Children who have autism spectrum disorder (ASD) typically face challenges in their daily lives that their neurotypical peers may not. This can range from deficits with communication and social interaction to sensory sensitivities. While these challenges are more present in children with autism, there are proven treatment methods that can help them improve their skills, […]
Gardening is a favorite activity of people all around the world. It’s a great way to get outside, work with your hands and personalize your space in a way that appeals to your preferences. For children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), gardening can also be a sensory-rich environment through which much learning can occur. Depending […]
Going out in public places with children can be overwhelming, for both the parents and children. This is especially true if the place is crowded, unfamiliar and full of new sensory stimuli, such as a shopping mall. Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) may face even more challenges than their neurotypical peers in these environments. […]
Going on an outing with a child who has autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can be a nerve-wracking experience. This is especially true in unfamiliar environments and/or ones that provide a lot of sensory input. Children with autism face many challenges that their neurotypical peers may not, including deficits with communication and social interaction as well […]
Toys are critical for helping children develop and facilitate learning. They can help with sensory stimulation, fine and gross motor skills, color and shape recognition, hand-eye coordination and so much more. In applied behavior analysis (ABA therapy), toys are used quite extensively as part of activities that are play based to target specific behaviors and […]
Most people have reciprocal conversations throughout their day. They take turns to express how they’re feeling, provide feedback, tell stories and more. It takes time to learn the art of holding a conversation like this, though, and the skills are usually built slowly over time. Children, for instance, often interrupt other people they’re having conversations […]
All children experience life and the world around them in very unique ways. Knowing how a child might react to textures, tastes, smells, sounds and sights can help those around them support them in the best way possible. While all children process senses in different ways, children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) typically face additional […]
Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) often face sensory sensitivities that can disrupt their daily lives. Some children can be hypersensitive to things such as textures, tastes, lights and sounds and want to avoid them, while others can be hyposensitive and be attracted to them. When a child with autism has a sensory sensitivity, things […]
Transitions from one activity to the next can be very challenging for children with autism spectrum (disorder). This is especially true if you’re trying to transition away from a preferred activity to a non-preferred one, or if the transition is not part of the child’s typical routine. Through applied behavior analysis (ABA therapy), children can […]
