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Navigating Severe Problem Behaviors in Autism Spectrum Disorder

Raising a neurodivergent child can be a complicated experience, especially when severe problem behaviors in autism begin to surface. These behaviors can be anything from self-injury and aggression to unexpected sexual behavior. Parents and caregivers need accurate information on why these challenging behaviors in autism occur and how to address them effectively. If you have

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Stimming and Autism: A Centered Exploration of Behavior

Many people with autism display self-stimulatory behavior known as stimming. When most people consider autism and those who stim, they often think of children who are non-verbal and engage in stereotypical behaviors such as spinning around in circles or flapping their hands compulsively. While this is undoubtedly a typical portrayal of autism by society today,

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Eagles Autism Challenge: What It Is and How It Helps

In response to the growing need for quality autism services and events, Philadelphia Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie created the Eagles Autism Challenge. The annual fundraising event presented by the Philadephia Eagles football team was designed to help support the growing needs of the neurodivergent population while giving families a chance to have a great experience

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Disorders Co-Occurring with Autism: Aware and Conscious.

Autism Spectrum Disorder can be challenging on its own, but conditions co-occurring with autism can make treatment complex. In fact, people with autism are often at higher risk of having co-occurring conditions or comorbidities as they are called. This blog post will explain and explore some of the most common comorbidities of autism, including anxiety,

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