Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is defined as a neurodevelopmental disorder that, in varying ways and degrees, affects a child’s social interaction and communication abilities. It’s also characterized by repetitive behaviors and restrictive interests. Each child who has autism is uniquely affected, though there are many common signs and symptoms of it. Many children have trouble […]

In 2013, the American Psychiatric Association coined the term autism spectrum disorder (ASD). In doing so, it created one big umbrella under which multiple neurodevelopmental disorders are now housed. This was done because the disorders were previously treated separately, even though they all had very similar signs, symptoms and approaches to treatment. Two of the […]

In 2013, the American Psychiatric Association coined a new term that changed the way people thought and approached certain neurodevelopmental disorders. That term autism spectrum disorder (ASD), today covers a variety of different disorders under one umbrella, as each has a lot of similarities in terms of causes, signs and symptoms. Two of the more […]

Each child who has autism exhibits signs and symptoms in different ways. This fact is why the term autism spectrum disorder (ASD) was coined a little more than 10 years ago — to describe how the effects of the neurodevelopmental disorder can truly span a wide spectrum. While every child on the autism spectrum is truly […]

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) covers a wide array of different neurodevelopmental disorders. Coined in 2013, the term covers many different disorders that were at one time treated completely separately from each other. Asperger’s syndrome and autism are two of the most well-known disorders wrapped under the ASD umbrella. Another one that doesn’t get as much […]

Part of the Comprehensive Guide to Stimming Self-stimulatory behaviors, or stimming, is often associated solely with children who have a developmental disorder such as ADHD or autism. However, stimming is actually something that can occur in any individual, regardless of their abilities. People who are nervous, for example, might tap their fingers or shake their […]

In 2013, the American Psychiatric Association coined a new moniker called autism spectrum disorder (ASD). In doing so, they wrapped multiple neurodevelopmental disorders under one medical umbrella, treating them as similar afflictions with some shared symptoms and causes. Two of the most well-known disorders that were wrapped under this new umbrella are autism and Asperger’s […]

Part of the Comprehensive Guide to Stimming Self-stimulatory behaviors are often associated with children who have been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) as well as other disorders such as ADHD. That being said, stimming, as it’s known, is actually something that many people do every day. If you feel nervous, for example, you might […]

Part of the Comprehensive Guide to Stimming Children who are diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) commonly struggle to understand and express their own emotions. When they are feeling overwhelmed, then, they might express themselves and work to self-regulate through what are known as self-stimulatory behaviors. Stimming, as it’s known, is actually a common practice […]

Part of the Comprehensive Guide to Stimming Self-stimulatory behavior is something that children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), ADHD and other disorders commonly engage in as a way to regulate their emotions and calm themselves. Stimming, as it’s known, is also a behavior that some neurotypical individuals engage in as well. When people feel overwhelmed, […]