Whether it is giving up a favorite toy during recess, splitting a snack or passing the crayons during an art project, sharing is a cornerstone of early childhood development. It is the building block upon which children form meaningful friendships, collaborate in preschool classrooms and integrate smoothly into community environments. However, sharing requires a sophisticated […]
Applied behavior analysis (ABA therapy) is typically prescribed for children who are diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). As the leading treatment plan for children on the autism spectrum, it’s an evidence-based approach to learning and behavior that helps patients build social, communication and daily life skills with which they may struggle. ABA therapy can […]
Human emotions are complex, powerful and sometimes overwhelming. For any child, figuring out how to identify a big feeling, connect a word to it and express it without throwing a tantrum is a major developmental hurdle. When a child lacks the tools to communicate their internal state, emotional experiences often manifest as challenging behaviors such […]
Communication is at the heart of how we connect, share our experiences and get our basic needs met. For young children, one of the most critical parts of communication is learning how to ask questions. It allows them to satisfy their curiosity, request help, make choices and engage with the world around them. Children with […]
Human communication is about far more than just the words we speak. In fact, a vast majority of how we express our feelings, intentions and needs happens nonverbally through a subtle shift in posture, a wave of a hand or a fleeting facial expression. For neurotypical children, learning to interpret these social cues usually happens […]
If your child is diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), it will present a unique combination of learning curves, milestones and structural decisions. When discovering the best pathway forward for a child, it is incredibly grounding to look at data, not just on a national level, but within your immediate community. Knowing how many families […]
Communication is a cornerstone of daily life, yet the ability to answer questions involves a complex web of cognitive, linguistic and social skills. For neurotypical individuals, learning to respond to “what,” “where” or “why” often happens naturally through observation and casual conversation. However, for children with neurodevelopmental challenges such as autism spectrum disorder (ASD), answering […]
Understanding the landscape of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is crucial for families, educators and healthcare providers alike. In North Carolina, keeping a pulse on autism statistics shapes how communities allocate resources, how schools develop special education programs and how specialized therapeutic frameworks such as applied behavior analysis (ABA therapy) adapt to meet the growing need. […]
A casual conversation seems effortless to most people. We naturally take turns speaking, ask questions based on what the other person just said and change topics smoothly. However, a single conversation is actually a highly complex dance that requires several rapid-fire social choices. For individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), this can feel overwhelming. A […]
