Autistic Behaviors
What Are the Symptoms of Autism?
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…
Read MoreThe Top 6 Ways To Support Autism Awareness Month
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…
Read More5 Tips for an Autism-Friendly Thanksgiving
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…
Read MoreThanksgiving Hacks For Autistic Parents
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…
Read MoreEFT Tapping For Autistic Emotional Regulation
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…
Read MoreDiarrhea and Constipation in Autism
For children in the spectrum, is well known that GI issues go hand to hand. Episodes of constipation and diarrhea can be normal for ASD children. Studies published by the Journal of Pediatrics estimate that “the odds of GI symptoms in children with ASD are four times more prevalent than for children without ASD.” Today…
Read MoreDe-Escalation Strategies: Calming Strategies for Autism Meltdowns
Sometimes, when autistic children become extremely overwhelmed or they’re experiencing sensory overload, they have a meltdown where they lose control over their behaviors. These situations are stressful for everyone involved and potentially dangerous for both bystanders and your child. Knowing some de-escalation strategies will help you avoid a potential crisis. Understanding The Escalation Cycle …
Read MoreThe Top 6 Ways To Support Autism Awareness Month
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…
Read MoreYoga & Autism | 5 Benefits
Autistic minds can be a noisy place. Children in the spectrum can have trouble concentrating due to sensory issues, and overloads that can lead them to anxiety and stress. Sports are highly recommended to ease stress and improve focus, however, due to motor skills and physical coordination challenges, it can be hard for children to…
Read MoreWeighted Pencils: The Answer to Improve Fine Motor Skills
Most parents in the spectrum report that tasks related to fine motor skills can be a challenge for autistic children. Drawing, and writing can be difficult however, weighted pencils have shown to be the answer to improve hand coordination. What Are Weighted Pencils? Weighted pencils are considerably heavier and thicker than a regular pencil, thus…
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