Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects people for their entire lives. It is characterized by traits such as difficulties with social interaction and communication, as well as restrictive interests and repetitive behaviors. So much of the focus surrounding ASD is on children with autism and how to help support them in […]
Applied behavioral analysis is considered the gold standard of treatment for people who are diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Also known as ABA therapy, this science- and evidence-based approach to learning and behavior helps people with autism build the social, communication and life skills with which they often struggle. There are many reasons why […]
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 […]
