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A Behavioral Blueprint for Managing Autism with Love and Strategy
A Behavioral Blueprint for Managing Autism with Love and StrategyUnderstanding and managing autism requires a blend of empathy, structure, and strategic interventions. Based on extensive experience in developmental pediatrics, here are in-depth strategies for five key areas to support individuals with autism effectively.Creating a Structured EnvironmentEstablishing Routines: Structure is crucial when managing autism. Daily routines […]
The Top 5 Autism Management Techniques for Parents
The Top 5 Autism Management Techniques for ParentsUnderstanding and managing autism requires a blend of empathy, structure, and strategic interventions. Based on extensive experience in developmental pediatrics, here are in-depth strategies for five key areas to support individuals with autism effectively.1. Creating a Structured EnvironmentEstablishing a structured environment is fundamental when managing autism. Routine offers […]
Sensory Processing Disorder vs Autism: What’s the Difference?
The toddler in the doctor’s waiting room screams any time someone’s cell phone rings. The child is also compelled to touch seemingly every object in the room. Does the child have sensory processing disorder or autism spectrum disorder? It can be difficult to tell. That’s why the child’s family is at the doctor’s office. They […]
9 Benefits of Using Autism Communication Cards with Your Child
Did your child recently receive an autism diagnosis? If so, one of the many challenges you might be facing right now is figuring out the most effective ways to communicate with them. Some children who have been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder don’t have too much trouble communicating. But studies have shown that up to […]
How Does Autism Affect Auditory Processing in Young Children?
Did you know that our brains process 11 million bits of information per second? That’s like processing several paragraphs in the blink of an eye! But for some young children with autism, this remarkable ability can be disrupted. Understanding the connection between the two is crucial for parents and caregivers. It can help them support […]
What Is the M-CHAT-R Autism Screening Test?
Autism. It is a mental disorder in the United States that has gained more and more awareness over the last few decades. There are over 5.4 million adults in the United States that have autism. However, there are signs of autism at an early age. Tests like the M-CHAT-R allow parents to see if their […]
Is Autism Genetic? How Family History Might Affect Your Child
Just this year, about 1 in 36 children were diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. The disorder does not discriminate based on ethnicity or economic background. However, diagnosis rates for boys are around four times higher than they are for girls. Is autism genetic or is it a combination of various factors that interact with one another? Should […]
Understanding Autism Triggers in Children on the Spectrum
Did you know that one in 100 children has Autism? That means that there are a lot of children with Autism—many of whom are probably not properly diagnosed. You may be feeling that your child has triggers that seem to point to the Spectrum. If you are feeling that way, you may want answers. Luckily, […]