Cooking for One: Making Meals Manageable with Executive Dysfunction works best when you shrink choices, externalize steps, and reduce cleanup. Executive function differences are common in autism, including planning, flexibility, and organization challenges. At Move Up ABA in Maryland, we often start...
Autism
Play is not just entertainment. It is a foundation for learning, communication, and social development. In autism intervention, play is used as both a natural learning context and a structured teaching tool. The role of play in autism: why free play, structured play and peer play matter is supported...
Managing clothing and textile sensitivities means identifying the exact fabric features that trigger discomfort, then changing the environment and teaching dressing in small steps. Many autistic people have sensory differences, including adverse responses to textures, which is listed in DSM 5 autism...
Autism is often associated with introversion, but many autistic individuals are naturally extroverted. They enjoy social interaction, conversation, and connection—yet face unique challenges that can make socializing both rewarding and exhausting. Autistic extroverts may seek out people and social ...
Homeschooling an autistic child can offer unique advantages, but it also comes with important considerations. One major benefit is flexibility. Homeschooling allows families to tailor lessons to a child’s learning pace, interests, and sensory needs. This can reduce stress and create a more support...
For many autistic people, navigating a world not built for them comes with unique challenges. One of the most pervasive is ableism, a form of discrimination that devalues the autistic experience. When these harmful biases are absorbed, they become internalized ableism, a deeply personal struggle aff...
For many autistic individuals, phone calls are one of the most stressful forms of communication. Without facial expressions, body language, or visual context, understanding tone and intent becomes harder. Phone calls also require quick responses, which can feel overwhelming and lead to anxiety or av...
Welcome to a deeper look into the autistic experience through the lens of monotropism. This theoretical model provides a powerful framework for understanding autism spectrum disorders. Instead of viewing autism as a collection of unrelated symptoms, the theory of monotropism suggests that many core ...
Group projects are a common academic requirement that involve collaboration, communication, and shared responsibility. For autistic students, these tasks can present challenges related to social interaction, sensory input, and organization. Using structured, evidence-based strategies can support mor...