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…
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,…
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…
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…
How To Manage Autism Meltdowns
Autistic children experience a lot of hardship when it comes to regulating their behavior. Sometimes even the smallest of situations can affect their mood and cause them to…
Fun Outdoor Play Activities for Kids
Kids should be physically active as it is an essential part of a healthy lifestyle. For them to be active, there are several play activities both indoors and…
Strategies to Reduce Echolalia
What is Echolalia? Echolalia refers to the repetition of certain words or phrases spoken by someone else, either after the words were said or later on. Echolalia in…
Benefits of Water Play
What is play? Play consists of those activities performed for self-amusement that have social and behavioral rewards. It is child-directed and is enjoyable and spontaneous. Play allows children…
Activities to Help Improve Expressive Language
What is expressive language? Expressive language refers to the use of words, sentences and gestures to express and communicate. It involves naming objects, describing actions, asking and answering…
Benefits of Playdough
Playdough is one of those inventions that is not only fun to play with, but also helps in your child’s development. Although it is a mess to clean…