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Back to basics: what are social stories?
posted: Jan. 24, 2023.
Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects communication, social interaction, and behavior. Individuals with autism may have difficulty understanding social cues, expressing themselves, and interpreting the Read more
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How can I help my autistic child cope when they’re overwhelmed?
posted: Jan. 23, 2023.
It’s a question probably every parent of an autistic child has asked (maybe even more than once – or twice!) When our child has a meltdown, we want to do Read more
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How can I support my autistic child's special interests?
posted: Jan. 23, 2023.
Although Big Bang Theory’s Sheldon Cooper is not pathologized by the show’s producers as having autism, many viewers have come to recognize some of the traits often associated with autism Read more
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How can I help my autistic child learn more flexible thinking?
posted: Jan. 12, 2023.
Emma is a nine-year-old ballet dancer, coloring book enthusiast, and chocolate lover. She loves the Chronicles of Narnia, the smell of fresh-baked sugar cookies, and following recipes on her favorite Read more
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I just found out our friends have a child with autism. How can I support?
posted: Jan. 04, 2023.
Many of us on this site are likely to be parents or caregivers of a little one with autism, but perhaps you’ve landed here because you have a friend or Read more
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Why do some people blame “bad parenting” for autism?
posted: Jan. 03, 2023.
When you’re a parent, every day can be tough. Every day can be a challenge. Every day can bring about new questions, new circumstances, new frustrations, and it can feel Read more
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How can I help my autistic child make friends?
posted: Dec. 30, 2022.
Making friends is tough for a lot of people, especially kids. It can be even tougher for kids with autism. When a person has autism spectrum disorder, they’re likely to be Read more
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The new year is around the corner -- how can you have a sensory-friendly celebration?
posted: Dec. 30, 2022.
Emmy and Jackson, parents to eight-year-old Tristan, say that their family new year’s celebration is actually at noon on New Year’s Eve – not midnight. “We figure that somewhere in the Read more
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It's the holidays! How can I make it a happy one for my child?
posted: Dec. 21, 2022.
This time of year, the majority of Americans are deep in celebratory events and gatherings, from Christmas parties to Hanukkah get-togethers. It’s certainly the most wonderful time of year for Read more
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What is an autistic shutdown?
posted: Dec. 13, 2022.
Claire’s son, Matty, is now 19, and was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder when he was three years old. “We joined a support group pretty quickly after his diagnosis, and all Read more
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What are the pros and cons of sending a child with autism to mainstream school?
posted: Dec. 13, 2022.
As the parent or caregiver of a little one with autism, you may not yet be at the stage that you’re considering schools. Or perhaps it’s just around the corner, Read more
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Back to basics: stimming
posted: Dec. 05, 2022.
Even if you’re new to the world of autism, you may have heard this term before, and often: stimming.What is it?Stimming is self-stimulatory behavior that’s repetitive. Typically, stimming sounds like Read more
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What is regressive autism?
posted: Dec. 02, 2022.
Your child has been developing typically. You’ve been seeing the doctor regularly, and have been monitoring their development without concern. They’ve always pointed to things of interest, answered to the Read more
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Autism and head banging: how can I help?
posted: Nov. 29, 2022.
If you’re a parent of a kid with autism, no doubt that watching them bang their head (or participate in other self-injurious behaviors) is extremely stressful! Fortunately, there are a Read more
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Back to basics: what are the signs of autism?
posted: Nov. 23, 2022.
Autism is referred to as a spectrum disorder – this means that it can range from mild to very severe. No two people with autism exhibit the exact same symptoms Read more
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New to autism? Here are some terms you may want to know.
posted: Nov. 21, 2022.
For anyone who’s new to our page, and new to the big, wide world of autism, you may be interested in submersing yourself in the language used in therapy settings, Read more