Understand the difference between autistic shutdown vs dissociation, including symptoms, causes, and how to support individuals experiencing either....
Discover what stimming in autism is, why it happens, common types, and ways to support children who stim in healthy, respectful ways....
Learn about autism emotional sensitivity, its causes, signs, and support strategies for children and adults on the spectrum....
It’s not uncommon for a child to display behaviors that resemble autism without actually having autism. Signs like delayed speech, limited eye contact, repetitive movements, or difficulty with social interaction can appear in children for various reasons, including temporary delays, anxiety, senso...
Children with autism often have difficulty regulating emotions, which can lead them to become upset more easily than their neurotypical peers. This is not due to “bad behavior” but rather because of how their brains process information, especially sensory input and emotional cues. Unexpe...
Yelling at any child can have negative consequences, but for autistic children, it can be especially distressing. Due to heightened sensory sensitivities and difficulty processing emotional cues, loud or harsh tones can trigger intense anxiety, meltdowns, or withdrawal. Children with autism often re...
A common concern for parents is whether their autistic child will need to live with them forever. The answer depends on the individual’s strengths, challenges, and the level of support available. Autism is a spectrum, meaning every child develops differently. Some individuals with autism may need ...
Helping an autistic child develop speech can feel overwhelming, but with the right approach, progress is possible. One effective method is modeling simple language during play or daily routines. This allows the child to associate words with actions and objects. Visual supports such as pictures or co...
Autism awareness has put more attention on autism spectrum disorder (ASD). This is a developmental condition that has to do with how the brain grows. Autism spectrum disorder affects how people talk and act with others. It also leads to repeated patterns of behavior. You will see that people with AS...