For many years, it was thought that people who had autism spectrum disorder (ASD) were logical thinkers. Much of that has to do with the studies that were done on the subject in the 1990s. Aligning with that thinking is the fact that many people who have autism act and communicate quite literally. They have […]
Many people take getting a good night’s sleep for granted. They may be able to fall asleep relatively easily, stay asleep for most of the night and feel rested when they awake in the morning. There are many people, though, who just aren’t able to get a consistently good night’s sleep. This could be due […]
Applied behavior analysis, or ABA therapy, is considered the gold standard of treatment plans for children who have autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The science- and evidence-based approach to learning and behavior helps children with autism build the social, communication and daily life skills with which they typically struggle. One of the major end goals of […]
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can affect children in many different ways. The neurodevelopmental disorder is typically characterized by deficits with communication and social interactions, as well as restrictive interests and/or repetitive behaviors. In addition, children who have autism may face other challenges, including either hypersensitivity or hyposensitivity to certain stimuli. Some children on the autism […]
Cortisol is a hormone that every human produces to help with a variety of functions. Often known as the “stress hormone,” it’s released into the bloodstream when you perceive stress, causing your blood pressure and heart rate to increase. This is commonly known as the “fight or flight” response, and it’s allowed humans to remain […]
Most children who have autism spectrum disorder (ASD) face challenges with communication. These communication deficits are seen not just in spoken language but also in the understanding and use of non-verbal cues such as body language, gestures, glares, tone of voice and more. The challenges that they face in communication can cause other ill-effects, including […]
Communication and social interactions are two areas in which people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) commonly struggle. While there are many different ways these struggles might manifest, some could be of significant concern. People who have autism, for instance, may not understand some of the more subtle nuances of communication. They may misinterpret something such […]
Applied behavior analysis (ABA therapy) is based on principles of scientific evidence that help guide learning and behavior in a unique way. To help children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) learn new skills and modify their behaviors, ABA therapy employs many different strategies to be effective. One of the essential strategies that therapists use to […]
Children who have autism spectrum disorder (ASD) often require a lot of extra time and support from their parents and professionals. Providing that extra attention is challenging enough for parents if it’s their only child, but becomes even more so when they have multiple children. Autism is something that affects an entire family and not […]
