Daily Living with Autism Diagnosis

The holiday season is quickly approaching! With so many fun activities, festive cheer and snowy adventures to participate in this winter, it is essential to consider ways that your loved one with autism can also make the most of the holiday months ahead. In a few simple steps, the whole family can have a memorable […]

Content in this blog post: Restricted and repetitive behaviors and interests, or RRBs, are very common in people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). RRBs can express themselves in ways that are positive, such as a hobby or interest that brings the individual happiness, or negative, such as certain kinds of repetitive behaviors that can lead […]

Content in this blog post: When you raise a child with autism, questions about affection are common. When it comes to autism and touch, each child is different in how they respond to touch. Common questions include, “Are children with autism affectionate?” and “Do people with autism have an aversion to touch?” Read on to […]

Content in this blog post: Improving the Quality of Life Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental condition which many people experience throughout their lives. Some children with autism make significant developmental gains with treatment, losing some, or even all of the traits and symptoms associated with autism as they age. While studies have found […]

Content in this blog post: Sensory processing – our body’s experience of and reaction to sensory stimuli such as sounds, tastes, smells, or touches – is often heavily affected by Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). In fact, one 2009 study found that almost 95% of individuals in the ASD sample reported extreme levels of sensory processing […]

It’s no secret that being on the spectrum can come with its fair share of challenges, especially for children trying to fit into school life, and adults just starting out in the workforce. These are massive adjustments that often require an understanding and skill set that can seem antithetical to autism, and many jobs and industries are […]

There are plenty of challenges facing a person with autism. Not only due to the condition itself, but largely due to its perception through others. While symptoms, hardships, and cognitive challenges are all surmountable and manageable over time, the one thing you can’t control is how people react to autism at first impression. For many […]

The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has caused many families to experience severe disruptions in therapies and services for their children with autism, with families of children under the age of five reporting the greatest level of disruption. A large proportion of surveyed adults with autism report moderate to severe disruptions to their social lives, home lives, […]

Some individuals with autism experience emotional and physical “meltdowns” in response to feeling overwhelmed by sensory or mental stimulation. During a meltdown, a person may scream, cry, and become physically aggressive toward themselves or those around them. Autism meltdowns are most common in children and younger people with autism. However, experts note that “the state […]

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is diagnosed through a series of different symptoms. Few are as recognizable and common as the symptoms of ASD relating to social dysfunction. It’s noted that cases of mild and severe autism often exhibit some form of social dysfunction, particularly in the realm of subtle, non-verbal communication. It’s important to recognize that […]