Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) commonly face deficits with social interaction and communication. They also typically have restrictive interests, exhibit repetitive behaviors and/or experience sensory sensitivities. Recent research has also shown that children on the autism spectrum are likely to suffer from immune system dysfunction. A study conducted in 2022, for example, found that […]
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects people for their entire lives. Even though children are born with autism, the common signs and symptoms aren’t easy to spot right away, which is why most people are diagnosed between the ages of 3 and 5. ASD can span a very wide spectrum of […]
Hearing that your child has been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can certainly be jarring. Many parents in this situation experience a variety emotions — from sadness, grief, worry and concern, to anger, frustration and more. Children with autism will need a lot of support, though what exactly they will need depends on the severity […]
Music is an extremely powerful art form. It’s a great way for people performing the music to express themselves in unique ways, while also eliciting strong emotions in the people who are listening to it. Music can make us happy, calm us down or get us excited. Many people associate specific pieces of music with […]
Parents of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have a lot of fears. Perhaps one of the biggest fears is losing their child. Unfortunately, this is a fear that many parents of children with autism have experienced. A study conducted in 2012, for example, found that 50% of children with ASD eloped at least one […]
Applied behavior analysis, or ABA therapy, is widely considered to be the gold standard of treatment for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). ABA therapy is rooted in the principles of Behavior Analysis (BA), other scientific principles and evidence of what works well to support children with this neurodevelopmental disorder. As more knowledge, awareness and […]
Art is a great way for people to express themselves. Whether it’s in the form of drawing, coloring, painting, using clay or any other medium, art provides a way for people to share their talents in innovative ways. Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are commonly visual thinkers. This means that they often do much […]
Exercise has always been known to have immense physical benefits on the body. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests that adults should engage in 30 minutes of moderate activity almost every day, while children are encouraged to do twice that. For many years, studies into the benefits of exercise focused mainly on […]
Family trips are often a great way to build life-long bonds and memories that you won’t soon forget. Travel helps everyone in the family relax, relieve stress, experience new things and places, open their mind to other cultures and be more accepting of other people. Travel is good for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), […]
People from all walks of life may experience sensitivities to sensory stimuli. They may require a certain environment in order to be able to concentrate well or to stimulate their creativity, for instance. Some people who have autism spectrum disorder (ASD), though, experience these sensitivities in a much more heightened way. They could be highly […]
