A lot of research in recent years has shed new light on autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and how it affects people. This research has led to more awareness and knowledge about some of the most common signs and symptoms of the neurodevelopmental disorder. Autism is classified by having challenges and/or deficits with social interactions and […]
There are a lot of nuances to communication beyond just the works that are spoken. Many nonverbal cues go into effective communication, including hand gestures, body positioning, facial expressions and tone of voice. One nuanced aspect of communication is sarcasm, and it’s important for people to understand this — and all other nonverbal cues — if they […]
People who have autism spectrum disorder (ASD) face many challenges in life. Just like the name of the neurodevelopmental disorder suggests, the signs and symptoms as well as severity certainly spans a wide spectrum, with people affected in significantly different ways. Some of the most common challenges that people on the autism spectrum face are […]
Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects people for their entire lifetime. There is no cure for autism spectrum disorder (ASD), only ways to treat the symptoms. Since autism is not a disease or illness, there is no medication that will get rid of it or prevent it from occurring. There are also no blood […]
Our understanding of what autism is has changed dramatically in the last 20 years. In 2013, the American Psychiatric Association coined a new term called autism spectrum disorder (ASD). In doing so, the organization essentially wrapped five disorders that were previously separate under one umbrella. These disorders, including Asperger’s syndrome and autism, shared a lot […]
People with autism commonly struggle with sensory sensitivities. These could manifest themselves in multiple ways, such as being hyposensitive or hypersensitive to certain stimuli, including touch, sound, smell, taste and light. Some people who have autism spectrum disorder (ASD) might struggle with strong odors, bright lights or certain textures. Conversely, some people with ASD might […]
Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) face many challenges that neurotypical individuals often do not. This may include trouble with communication, social interaction or even some daily life tasks. In addition, children who have autism may experience sensory sensitivities that might be considered outside the norm. This could include having trouble with certain sensory inputs […]
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a wide-ranging neurodevelopmental disorder that can affect people from all walks of life in all different ways. There are many things that define it, including challenges with social interactions and communication, sensory sensitivities, restricted interests and repetitive behaviors. Not every person who’s on the autism spectrum will experience all of […]
One of the biggest misconceptions about autism is that people who have it are unaware of their diagnosis. The reality is that many people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are self-aware of the condition they have as well as how they are affected by it. ASD is a neurodevelopmental disorder that can affect people in […]
Applied behavioral analysis, or ABA therapy, has long been considered the leading treatment method for children who have autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Research has shown time and again that when ABA therapy can be started at a young age, children can have immense success building the social, communication and daily life skills they need to […]
