The Importance of Early Autism Testing in Children Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a developmental condition that affects communication, behavior, and social interaction. Early detection and diagnosis are crucial for …
The old saying goes that apples do not fall far from their tree, and we see this idiom play out in the traits and features of our children. Some of …
Neurodiversity encompasses those with thinking and learning differences, including but not limited to: ADHD/ADD, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), Asperger’s syndrome, and learning differences. For many, the “thinking differently” aspect of …
The idea of self-compassion is one that may generate an eye-roll. Coming from a culture that prides itself on bootstraps, resilience, and strength, the term “self-compassion” may feel too soft …
Autism prevalence rates are growing. Most recent estimate from the Center for Disease Control is 1 in 68 children impacted by an autism spectrum disorder. Autism is almost 5 times …
If you have a child with autism, you may be concerned about what his or her life will look like in the future. Will she be able to hold a …
Red Flags and Warning Signs of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) or Aspergers: No big smiles or joyful expressions by 6 months: By age 6 months, children begin to exhibit social reciprocity. …
Throughout the past 15-20 years, we have seen a steady rise and increase in autism prevalence rates. As these rates have increased, news articles, politicians, and talking heads have referred …
Parenting is hard, bringing risks and rewards, struggles and highlights. This is no different for a parent who has a child with a disability. Yet parents of special needs children …
