Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) commonly face deficits with social interaction and communication. They also typically have restrictive interests, exhibit repetitive behaviors and/or experience sensory sensitivities. Recent research has also shown that children on the autism spectrum are likely to suffer from immune system dysfunction. A study conducted in 2022, for example, found that […]

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects people for their entire lives. Even though children are born with autism, the common signs and symptoms aren’t easy to spot right away, which is why most people are diagnosed between the ages of 3 and 5. ASD can span a very wide spectrum of […]

Music is an extremely powerful art form. It’s a great way for people performing the music to express themselves in unique ways, while also eliciting strong emotions in the people who are listening to it. Music can make us happy, calm us down or get us excited. Many people associate specific pieces of music with […]

Parents of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have a lot of fears. Perhaps one of the biggest fears is losing their child. Unfortunately, this is a fear that many parents of children with autism have experienced. A study conducted in 2012, for example, found that 50% of children with ASD eloped at least one […]

Art is a great way for people to express themselves. Whether it’s in the form of drawing, coloring, painting, using clay or any other medium, art provides a way for people to share their talents in innovative ways. Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are commonly visual thinkers. This means that they often do much […]

Exercise has always been known to have immense physical benefits on the body. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests that adults should engage in 30 minutes of moderate activity almost every day, while children are encouraged to do twice that. For many years, studies into the benefits of exercise focused mainly on […]

Family trips are often a great way to build life-long bonds and memories that you won’t soon forget. Travel helps everyone in the family relax, relieve stress, experience new things and places, open their mind to other cultures and be more accepting of other people. Travel is good for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), […]

People from all walks of life may experience sensitivities to sensory stimuli. They may require a certain environment in order to be able to concentrate well or to stimulate their creativity, for instance. Some people who have autism spectrum disorder (ASD), though, experience these sensitivities in a much more heightened way. They could be highly […]

There’s an increasing amount of evidence that shows that pets can have a calming influence on many people. For years, service dogs have been helping support people who have certain disabilities, such as blindness. In the last few years, emotional support pets have entered the fray as well, helping to provide a calming influence on […]

People show love in different ways. The term “love language” has been coined to describe the fact that people have unique styles of expressing their love for others. Some people may perform acts of service, some may express their love through gifts, some may say “I love you” often, and others may express their love […]