Occupational Therapy for Autism
Occupational therapy is an effective means of improving cognitive, social, and motor skills in children with autism. Read this article to learn more about occupational therapy and how it can help children on the spectrum reach their full potential. What Is Occupational Therapy? Occupational therapy (OT) is a type of intervention that supports people with […]
Speech Therapy for Children with Autism
Speech therapy helps people who struggle with their speech and with language. Children with autism benefit greatly from speech therapy because it helps improve their communication and interaction skills. Understanding what speech therapy is and the skills taught during these sessions can help parents find the right therapy services for children with autism. What is […]
Best Toys For Children with Nonverbal Autism
If you have a child with non-verbal autism spectrum disorder (ASD), you understand the difficulty of connecting with them. An estimated 30% of children with autism struggle to communicate through speech, so finding the right toys to foster a connection is important. ABA services at home can also provide personalized support to enhance communication skills […]
The Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS)
Children with autism may struggle to communicate, leading to many innovations over the years to allow understanding. In this article, we will talk about one of those systems – the Picture Exchange Communication System, or PECS and how it’s changed the world. WHAT IS PECS®? PECS was developed in the United States of America in […]
10 Best Books About Autism
There are thousands of published books about living with autism. These books include writings for children with autism as well as books for adults on handling an autism diagnosis. Below, we discuss the importance of these books and provide details on the 10 best books on autism available on the market today. Why Are Books […]
Functional Communication: How It Helps Children With Autism
Functional communication aims to replace taxing behaviors with new forms of communication that achieve the same results. These communication skills are taught in the classroom and at home. Below, we discuss how functional communication works and how it can help children with autism. What is Functional Communication? Functional communication refers to effective communication behaviors that […]
Applied Pressure Techniques
Everyone loves the feeling of a good hug, but for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), the pressure in a hug accomplishes an entirely different purpose. This article will explain the science behind applied pressure techniques in autism and how they can help children with autism regulate their emotions. What is Deep Pressure Therapy? Deep […]
What Falls Under the ASD Diagnosis?
Asperger syndrome was treated as a standalone diagnosis for decades. But since children with Asperger’s are today considered to be on the high end of the autism spectrum disorder, it’s essential to understand the differences and similarities between the two conditions. This article explains in detail the criteria for each. Asperger’s vs. Autism Asperger syndrome […]
Autism Food Challenges
You may have heard of disordered eating in autism spectrum disorder (ASD), but do you understand what it is? It’s important to be informed about the different categories – such as food rumination – that can exist within this condition. Let’s look closely at how they affect those with autism. Categories of Disordered Eating on […]
Social Stories for Autism
Social Stories Help Children With Autism Cope With Social Situations A social story is a learning tool to help children with autism feel more comfortable in different social situations. These stories describe scenes from a child’s viewpoint and include pictures to make them more engaging. The sections below discuss social stories and their importance […]