One in 166 children is affected by autism. Special guest, Lou Diamond Phillips, introduces us to this mysterious disorder.; The common signs and symptoms of autism and related disorders, including PDD and Asperger's Syndrome.; Dr. Holly takes us through the different approaches to autism therapy so you can discuss them with your doctor.; asperger's syndrome; pdd; autism; autism therapy; Doreen Granpeesheh, PhD, and founder of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD), discusses one approach to autism called ABA, or Applied Behavior Analysis.; asperger's syndrome; pdd; autism; autism therapy options; If you're child is overweight, it may lead to more serious health conditions such as diabetes or high blood pressure.; Hear a young girl's inspiring story about how she achieved a healthy weight through an innovative weight-loss program for teens.; obesity; childhood; overweight; Learn some techniques that will help your child, and the whole family, achieve and maintain a healthy weight; Every home needs and emergency first aid kit. Dr. Tanya walks through the checklist of what belongs in yours.; Did you know there may be hidden dangers in your living, bathroom, and kitchen? Learn how to prevent common accidents in the house.; Chances are that you will catch a cold some time this year. Learn why colds are so contagious.; There is no cure of the common cold, so learn how to protect yourself from getting one and reduce your symptoms if you do.; Go inside the lungs to see what happens during an asthma attack.; Having asthma doesn't mean the end to an active lifestyle. Learn about treatment options for managing asthma here.; asthma attacks; Dr. Holly Phillips; breathing problems; asthma; HealthiNation; video; Learn why diabetes, when left unchecked, can lead to very serious health conditions, such as kidney problems, blindness, and amputations.; Life with diabetes means managing your blood sugar levels. Learn about some of the things you can start doing today.; In this segment of HealthiNation, actor Lou Diamond Phillips introduces us to this mysterious disorder. Also hear about the different types of autism and options for helping your child live a full live.