In 2013, the American Psychiatric Association coined a new moniker called autism spectrum disorder (ASD). In doing so, they wrapped multiple neurodevelopmental disorders under one medical umbrella, treating them as similar afflictions with some shared symptoms and causes. Two of the most well-known disorders that were wrapped under this new umbrella are autism and Asperger’s […]

Part of the Comprehensive Guide to Stimming Self-stimulatory behaviors are often associated with children who have been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) as well as other disorders such as ADHD. That being said, stimming, as it’s known, is actually something that many people do every day. If you feel nervous, for example, you might […]

Part of the Comprehensive Guide to Stimming Children who are diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) commonly struggle to understand and express their own emotions. When they are feeling overwhelmed, then, they might express themselves and work to self-regulate through what are known as self-stimulatory behaviors. Stimming, as it’s known, is actually a common practice […]

Part of the Comprehensive Guide to Stimming Self-stimulatory behavior is something that children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), ADHD and other disorders commonly engage in as a way to regulate their emotions and calm themselves. Stimming, as it’s known, is also a behavior that some neurotypical individuals engage in as well. When people feel overwhelmed, […]

Part of the Comprehensive Guide to Stimming Children who have autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other neurodevelopmental disorders such as ADHD commonly face challenges when it comes to regulating their emotions. In response, they exhibit what are known as self-stimulatory behaviors to try to calm themselves and cope with whatever they’re feeling. Stimming, as it’s […]

There are many concepts that applied behavioral analysis, or ABA therapy, uses to help children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) build the communication, social and daily life skills with which they often struggle. All of these concepts, of course, are based in scientific research and evidence, which is what makes ABA therapy the leading treatment […]

Part of the Comprehensive Guide to Stimming Stimming is something that is oftentimes associated with children who have developmental disorders such as autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or ADHD. However, self-stimulatory behaviors are actually things that many people do in their daily lives — sometimes without even noticing it. People who feel nervous, for instance, may […]

Applied behavioral analysis is seen today as the gold standard treatment plan for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). ABA therapy has been proven very successful at helping children build the social, communication and daily life skills that they may often struggle with. There are many different techniques that ABA therapists use to help children […]

Parents play a huge role in the development of their children. They feed and care for them when they’re infants, and teach them important skills and life lessons throughout their young and even adult lives. Parent involvement has long been proven beneficial for all children. It’s especially important, though, for children who are diagnosed with […]