OCD symptoms are often portrayed in Hollywood as cute or quirky, but the fact is they are anything but. When combined with autism, OCD can be complicated for parents to manage. Let’s explore how to best provide support for your child living with autism and OCD. What is OCD? Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is characterized by […]

Many children diagnosed with autism face challenges when it comes to speech and communication and up to 30% of children on the spectrum never develop spoken language. Keep reading to learn more about nonverbal autism, its early signs, and the ways ABA therapy can help improve your child’s communication skills. Explore our ABA therapy in […]

What Is Autism Parent Training? Autism parent training is an essential component of ABA therapy. It allows families to gain the necessary knowledge about the diagnosis and help their children cope with daily challenges. Here’s what you can expect from training services for parents of children with autism. What Is Autism Parent Training? Parent training […]

If your child has been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), you might have many questions about the next steps. One common concern among parents of children with ASD is whether or not their child will have vision problems. Here’s what you need to know about ASD and vision issues.   What is autism? Autism […]

“I don’t have any friends.” When you hear your child with autism say these words after confessing their loneliness from a lack of friends, it shatters your heart. Don’t lose hope. Read on to understand joint attention in autism and learn strategies to help your children better connect with others. What is joint attention? Have […]

As a family member of a child (or adult) with autism, support groups can be one of your most important resources in navigating certain ups and downs. Autism support groups can help you learn better communication strategies, find a group of peers and they can be helpful for individuals with autism as well. Here’s how […]

For family members of an individual with autism, finding the right resources for their loved ones can be a challenge. If you live in Indiana, you will find the state has numerous resources available for families, including access to information, legal insight, support groups and more. Here’s what to know about accessing autism resources in […]

There are more children than ever being diagnosed with autism today. However, while this condition is common, there are still a lot of questions surrounding autism spectrum disorder (ASD), including whether or not autism is genetic. Here’s what to know about this neurodevelopmental condition and what may or may not cause it. What is Autism? […]

Contrary to popular belief, nonverbal autism is not exactly a type of autism. It’s a term used to describe patients with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) who don’t know how to communicate verbally. This article dives deeply into what nonverbal autism is, what parents can do to help their children, and more. What Is Nonverbal […]