Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a wide-reaching term that’s used to describe multiple neurodevelopmental disorders under one umbrella. These five disorders all share some of the same traits, characteristics, signs and symptoms, and are typically treated in similar manners. While those in the medial and professional community rarely refer to each of the individual disorders […]
Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) often struggle with communication, social and daily life skills as a result of their neurodevelopmental disorder. That being said, applied behavioral analysis, or ABA therapy, can help them build these skills over time through one-on-one work with a trained therapist. ABA therapy is considered a leading treatment plan for […]
A little more than 10 years ago, the term autism spectrum disorder (ASD) was coined to describe a group of neurodevelopmental disorders that shared many of the same traits. Before this time, the five disorders under the ASD umbrella were considered separate and not related in any way. However, thanks to much research, links between […]
Applied behavioral analysis, or ABA therapy, has been widely recognized as a leading treatment for children with autism. The science-based approach to learning and behavior helps children to gain some of the communication, social and daily life skills that they often struggle with. One of the biggest advantages of ABA therapy is that it is […]
Being a parent is very challenging, no matter how many children you have and no matter what their specific needs. Being a parent of a child with autism brings its own unique challenges. Hearing that your child has been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is certainly not an easy thing to swallow. You might […]
If your child has been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), you may be wondering how they can get the support they need to live happy and fulfilling lives. While children on the autism spectrum face challenges that some neurotypical children don’t, they can also build on these skills through targeted and specific treatment options. […]
In the last 20 years or so, a wealth of new knowledge has been gained about autism spectrum disorder (ASD). This has led to many positive developments in the diagnosis, treatment and acceptance of autism. At the same time, if you aren’t directly involved with autism in some way — if you’re not a medical […]
Children who are diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have much more support and resources available to them today than ever before. The knowledge that has been gained about autism in the last 20 years has led to excellent developments in treatments provided, led by applied behavioral analysis, or ABA therapy. There is a variety […]
To practice effective communication, one must recognize and understand social cues. These non-verbal signals are used to communicate reactions, intentions, feelings and more without using any words. This can be a big challenge for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), though. In fact, many children the autism spectrum don’t understand social cues or misunderstand them, […]
