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For children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), visual supports like photographs, drawings, objects, written words, etc., are often life-changing tools. Many individuals on the spectrum struggle with communication, ...

Raising a child with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) can be a demanding experience for any parent, but the autism stigma surrounding the diagnosis can make ...

Finding out your child has autism may take you from being a busy parent to an overwhelmed autism parent! You suddenly must cope with a ...

Improving autism social skills is essential to the growth and development of children on the spectrum. Social interaction and communication difficulties are common features of Autism ...

Preparing for ABA-at-home therapy can benefit children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and related disorders. ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) programs implemented in a child’s natural environment ...

Developing social skills for children with autism is a widespread consideration for parents, professionals in the field of autism, and educators. ABA therapy focuses on ...

Experts working with individuals on the autism spectrum all agree that early intervention for autism is vital. We now know more about Autism Spectrum Disorder ...

In this article, we will provide some ideas and criteria to help you make an informed decision when choosing the right BCBA and RBT for ...

The answer to whether autism is a disability or disorder is complicated. If you’re a parent with a child on the spectrum, you may have ...

TBH, TBH creature, the autism creature, the creature, and yippee are all names for a simple, computerized, hand-drawn character who has become the unofficial mascot ...

Learning the appropriate language and autism terms used in treating Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) will help you understand your autistic child’s needs and symptoms. Below, ...

Nonspeaking autistic college students are making headlines and history as they graduate this year. David Teplitz and Hari Srinivasan, two UC Berkeley students, made national ...

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy focuses on helping individuals with autism acquire daily living skills that may seem out of their reach. ABA focuses on ...

Social stories are learning tools created to support safe and meaningful communication between individuals with autism and their parents and providers. Developed by Carol Gray ...

High-functioning autism, sometimes called HFA, is not a diagnosis or official medical term. You will not find high-functioning autism in the DSM-5, the official diagnostic ...

According to today’s science, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a developmental disability with a broad range of symptoms, including challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, ...

Children and adults diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) often develop mental health conditions. While autism is a developmental disorder, autism and mental health issues ...

Dr. Riva Ariella Ritvo created the RAADS-R  (Ritvo Autism Asperger Diagnostic Scale-Revised) test to address the significant gap in autism screening services for adults. With ...