Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) often require extensive health-care services. This might include everything from evaluation, assessment and diagnostic services to treatment such as applied behavior analysis (ABA therapy). Since 2016, North Carolina has mandated that all major insurers governed by the NC Department of Insurance must provide coverage for autism-related services. This was […]
Applied behavior analysis (ABA therapy) has long been considered the gold standard of treatment options for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The statistics back up this claim, too, with studies revealing that the success rate for children who undergo ABA therapy is close to 90%. As a science- and evidence-based approach to learning and […]
Play may seem like a leisure activity that’s fun for children. It’s true, play is something that most children — and even many adults — love to do, but it’s also a very valuable skill that is very beneficial to everyone. Play isn’t just about fun. In many ways, it’s an extremely powerful tool that can be […]
Pets can be extremely comforting for children, serving as a play buddy, a companion and a model for responsibility. There is much research that proves that pets can be great for children who have autism spectrum disorder (ASD), as they can bring them comfort, companionship and happiness. Children with autism can often relate to pets […]
Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) often thrive on routines. They are typically most comfortable when they can predict what’s going to happen next, which results in better compliance of requests, better cooperation and overall better behaviors. Once routines are established, it’s often much easier for parents to accomplish what they have to for themselves […]
Children who have autism spectrum disorder (ASD) commonly face struggles with communication and social interaction. Because of this, it might seem odd to say that it’s important to encourage children with autism to play independently. After all, independent play is done alone and doesn’t require a child to interact and/or communicate with others at all. […]
Cooking with children is a fun way to get them involved in an essential life skill that everyone needs to gain to live independently. In addition to learning how to prepare themselves food, cooking allows children to explore different textures, learn the dangers of heat, how to use certain tools and even math skills. If […]
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can affect children in many different ways. One of the most common and overarching symptoms of autism, though, is deficits in communication. This can mean very different things to different children on the autism spectrum. For some, it might mean having trouble understanding non-verbal signals such as hand gestures or facial […]
Every child who has autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is unique. Some children have milder forms of autism and require basic support to help them build communication and social interaction skills. Other children have much more severe forms and could require intensive support to help them modify negative and/or harmful behaviors that they exhibit. Most children […]
