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The Role of Pets in Supporting Children with Autism

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,…
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How Do Autistic People Show Love?

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…
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What to Do in an Autistic Meltdown?

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…
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How to Tell Someone You Have Autism

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…
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Autism Awareness Month

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…