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Did you know? Parent training benefits not just kids, but caregivers too
posted: Jan. 14, 2022.

In November 2020, a study was published that revealed parents of children with autism spectrum disorder, compared to a control group, showed much higher signs of stress, due to the Read more
Kids' books about autism
posted: Jan. 07, 2022.

Courtesy of the CDC, here are a few books about autism, written specifically for kids in mind: Blue Bottle Mystery by Kathy HoopmannJessica Kingsley Publishers; first edition (May 2001)Reading Level: Ages 9-12 Nothing Read more
How to prepare an autistic child for a social gathering
posted: Dec. 20, 2021.

It’s that time of year, as they say. And for Emily and Richard, parents to five-year-old Gregory who was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in late 2019, it’s certainly Read more
Why is play important for kids with autism?
posted: Dec. 15, 2021.

For kids with autism, play is so important – playing helps them develop skills that are valuable not only for their learning, but overall development as well. Different skills come Read more
How do I communicate with my non-verbal autistic child?
posted: Dec. 11, 2021.

When your child is diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, “you’re already thinking a thousand things, probably,” says Emily, mom to 6-year-old Cooper, who was diagnosed with ASD at the age Read more
Celebrate the holidays with your child with autism spectrum disorder
posted: Dec. 06, 2021.

Every December, Joanna, mom to Kyle and Jeremy (who both have autism), looks forward to celebrating the holidays – with caution. “Both boys have autism but have different needs,” she explains. Read more
My child has autism and anxiety. How can I help?
posted: Dec. 01, 2021.

Beverly’s son, Max, had been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder the year before he started school, but had been “for the most part, unlike any other kids (with autism) we’d Read more
Travel tips for your child on the spectrum
posted: Nov. 28, 2021.

It’s that time of year, and although pandemic restrictions vary, many families this season will be traveling to see loved ones far away. And while that can be a nerve-wracking Read more
Can animals help children with autism spectrum disorder?
posted: Nov. 22, 2021.

More and more, people are starting to consider the importance of the presence of animals in the lives of kids with autism spectrum disorder. So far, studies and research have Read more
Is your child newly diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder?
posted: Nov. 21, 2021.

When Marjorie’s and David’s youngest son, Jeremy, was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder at the age of four, the couple was initially “devastated. “We just thought it was this life sentence, Read more
Autistic children and sleep problems (and solutions!)
posted: Nov. 06, 2021.

“Luke was always high functioning,” says Michelle, a 32-year-old hairdresser and mom to 8-year-old Luke, who was diagnosed with autism when he was four. “He was verbal really early, always Read more
How can speech therapy help a child with autism?
posted: Nov. 03, 2021.

In most cases, if your child has been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, it will be recommended that you take them for speech therapy. This is because many autistic kids Read more
All of our children have autism. This is our story.
posted: Nov. 01, 2021.

The following story was shared with Alliance ABA Therapy. Names have been changed for privacy. My name is Linda, and I’m 47 years old. I have a degree in human kinetics, Read more
Can yoga help kids with autism?
posted: Oct. 31, 2021.

In 2018, after leaving her corporate role to open up a small business, 34-year-old Sarah began to experience sleeplessness, anxiety, and rapid weight gain. She began to withdraw from her Read more
Help! My child has sensory issues at the dentis
posted: Oct. 30, 2021.

Getting any child to the dentist could be a bit of an adventure – the memory of the sound of a drill in action, the scent of non-bubblegum-flavored toothpaste, the Read more
What are some early signs of autism?
posted: Oct. 26, 2021.

If you’ve frequented our site in the past, or have worked with us before, you know that we’re advocates of early detection and early intervention. Some parents don’t realize that Read more

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