Is Autism An Epidemic?
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 A Child With A Disability
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 …
Autism: It’s Not Just for Boys
According to the Centers For Disease Control And Prevention, about 1 in 59 children are diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, also known as (ASD). These kids are “on the spectrum,” …
Cute Quirk or Cause for Concern: How To Identify Abnormal Behavior in Kids
As a parent, it can be overwhelming to keep up with all of the new behaviors and preferences that our kids present us with on a daily basis. Our toddler …
Executive Functioning in Autism and ADHD
A common diagnosis clarification requested is to determine autism spectrum disorder (ASD) / Asperger’s disorder versus attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Both disorders impact the frontal lobe, responsible for executive functioning. …