On Thanksgiving Day, families across the United States will gather to celebrate gratitude. It can be a time for visiting with close family and others you haven’t seen in a while. It’s a time for remembering the special moments and blessings you are grateful for. If you are hosting the holiday, it can also be
When a child with autism needs help understanding how to behave in certain social settings, one useful tool is the social story. These stories or packets help students learn necessary skills, preparing them in advance for an event or situation that might occur. Understanding the importance of fire safety or any type of disaster training
Many individuals with autism spectrum disorder face challenges that can lead to frustration and anger, but is there a link between high functioning autism and anger or aggression? If so, how can parents help teach their child to regulate those angry emotions and manage them in daily life? What is high functioning autism? High functioning
Sensory processing disorder (SPD) is often confused with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) due to the similarities and connections that exist. While the two have many similarities, SPD is often a comorbid symptom of ASD, but not all children with sensory processing disorder have autism. What is autism? Autism is a developmental disorder which, according to
“Is autism a disability?” Wondered Julia, who was sitting across from her 8-year-old nonverbal autistic son. She saw the frustration in his eyes – he wanted to communicate but couldn’t. While observing his challenges, she couldn’t help but wonder whether autism was a disability. If it’s not a disability, then what is autism? Is it
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