Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy is widely recognized as an effective and evidence-based intervention for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). It can be highly beneficial in helping individuals with autism develop essential skills, manage challenging behaviors, and improve their overall quality of life. Here are some ways in which ABA therapy can help individuals […]
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How to help Autistic Children with play?
Play is an essential part of childhood development. It helps children develop social, cognitive, and physical skills that are crucial for their future success. For children on the autism spectrum, however, playtime can often be a challenging experience. Autistic children may have difficulty with social interactions, communication, and sensory processing, all of which can make […]
Anger Management Strategies for Autism
Autism is a developmental disorder that affects communication and social interaction. People with autism may experience difficulty regulating their emotions, including anger. Anger outbursts can be challenging for individuals with autism and can impact their daily lives and relationships. Fortunately, there are various anger management strategies that can help individuals with autism learn to regulate […]
How technology can help children with Autism
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a developmental disorder that affects communication, social interaction, and behavior. While there is no cure for autism, technology can provide assistance to children with autism to help them communicate and learn in ways that suit their unique needs. How technology is aiding children with Autism Addressing Communication Challenges One of […]
Autism Parents’ Guide To Burnout
Autism parents are nothing short of heroes! Raising an autistic child or two is certainly not an easy task! Every day is different and everyday something new pertaining to your child surfaces. Dealing with these new challenges on a daily basis can get particularly tiring and worrisome at times. Sometimes you may feel that no […]
Autism And Stimming
What Is Stimming? Stimming refers to self-stimulatory behaviors that involve repetitive movements and sounds. Although stimming is most commonly associated with autism, it can also be found in non-autistic individuals. For instance, tapping your feet when nervous is an example of stimming. However, when talking about stimming in the case of autism, what must be […]
Potty Training Kids On The Spectrum
Potty training is perhaps the most troublesome part of the toilet training journey, particularly if your child is giving you a hard time. For parents with autistic children, this task may prove even more difficult as they will need a lot more patience and tactics to help their child learn this new skill. However, this […]
Autism And Head Banging
Head banging is a common symptom of autism and whilst some children are rid of this before going to school, others may continue to have the “head banging syndrome” for years. Studies have shown that almost 30% of autistic children inflict self-harm and exhibit such behaviors like head banging and skin picking for example. Not […]
Respite Care
What Is Respite Care? Respite care allows caregivers to temporarily take a break from looking after those who require attention as someone else steps in to do that job for them. So if you are exhausted and are looking for a little break, this is the best option out there since it gives you some […]
Speech Therapy for Autism
Individuals on the spectrum face a lot of difficulty in communicating. Lack of confidence, sensitivity and speech-related problems can sometimes make situations potentially stressful for them. For this reason, speech therapy is highly recommended. Not only does it improve speaking skills, but also enhances communication and interactive skills. Speech therapy aims to target multiple communication […]