Reward systems or reinforcements are used daily in Applied Behavior Therapy, also known as ABA therapy. Rewards are used to help build skills and behaviors in children who have an…
Gastrointestinal (“GI”) disorders have been proven to be eight times more likely to be experienced by individuals with an autism spectrum disorder (“ASD”) diagnosis than those of their peers (Autismspeaks.org)…
Some of the most effective treatment options for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are applied behavior analysis (ABA), occupational therapy, physical therapy, and speech therapy. These treatment options work to minimize…
Anxiety is not a feature of the diagnosis of autism. However, many individuals with autism experience anxiety. Children with an autism diagnosis express anxiety in many of the same ways…
Summer is almost here, a time many families decide to pack up the kids and visit somewhere new. Travelling can be a hurdle for any family, but it can be…
Restricted diets, sensitivities to foods, behavioral tendencies, and gastrointestinal problems are all examples of some nutritional challenges individuals with autism can be affected by. Having a nutritious diet plays a…
Nearly half of children with autism have tried to elope or run off. Elopement is when an individual is attempting to leave the safety of a safe area or a…
The cdc.gov reports that on average children with autism have sleep difficulties up to 80% of the time, compared to typically developing children at thirty percent of the time. Not…
You are a parent of a child who has received an autism diagnosis. Very understandably, you feel shocked, lost, frightened and unsure of what exactly is the set of challenges…