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Epilepsy and Autism

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…

Explaining autism to others

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…
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Autism and Music Therapy

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…
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Elopement in Kids with Autism

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…
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Common Misconceptions About ABA Therapy

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…
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Autism and Art Therapy: A Creative Outlet for Expression

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…