Most children will display mouthing behaviors when they are younger, with some of these behaviors actually contributing toward their growth, development and early learning. Many toys are, in fact, designed to provide young children with sensory input in this way, even before they start teething. There comes a time in a child’s development, though, when […]
We can’t always be in familiar environments with the amenities that we are used to. We might be outside of the house, for example, and need to use a public bathroom. For most of us, learning appropriate bathroom use in public is something that takes some time and practice, but it comes rather easy. For […]
With each passing year, scientific research is discovering new insights about autism spectrum disorder (ASD). What we know today about autism is light years ahead of what we knew even 20 years ago, which has led to more understanding, acceptance, inclusion and treatment plans for people on the autism spectrum. Brain scans and other imaging […]
Applied behavior analysis, or ABA therapy, can empower individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) to live as independently as possible. The science-based approach to learning and behavior is considered the gold standard treatment option for people on the autism spectrum because it helps them gain skills and modify behaviors that foster independence. While ABA therapy […]
Board games are great ways for the entire family to have fun together. Whether it’s a rainy or cold day outside, or everyone just feels like cozying up, you can never go wrong with a board game to bring the family together. Today, there are many great board games that are made for children of […]
Haircuts can be very challenging for all children, especially the first few times they go. Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), though, typically face extra roadblocks to success with haircuts. Experiencing new environments, handling transitions, sitting still and attentively, and encountering sensory stimuli all may present unique challenges for children on the autism spectrum. It’s […]
Parental buy-in and involvement is crucial to the success of applied behavior analysis. That’s because parents aren’t just meant to be observers of ABA therapy for their child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD); they are meant to be active participants. When parents are on the same page as their child’s therapy team, it helps to […]
Through applied behavior analysis, children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can build new skills to help them overcome some of the most common symptoms of their disorder — deficits with communication and social interactions, sensory sensitivities and more. Also known as ABA therapy, it’s a science-based approach to learning and behavior that uses various strategies in […]
When your child receives a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), it’s likely that you experienced a wave of emotions. Parents commonly feel concern, worry, sadness, anger, confusion and jealousy all at once. It’s also common for parents to feel guilt and shame following an ASD diagnosis. Those feelings can sometimes fade as time goes […]
