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How Autistic Adults Describe Masking and Unmasking

It is common for people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) to hide their symptoms as best as they can from others. This practice is called masking, and it’s a way not only to hide autism symptoms but to also cope with them. Some individuals…
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Understanding Monotropism in Autism

Having restrictive interests is one of the hallmark symptoms of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Individuals with autism, for example, may show intense interest in one subject, such as vehicles, letters or numbers. These interests often go…
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ABA and CBT

Providing support services to individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) often takes a multi-step approach. Since autism symptoms can range quite dramatically from one person to the next, there is no one-size-fits-all approach that works. In…
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Teaching Neurotypical Peers About Autism Inclusivity

The number of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has been on the rise in recent years. In 2022, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimated the autism prevalence to be one in 31 children, an increase from the estimate…
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ABA Therapy in Kansas City Missouri

If your child was recently diagnosed with applied behavior analysis (ASD), you likely have a lot of questions. Many of those may revolve around what support and treatment services are available and recommended to help support them in the unique…