Autistic Behaviors
Best And Worst Christmas Gifts For Autistic Children
Finding the perfect gift for a child with autism is not always an easy task. Due to the various sensitivities and needs that many children with autism may have, it’s important to carefully consider what kinds of gifts are a good choice for them. To ease your holiday shopping, here is a list of autism…
Read MoreHow Parents Can Support Autistic Children With Online School
Covid-19 has come to completely transform our lives. With most activities suspended and taken on remotely, most parents suffer the consequences. Poor concentration, difficulty focusing on the screen, and even home distractions can be overwhelming for autistic children. Today, we will share with you a few tips on how to deal with the most common…
Read MoreMelatonin Snacks: Foods To Help ASD Children Sleep
When it comes to Autism, nutrition is everything. The same child can become two different versions of himself/herself with different meals. With some of the meals, they can become hyperactive, and with others, they can even start stimming more often. During bedtime, the right snacks can either boost their energy or help them settle. Today,…
Read MoreRegressive Autism: The Ultimate Guide
Many mothers have shared with us the fact that their children were talkative, engaged, and energetic, and suddenly everything changed. Children became quiet, disengaged, and many times starting showing increased autistic behaviors. If you have noticed conducts like this in your child, he/she might be facing what is known as Regressive Autism. Today, we will…
Read MoreEcholalic Phrases Have a Meaning: Here Is How To Interpret Them
There is a popular belief that echolalia consists just in the vague repetition of words in autistic children. They were thought to have no real meaning. Fortunately, new research suggests that contrary to that belief, echolalic phrases have an explanation and they are meant to convey something. Today, we will share with you a few…
Read MoreAutism & Chewing: How To Handle It!
Children on the autism spectrum tend to display chewing behaviors. Whether it is clothes, toys, their hands, and even their hair, chewing seems to be a constant trade in ASD children. Today we will analyze the reasons behind this behavior as well as share with you some suitable ways to ease it! Why Does ASD…
Read MoreHigh Functioning Autism: 9 Early Signs That You Might Miss + Adecuate Therapy
High Functioning Autism(HFA) is a term applied to people within the autism spectrum who have a “higher functioning” IQ (70 or greater) than other individuals with ASD. Sometimes, it can be hard to spot it in younger children. However, today we want to share with you a small list that can help you identify some…
Read MoreMost Autistic Children Can’t Tolerate Face Masks. Here’s How To Manage It!
Since early April, the California State commanded all citizens to wear facemasks every time they venture outside their houses. For most people, this represents just an extra task to follow up with. Unfortunately, for parents on the spectrum, putting a mask on their child’s face becomes a nearly impossible task. Today we will analyze the…
Read MoreTemple Grandin: Tips For Autism and Quarantine
Families in the spectrum are facing a challenging time with quarantine. Changes in schedules, canceled plans, and lack of social interaction can represent an increased amount of anxiety. Thankfully, Temple Grandin, Autism advocate, shares her top 5 tips to make the most out of quarantine and ensure your child’s well been! Set A Schedule “Routine,…
Read MoreAutism & Quarantine: 5 Tips for Homeschool
With Covid-19, the whole world is under quarantine. For most parents, this represents a few changes in education and curricula. However, for parents on the spectrum, the challenge goes to a whole new level. Schedule changes, isolation, and lack of resources can bring an increased amount of tension. However, there is hope! Today, we want…
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