Joint play is a major opportunity for development in children, as it fosters the building blocks of social skills and communication. Children who have autism spectrum disorder (ASD), though, can struggle with joint play because they have trouble with joint attention. This is defined as the ability to share focus with another person on an […]
Applied behavior analysis, or ABA therapy, is the gold standard of treatment options for children who have autism spectrum disorder (ASD). As a science-based approach to learning, ABA therapy helps children gain the social, communication and daily life skills with which they often struggle, while also helping them with negative and/or harmful behaviors. Using targeted […]
If your child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) starts to regress in their development, it can be quite concerning. After all, it’s likely they’ve made great strides overcoming challenges with communication, social interactions and daily life skills they’ve faced for much of their lives. But, if your child loses words they once had, or other […]
If your child has autism spectrum disorder (ASD), you might be wondering what the typical milestones are to look out for. While many of these developmental milestones are easily found for neurotypical children, they may not be for children with autism. Part of the reason for this is that autism really does affect people drastically […]
All children need to be taught certain social rules and boundaries. One example is teaching a child what constitutes stealing and why it’s bad. Oftentimes, children who steal don’t even realize they’re doing something wrong. They might see something they want and grab it, whether it’s a toy from a friend or an item from […]
Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can benefit greatly from receiving applied behavior analysis (ABA therapy) treatment. The science-based approach to learning can help children build communication, social interaction and daily life skills, while also learning to modify their behaviors. ABA therapy has proven extremely effective at helping to support children throughout their lives, whether […]
Change happens all the time in life. For many people, small changes are relatively easy to adjust to, but children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) often face additional difficulties doing so. What might seem like minor adjustments to a daily routine for a neurotypical individual may seem like an overwhelming mountain to climb for a […]
When children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are bored, they might experience a meltdown more so than their neurotypical peers do. These emotional outbursts can be quite intense and seemingly come out of the blue. Since each child on the autism spectrum is truly unique, the reasons why they are experiencing meltdowns when they’re bored […]
Disagreements are a part of everyday life. Being able to navigate through them successfully has a significant effect on a person’s daily life — from relationships to school progress to career advancement. Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) may have trouble handling disagreements, primarily because they commonly face deficits in communication and social interactions. This can […]
Children who have autism spectrum disorder (ASD) commonly struggle to understand what’s socially acceptable. This may cause them to not know and respect other people’s boundaries and personal space. As a result, they may have a tougher time establishing and maintaining relationships or even having meaningful social interactions. Being able to identify and respect personal […]
