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 […]
Applied behavior analysis, or ABA therapy, is widely regarded as the leading treatment option for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). It can address a number of different issues that children may be facing, particularly improving social and communication skills, dealing with sensory sensitivities and modifying certain problematic behaviors. ABA therapy is very intensive, conducted […]
Applied behavior analysis, or ABA therapy, is widely regarded as the leading treatment option for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). As a science-based approach to learning and behavior, ABA therapy can prove very effective at helping children with autism build the social and communication skills with which they typically struggle. While ABA therapy is […]
Applied behavior analysis (ABA therapy) is a treatment that can benefit many children who have autism spectrum disorder (ASD). In fact, it’s considered the leading treatment option for children on the autism spectrum. ABA therapy is a science-based approach to learning that can help children with autism build the social and communication skills with which […]
Educational instruction follows a rather standard approach to teaching. In most classrooms, this is necessary, as there are multiple students who are trying to learn the same concepts at the same time. For many children, these standard methods work. Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), though, may not be able to grasp the same concepts […]
If your child has been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), you are likely searching for the best ways in which you can support them. An autism diagnosis can certainly be a daunting thing, and can elicit a wide range of emotions. At the end of the day, most parents just want what’s best for […]
