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Creating genuine connections can be a challenge, especially for children on the autism spectrum. The ability to develop friendships relies heavily on possessing appropriate social skills, an area where many autistic children may face difficulties. Imagine navigating the complexities of social interaction while grappling with deciphering non-verbal cues such as body language, facial expressions, and…

  With the New Year just starting, people are making resolutions and setting goals. For most, it’s about working out and eating healthier, but for parents with children on the spectrum, priorities and goals can be quite different. Today, we want to help you make the most out of 2024, so we’ve compiled a list…

Spooky season has arrived, and with it comes celebrations, festivities, and Halloween fun for many children. However, for parents and families of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), this holiday can present unique challenges. The combination of people, noises, lights, candies, and various sensory stimuli can lead to sensory overload and ASD meltdowns. Nevertheless, it…

How to find out if your child might have ASD… While symptoms and their severity vary from child to child, the three core signs of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are:    Social interaction difficulties  Communication challenges Tendency to engage in repetitive behaviors    While these three core areas vary between individuals, they often times will…

Each year, on April 2,  we commemorate World Autism Awareness Day, and during April Autism Awareness Month. The main goal is to raise awareness and to create inclusion, and acceptance.  Why Should We Support Autism Awareness Month?  Honoring Autism Awareness Month goes far beyond wearing a blue ribbon. There are many powerful reasons why we should all celebrate…

December is here, and with it, the holiday season. Lots of celebration, lights, and fun. For most families, Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year. However, for families in the spectrum, this can represent a lot of changes, stimuli, and unwanted meltdowns. Today we will share with you a few helpful tips that…

Thanksgiving is finally here! All the excitement, food, and family gatherings can make these celebrations one of the most anticipated ones of the year. However, for families on the spectrum, all these schedule changes, new meals, and visits can represent a huge challenge. Thankfully, it is possible to have fun and ease these issues, and today we will share a few…

Transitions are tough, especially for children in the Spectrum.  Since in-person school return just happened a few weeks ago, we have had many parents asking the same question…“How can I help my ASD son cope better with school return?”. Today, our medical team shares their best tips for a better school transition: Tip 1) Help…

Although emotional dysregulation is not a specific criterion for diagnosing a child with autism, those who are on the spectrum tend to be more likely to lack emotional self-regulation skills.  However, ASD children can learn to self-regulate! Today we will analyze a self-soothing method that is becoming widely known and is used by professionals to…

Virtual school is over and summer is here! This is an exciting time for children but can be a stressful few months for parents who have to create new ways to fill the long days. This time off from school and daily routines can be especially challenging for a parent who has a child on…