Change happens all the time in life. For many people, small changes are relatively easy to adjust to, but children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) often face additional difficulties doing so. What might seem like minor adjustments to a daily routine for a neurotypical individual may seem like an overwhelming mountain to climb for a […]
When children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are bored, they might experience a meltdown more so than their neurotypical peers do. These emotional outbursts can be quite intense and seemingly come out of the blue. Since each child on the autism spectrum is truly unique, the reasons why they are experiencing meltdowns when they’re bored […]
Disagreements are a part of everyday life. Being able to navigate through them successfully has a significant effect on a person’s daily life — from relationships to school progress to career advancement. Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) may have trouble handling disagreements, primarily because they commonly face deficits in communication and social interactions. This can […]
Children who have autism spectrum disorder (ASD) commonly struggle to understand what’s socially acceptable. This may cause them to not know and respect other people’s boundaries and personal space. As a result, they may have a tougher time establishing and maintaining relationships or even having meaningful social interactions. Being able to identify and respect personal […]
Getting kids to try new foods can be quite the challenge for any parent. This might be even more difficult for parents of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) due to some of the symptoms of their neurodevelopmental disorder. It’s common for children with autism to have feeding problems. This could stem from sensory sensitivities […]
Time estimation and management are critical skills people need to learn to successfully navigate their day. These skills are built gradually as a child gets older, but they can be extremely challenging skills for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) to master. Time estimation skills are essential to complete homework, to interact with other people […]
Unexpected cancellations can cause children to feel emotionally overwhelmed, especially if the thing that is being cancelled is something they were looking forward to. If a friend unexpectedly gets sick and can’t come over to play, for instance, the child may act out because of the sadness and anger they feel, coupled with a lack […]
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) looks different for every person who has it. Because of this, the interventions and support that is provided to individuals with autism and their families needs to be specifically tailored to their unique needs. This is one of the reasons why applied behavior analysis (ABA therapy) is considered the leading treatment […]
The most typical symptoms of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are deficits with communication and social interaction, coupled with sensory sensitivities, restrictive interests and repetitive behaviors. Some children on the autism spectrum may additionally exhibit other challenging behaviors as a result of their neurodevelopmental disorder. Common examples include self-stimulatory behaviors — with some being self-harmful — and hoarding. […]
