Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can face many unique challenges because of their neurodevelopmental disorder. In addition to having deficits in communication and social interactions, children may also have restrictive interests, exhibit repetitive behaviors and experience sensory sensitivities. These common symptoms can cause children with autism to feel anxious or overwhelmed in certain situations. […]

Applied behavior analysis (ABA therapy) is considered to be the leading treatment for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). It’s a very proven and effective early intervention treatment that helps children gain social, communication and daily life skills, while also helping them to modify negative and/or harmful behaviors. ABA therapy is quite intensive, requiring as […]

If your child has autism spectrum disorder (ASD), they can likely benefit from applied behavior analysis (ABA therapy). Regarded as the leading treatment option for children with autism, ABA therapy helps patients build communication, social interaction and daily life skills, while also modifying certain negative behaviors. ABA therapy is based on scientific evidence about behavior, […]

It’s not uncommon for children to feel fear or have a phobia. Most of the time, their fears are due to unfamiliarity with something or a perceived danger of a situation they’ve never encountered before. Neurotypical children are often able to overcome these fears with exposure and practice. For instance, a fear of the water […]

Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) often thrive on routines. When they know what the day holds, for example, they are better able to predict what’s going to happen, which allows them to feel more comfortable and less anxious. Parents, caregivers, teachers and others can help to support children with autism by setting up daily […]

Navigating puberty is not easy for most teens. It’s a time of transformation, both physically and mentally, and all this is happening at a time when their school life and social circles are often changing. Middle school and early high school can seem like a whole new world from elementary school, and many new groups […]

Sibling rivalries exist in many families. Brothers fight with brothers, sisters with sisters, and brothers with sisters all the time as they jockey for the spotlight, attention and more. When a sibling rivalry exists with a child who has autism spectrum disorder (ASD), though, the reasons may be slightly different. There are unique aspects to […]

Parents of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have a lot to juggle. Their children often have special needs and support services, and all of that must be incorporated into the family’s daily routine. Aside from the simple logistics of this, treatment plans for ASD can often be very intensive and, as a result, expensive. […]