One of the largest challenging behaviors that parents have to address when it comes to Autism Spectrum Disorder is that of aggressive behaviors. Aggressive behaviors can range from pinching to violent hitting. Read more

Because every child is different, and because every child starts off at a different level of speech, it is important for you to evaluate where your child stands. By speaking to and setting up appointments with an ABA therapist, your child is sure to get the best help that they can. Read more

When you or your family are first faced with an Autism Spectrum Disorder diagnosis, it is often difficult to believe/understand all the things that come with such a diagnosis. Read more

Children with autism often have a difficult time communicating. Children with Autism may have difficulty developing language skills and understanding others; they may also have difficulty understanding or expressing non-verbal clues such as eye contact, body posture, facial expressions, hand gestures etc. Read more

Eye-contact is a large part of communication between individuals. A shared focus on one object is how our society has been able to grow and share ideas. Any young child you know has more than likely avoided eye-contact at one point in time. Read more

Social and emotional development is an incredibly important part of child development. From an early age, we learn to read social cues and codes. This understanding of the world, allows us to function in our societies and understand what is expected of us. Read more

Should you send your child with autism into a mainstream classroom, or into a classroom full of other kids with autism, or some combination of the two? This is the age-old question, and there is a unique answer for every individual kid. Read more

As a parent of a child with autism, you know that meltdowns in public will happen. The key is how to deal with them (and how to prevent them if you can). Read more

One of the challenges that accompanies a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), is that of participating in public activities. A defining characteristic of ASD is sticking to and completing routines. Learn how to confidently take your child out and enjoy yourselves. Read more

Every parent experiences burnout. Whether you are parenting a child or ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) or not, everyone reaches a breaking point; but for parents of children with ASD the breaking point is reached quicker. Learn how to spot burnout and prevent it. Read more

How to Survive and Thrive as a Parent of a Child with ASD - Learn everything you need to know about being your best self and raising a child with Autism. Read more

Every child can be toilet trained!  Maybe you have a child with autism, a child who is non-verbal, a child who has lots of difficulty with communication, or with aggressive Read more