People with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are often thought to be loners. They tend to spend more time by themselves than their neurotypical peers, seemingly from a very young age. For many people on the autism spectrum, it’s not that they don’t want to make friends; it’s just that their neurodevelopmental disorder affects them in […]

While people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) often face deficits in communication and social interaction, they possess many extraordinary skills. The talents that they have, in fact, make them uniquely qualified in many ways to be valuable members of an organization. Yet, there are many challenges that people with autism face in terms of gaining […]

There are many ways in which people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are affected by their neurodevelopmental disorder. While there is certainly a wide range of symptoms, and the severity of those symptoms, nearly all people on the autism spectrum experience some challenges that their neurotypical peers do not. Autism is commonly associated with deficits […]

Alcohol is something that people all over the world enjoy. Whether it’s a beer on a hot summer day, a wine paired perfectly with cheese or a cocktail during a night out with friends, many people enjoy alcohol in responsible ways. There are inherent risks to drinking alcohol, though. Some people can form a physical […]

Children who have autism spectrum disorder (ASD) commonly face sensory sensitivities. Some children with autism are hypersensitive, meaning they become overwhelmed at things such as loud sounds or bright lights, while others are hyposensitive, meaning they experience not as much input from certain sensory stimuli. These sensory sensitivities can cause children on the autism spectrum […]

Thanks to the hard work of advocacy organizations, researchers and the behavioral health field at large, much progress has been made over the last 25 years in the understanding, acceptance and inclusion of people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Many walls have been broken down by their work, which has resulted in major advancements in […]

Behavioral technicians are the people who directly help support children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). These people may be Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) or Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs). In most cases, RBTs will work one-on-one with patients and report to BCBAs who help coordinate applied behavior analysis (ABA therapy) treatment plans. The job of […]

There are, unfortunately, a lot of negative stigmas that still surround people who have disabilities. Those who aren’t educated or experienced may think that people with certain disabilities, such as autism spectrum disorder (ASD), can’t do things that many of us take for granted. They may instantly think that a person on the autism spectrum […]

Every child learns in different ways. Some may be very good at following spoken directions and interpreting written words, while others may benefit from visual aids. Young children especially benefit from modeling strategies, in which an adult physically shows them how to perform a new skill so that they can “follow the model” that’s been […]