There are many different cognitive functions, things that the brain is responsible for and that help us function. One of those functions is known as visuospatial skills. Visuospatial skills refer to how a person relates different visual information they take in to the space around them. People use visuospatial skills when they rely on a […]
Part of the Comprehensive Guide to Stimming When children are young, they engage in many behaviors that aren’t appropriate as they age. This could include putting non-food items in their mouth, banging on furniture and pinching other people or themselves. Some of these behaviors are how children learn the world around them. In time, children […]
Like all children, those who have autism spectrum disorder (ASD) need the love and support of their parents, caregivers, teachers and others. Children who are on the autism spectrum, though, may require a different kind of support and a different kind of help, due to the unique challenges that they face. Providing this support can […]
People who have autism spectrum disorder (ASD) face a lot of challenges in their lives due to their neurodevelopmental disorder. They may struggle with social interactions and communication, for instance. They may experience difficulties with hypersensitivity or hyposensitivity to certain sensory stimuli. And they might be more likely to engage in self-stimulatory behaviors and also […]
While much knowledge has been gained about autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in recent years, there’s still a lot we don’t know about the neurodevelopmental disorder. One continuing challenge for parents and mental and physical health practitioners is that autism isn’t so straightforward to diagnose. That’s because autism cannot be diagnosed using a simple blood test […]
A large part of communication are the nonverbal cues that people give. This includes body language and facial expressions. A lot can be read through these nonverbal cues, such as what a person is really thinking or feeling. Decoding facial expressions, for instance, is important in understanding whether someone is being serious or sarcastic. Unfortunately, […]
Research has shown that the earlier an autism diagnosis can be made, the better outcomes a child can have. That’s because early intervention treatments are crucial to helping children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) build the communication, social and daily life skills with which they commonly struggle. Much research has been done into ASD in […]
A lot of research in recent years has shed new light on autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and how it affects people. This research has led to more awareness and knowledge about some of the most common signs and symptoms of the neurodevelopmental disorder. Autism is classified by having challenges and/or deficits with social interactions and […]
There are a lot of nuances to communication beyond just the works that are spoken. Many nonverbal cues go into effective communication, including hand gestures, body positioning, facial expressions and tone of voice. One nuanced aspect of communication is sarcasm, and it’s important for people to understand this — and all other nonverbal cues — if they […]
