Fragile X Syndrome is not as well-known as other genetic disorders. At the same time, it’s the most common cause of someone inheriting an intellectual disability. While there are many unknown direct causes of the neurodevelopmental disorder known as autism spectrum disorder (ASD), Fragile X syndrome is actually the leading known cause of autism. Autism […]

Thanks to the many developments in medical research over the last 20 years, we know so much more about autism spectrum disorder (ASD) than we used to. That has resulted in not only more acceptance and support for children with autism and their families but advanced treatment options as well. Widely recognized as one of […]

Before 2013, pervasive developmental disorder-not otherwise specified was considered its own separate disorder. That all changed that year, though, when the American Psychiatric Association released its latest version of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, known as DSM-5. Under that manual, a few previous separate disorders were linked under one new umbrella called […]

In 2013, much in the medical, psychological and psychiatric fields changed when it came to autism and some other related developmental disorders. That year, the newest version of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) wrapped five different disorders under one umbrella that became known as autism spectrum disorder, or ASD. Before that […]

If you’re a parent of a child who has autism spectrum disorder (ASD), you are likely searching for the best support options for them. Luckily, you have many options today, thanks to the amazing advances in research over the last 20 years. The leading option is known as applied behavioral analysis, or ABA therapy. It’s […]

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a wide-reaching term that’s used to describe multiple neurodevelopmental disorders under one umbrella. These five disorders all share some of the same traits, characteristics, signs and symptoms, and are typically treated in similar manners. While those in the medial and professional community rarely refer to each of the individual disorders […]

Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) often struggle with communication, social and daily life skills as a result of their neurodevelopmental disorder. That being said, applied behavioral analysis, or ABA therapy, can help them build these skills over time through one-on-one work with a trained therapist. ABA therapy is considered a leading treatment plan for […]

A little more than 10 years ago, the term autism spectrum disorder (ASD) was coined to describe a group of neurodevelopmental disorders that shared many of the same traits. Before this time, the five disorders under the ASD umbrella were considered separate and not related in any way. However, thanks to much research, links between […]

Applied behavioral analysis, or ABA therapy, has been widely recognized as a leading treatment for children with autism. The science-based approach to learning and behavior helps children to gain some of the communication, social and daily life skills that they often struggle with. One of the biggest advantages of ABA therapy is that it is […]

Being a parent is very challenging, no matter how many children you have and no matter what their specific needs. Being a parent of a child with autism brings its own unique challenges. Hearing that your child has been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is certainly not an easy thing to swallow. You might […]