, Rosey.
Doreen has one book, "THE GRANDMOTHER STORIES" published as well as many short stories, articles, essays, poetry, haiku and children's stories and poems, both in print and on the Internet.
Doreen Bradley Satter has been writing professionally for the past 16 years and can be found on various Websites including: ASSOCIATED CONTENT Producer Page and her PERSONAL WRITING SITE
Latest Articles
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Gastrointestinal Problems in ASD
A significant percentage of children with autism spectrum disorder have gastrointestinal symptoms including diarrhea, constipation, abdominal pain, gas and reflux.
May 21, 2007
- Doreen Bradley Satter
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Conditions Occurring in Autism
Many medical complications occur in individuals within the autism spectrum. Many of these conditions can be serious and require the attention of medical specialists,
May 19, 2007
- Doreen Bradley Satter
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Hygiene & Sex Education in Autism
For young people with autism spectrum disorders (ASD), social expectations are typically a mystery. This become a particular problem as they approach puberty.
May 19, 2007
- Doreen Bradley Satter
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Autism/Asperger's and Puberty
Adolescence is the most difficult time for all young people, but for the individual with autism/Asperger's syndrome, it is particularly difficult and painful.
May 19, 2007
- Doreen Bradley Satter
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Softball Team for Autistic Kids
Little League Challenger teams offer children with autism, Asperger's and other disabilities the chance to build confidence, meet new friends and have lots of fun.
May 17, 2007
- Doreen Bradley Satter
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Understanding Asperger's Syndrome
Asperger's is a neurologically-based disorder of development, usually of unknown cause, typically affecting social skills, language and communicative skills and behavior.
May 17, 2007
- Doreen Bradley Satter
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Pervasive Developmental Disorder
Autism comprises a wide spectrum of disorders and affects an estimated one in every 150 children.
Autism is a form of pervasive developmental disorder (PDD).
May 17, 2007
- Doreen Bradley Satter
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Early Diagnosis of Autism
The earlier the diagnosis of autism, the better the prognosis. Awareness to early warning signs increases the chances that children can develop normally.
May 16, 2007
- Doreen Bradley Satter
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Secretin Therapy for Autism
Research has found a link between autism spectrum diseases and the functions of the gastrointestinal system and the brain. This link appears to be the hormone, secretin.
May 15, 2007
- Doreen Bradley Satter
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