In the last 20 years, knowledge about autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has grown leaps and bounds. With this increased knowledge has also come a lot of acceptance and inclusion for those who are on the autism spectrum. Despite this, much of the focus about autism from the “outside world” are on the negative aspects of […]
There are many treatment options available today for children who are diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). One of the leading options is known as applied behavioral analysis, or ABA therapy. This treatment is a science- and evidence-based approach to learning and behavior. Through positive reinforcement, repetition and breaking down tasks into individual steps, patients […]
Autism provides many challenges on a daily basis, to both children who are diagnosed with it as well as their parents. Parents of children who have autism spectrum disorder (ASD) may feel frustrated, mad, upset, angry, sad and overwhelmed all at once. Of course, parents just want what’s best for their children. But, trying to […]
Almost all children thrive when they have a routine. When they know what to expect, what’s expected of them and when they will do what, they are more likely to not only succeed but enjoy doing even the most mundane tasks. Routines are even more important for children who have autism spectrum disorder (ASD). A […]
As the rates of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have risen dramatically in the United States over the last 20 years or so, people inside and outside of the healthcare community are searching for reasons why this might be. To date, there has been no single cause of autism identified. Unfortunately, this may always be the […]
The prevalence of autism has risen dramatically in the U.S. — and in other parts of the world — precipitously over the last 20 years. A 2023 study by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that one in 36 children have autism, a major increase from the one-in-44 rate from 2018. More concerning is […]
While much more is known about autism today than ever before, there are still a lot of unanswered questions. One of the big things on people’s minds is how autism develops and what some of the major risk factors for it are. Unfortunately, there is no medical exam or blood test that can detect autism. […]
People with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) face many challenges that neurotypical individuals don’t. They may struggle with verbal and non-verbal communication, social interactions and more. These challenges — as well as restricted and/or repetitive interests and behaviors — often cause children the autism spectrum to struggle a bit in traditional classrooms. However, at the same time, many […]
There are many signs, symptoms and causes of autism, which is why it’s referred to today as autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Children who are diagnosed with the neurodevelopmental disorder are unique in many ways, with them falling on different parts of a wide spectrum. How ASD affects one child, for example, could be completely different […]
