When you hear the word autism, most people think of children. But the truth is, those children eventually become adults, and adulthood doesn’t replace autism. Have you ever wondered what happens when your autistic child becomes an adult? Let’s get down to the facts on how autism manifests itself through a lifetime and what an […]
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Having a child with autism can mean having a child that may need extra support with daily tasks. Thankfully, in the world of technology we live in today, there are resources parents can use to be the best parents they can be for their children. Resources range from reading books to going to ABA therapy
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If you have a loved one with autism and you’ve researched treatment options, you’ve probably heard about ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) therapy and what it can do to help your family. One of the main reasons ABA therapy is so effective is that it’s meant to explore variables that affect behavior in order to promote
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Mainstream media and the online autism community have been examining tech billionaire Elon Musk’s May 8th announcement as host of Saturday Night Live that he is on the autism spectrum. Some sites praise Musk for bringing autism into the spotlight and being a potential role model. Other organizations are saying his announcement did more harm than
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Autism diagnoses have drastically increased over the last few decades. However, scientists still do not know what causes autism spectrum disorder (ASD) exactly. Many theories and studies link certain genetic and environmental factors to autism, but none have been declared causes. Still, knowing the factors that could potentially increase the risk of having autism is
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The COVID-19 pandemic has been hard on everyone. However, people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have faced special challenges during this time. The sudden changes have made the past year extremely difficult for people with autism and the people who care for them. Some of the ways that the COVID-19 pandemic impacted people with autism
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What can you expect from ABA therapy for autism as a parent? ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) therapy is a treatment for those with autism spectrum disorder based on proven scientific evidence. Rather than trying to change one’s personality or fit people into categories, it simply gives children alternatives to certain behaviors so that they can
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What will it be like living with an autistic child? Many people hear a diagnosis for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and become overwhelmed with fear, not knowing what it will be like for a child to live with autism. An autism diagnosis, while life-changing, simply means you’ll have to take extra steps to care for
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About one in every 36 children may have autism. In fact, the prevalence of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has increased over the years. If you recently discovered your child has autism, it’s important to start exploring options for early intervention. You might want to consider applied behavior analysis therapy or ABA therapy. ABA therapy could
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It is difficult to know precisely how many people have Asperger’s syndrome. In fact, while many still use the term Asperger’s, it is no longer considered a separate diagnosis. People formerly diagnosed with Asperger’s syndrome are diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder today. Some professionals, however, estimate that roughly 1 in every 250 people have an
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