From time to time, nearly every child will experience some sort of meltdown. They may throw a tantrum when they don’t get something they want, or when they’re hungry, tired or feeling overwhelmed. These meltdowns tend to occur more frequently in children who have autism spectrum disorder (ASD). As a result of their neurodevelopmental disorder, […]

People who have autism spectrum disorder (ASD) might find it difficult to let new people know about their autism diagnosis. They may feel nervous, anxious and overwhelmed just thinking about telling someone new — all of which can make it feel quite daunting. That being said, telling other people about your autism diagnosis can help understand […]

Advanced research into autism spectrum disorder (ASD) this century has led to much progress and advancement. This research has resulted in better early identification and screening tools, more accurate diagnoses and a further refining of treatment programs such as applied behavior analysis (ABA therapy). Thanks to the work of many advocacy organizations, a lot of […]

The five senses are extremely important to how you interact with the world around you. Sight, hearing, taste, smell and touch allow us to understand the world around us by experiencing things in different ways. These senses can operate independently of each other, but they’re also very reliant on each other. For instance, it’s often […]

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that children are born with. ASD is essentially an umbrella term to encompass a few different disorders that were previously classified as separate conditions. These conditions were wrapped up under ASD when the term was coined in 2013. This was done because these conditions shared many similarities […]

A lot of progress has been made in expanding the knowledge, understanding and acceptance of people with autism spectrum disease (ASD). Over the last 25 years or so, much research has contributed to the continued advancement of treatment for people with autism, such as applied behavior analysis (ABA therapy), as well as general acceptance and […]

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a lifelong neurodevelopmental disorder that can affect people in multiple ways. Common symptoms include difficulties with communication and social interactions, as well as restrictive interests, repetitive behaviors and/or sensory sensitivities. Parents of children with autism are always concerned about what they can do to best help support them. Many opt […]

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can affect children in many different ways. The neurodevelopmental disorder is typically characterized by deficits with communication and social interactions, as well as restrictive interests and/or repetitive behaviors. In addition, children who have autism may face other challenges, including either hypersensitivity or hyposensitivity to certain stimuli. Some children on the autism […]

Cortisol is a hormone that every human produces to help with a variety of functions. Often known as the “stress hormone,” it’s released into the bloodstream when you perceive stress, causing your blood pressure and heart rate to increase. This is commonly known as the “fight or flight” response, and it’s allowed humans to remain […]

Children who are diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) typically struggle with communication and social interaction skills. They may also face sensory sensitivities, as well as have restrictive interests and/or display repetitive behaviors. Developing these skills, though, are crucial to doing many things in today’s world — including forming friendships and social connections, working in team […]