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High Levels of Cortisol and Autism

Cortisol is a hormone that every human produces to help with a variety of functions. Often known as the “stress hormone,” it’s released into the bloodstream when you perceive stress, causing your blood pressure and heart rate to increase. This…
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Practical Ways Parents Can Encourage Communication Skills in Children with Autism

Most children who have autism spectrum disorder (ASD) face challenges with communication. These communication deficits are seen not just in spoken language but also in the understanding and use of non-verbal cues such as body language, gestures,…
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Autism and Stalking – Is There a Connection?

Communication and social interactions are two areas in which people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) commonly struggle. While there are many different ways these struggles might manifest, some could be of significant concern. People who…
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The Power of Shaping and Fading in ABA

Applied behavior analysis (ABA therapy) is based on principles of scientific evidence that help guide learning and behavior in a unique way. To help children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) learn new skills and modify their behaviors, ABA…
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Raising a Sibling of a Child with Autism: Tips for Building a Supportive Family Dynamic

Children who have autism spectrum disorder (ASD) often require a lot of extra time and support from their parents and professionals. Providing that extra attention is challenging enough for parents if it’s their only child, but becomes even…
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Understanding Your Child’s Needs: A Parent’s Guide to ABA Therapy Success

Applied behavior analysis is considered the gold standard for treating children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). It is a science- and evidence-based approach to learning and behavior that helps children with autism build the social, communication…