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Is toe walking a sign of autism?
posted: Mar. 08, 2022.
Is your child just learning to walk? Are they walking on their toes or on the balls of their feet? It’s pretty typical for a child learning how to walk to Read more -
How journaling helps parents of children with autism
posted: Mar. 07, 2022.
In 2014, Clarkson University associate professor Rondalyn V. Whitney wrote a paper on how mothers raising a child with autism could find stress relief through the daily activity of journal Read more -
What are the best sports for kids with autism?
posted: Feb. 28, 2022.
For kids with autism, some sports can be difficult – but it doesn’t mean they shouldn’t play at all. It just means that as caregivers and guardians, we just need Read more -
Meeka and Mikey: a (puppy) love story
posted: Feb. 28, 2022.
As told to Alliance ABA Therapy. Names have been changed for privacy. When Mikey was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, we thought we’d have our hands too full to ever have Read more -
Help! My autistic child wets the bed
posted: Feb. 23, 2022.
It’s 3 a.m. You were fast asleep, but you’re jolted awake by a pull on your blanket. There beside you, in the dark, is the littlest love of your life, Read more -
What are some common misconceptions and myths about ABA therapy?
posted: Feb. 20, 2022.
You may just now be looking into ABA therapy, and you’re overwhelmed with the amount of information (and unfortunately, misinformation) you’re finding seemingly everywhere. The thing is, ABA, or Applied Behavior Read more -
Why is there controversy around ABA?
posted: Feb. 13, 2022.
If you’re the parent of an autistic child, it wouldn’t be surprising to find out that you’ve heard some unpalatable things about ABA, or applied behavior analysis. If your family Read more -
Autism and aggression
posted: Jan. 31, 2022.
“Honestly, the most difficult thing, the most challenging thing, was the aggression – the violence,” admits Casey, 38, who’s mom to Aidan, 6. Aidan was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder Read more -
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