For children with autism, daily activities can be overwhelming. Emotions, social interactions, and struggles with communication can easily send a child into a state of overarousal. This might lead to anxiety, tantrums, or emotions that don’t align with the reality of a situation. Once they become overstimulated, it can be hard to calm a child…
Repetitive motions like arm flapping, nodding, and stomping may be early signs of autism spectrum disorder. These movements have the potential to escalate into more violent behavior, causing self-injury. Violence and self-injury can be the most difficult symptoms of autism spectrum disorder witness and experience. While rather common, these behaviors are considered nonsuicidal, often involving…
Autism spectrum disorder (ADS) can present symptoms in children as young as six months of age. Often these symptoms make both verbal and non-verbal communication difficult. While some children on the autism spectrum may not speak at all, others may have difficulty physically articulating language. Many children with ADS have trouble understanding body language and…
Children on the autism spectrum communicate, learn, and interact with others in many ways, but those methods are often significantly different and unique. As a parent or teacher, having a range of autism resources available can help you reach that child in the most effective manner. A variety of autism-friendly activities are available, each with…
What makes for the best ABA therapy apps and web platforms? They are designed to help therapists and parents help children on the autism spectrum reinforce tasks or topics in a meaningful way. When a parent or teacher wants to help a child to grasp a concept that is important to them, they need to…
Children on the autism spectrum often have a difficult time expressing verbal communication. Therapists and teachers may experience difficulty getting learners to participate in basic conversations. For example, you may have a hard time finding out what the child had for lunch. Parents and loved ones can master autism language barriers with the help of online…