Cooking with children is a fun way to get them involved in an essential life skill that everyone needs to gain to live independently. In addition to learning how to prepare themselves food, cooking allows children to explore different textures, learn the dangers of heat, how to use certain tools and even math skills. If […]
Applied behavior analysis (ABA therapy) is a treatment that can benefit many children who have autism spectrum disorder (ASD). In fact, it’s considered the leading treatment option for children on the autism spectrum. ABA therapy is a science-based approach to learning that can help children with autism build the social and communication skills with which […]
Despite amazing progress in recent years, there’s still much that the general public doesn’t know or doesn’t understand about autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Advanced research and awareness efforts have led to improved identification of symptoms, accurate diagnosis, treatment options and general inclusiveness. At the same time, many people don’t fully grasp what autism is and […]
There’s nothing abnormal about experiencing separation anxiety. All children experience separation anxiety at one point in time, and some people continue to experience it into adulthood. Separation anxiety is common when parents leave their children in a foreign place for the first time, such as the first day at daycare or preschool, for example. For […]
People who have autism spectrum disorder (ASD) suffer from many comorbidities. In addition to their neurodevelopmental disorder, people with autism are at higher risk for having sleeping issues, epilepsy, diabetes, hypertension and other conditions. While research is still ongoing as to why this may be, part of the reason for their higher susceptibility to some […]
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that children are born with. It’s also a disorder that affects an individual for their entire life, as there is no cure for it. Getting an ASD diagnosis at a young age is very important, because it enables children with autism to receive the proper support and […]
Children who have autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can display a wide variety of symptoms. Depending on where they fall on the autism spectrum, as well as many other individual factors, they could face challenges that are very distinct from others and to varying degrees. One of the main challenges that children with autism face is […]
A major goal for many young children who have autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is to build the skills that are necessary so they can navigate a traditional school environment with confidence and some independence. Compared to their neurotypical peers, children with autism often face unique challenges in this regard, including trouble communicating and interacting with […]
Applied behavior analysis is often prescribed for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). ABA therapy, as it’s also known, is a science-based approach to learning that helps children with autism build communication and social skills while modifying certain behaviors. For many children on the autism spectrum, ABA therapy is intensive — often requiring multiple hours […]
Animals have long been known to provide many benefits for people, especially those who have special needs such as children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Dogs are the most commonly-used animal in therapies for children with autism, though horses are also starting to be integrated in some specialized therapies. Equine-assisted therapy uses horses to provide […]
