An autism-friendly Halloween starts with understanding what your child wants and needs. Explore flexible ideas for costumes, trick-or-treating, sensory support, communication, and safety.
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Starting a new school year can be both an exciting and nerve-wracking chapter of any child and their family’s life. But for children and teenagers with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), managing symptoms of autism and anxiety while preparing for the school year can be particularly intense. With the increase in change and new demands each upcoming school year brings, it’s not surprising that many neurodiverse families experience stress and overwhelm around this time.
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Applied Behavior Analysis, also called ABA therapy, is a leading approach for helping children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) thrive. However, many parents and caregivers feel overwhelmed or unsure about how to support their children with ASD who are undergoing this type of therapy.
A child being diagnosed with autism can leave parents wondering what comes next. This step-by-step guide explains what happens after an autism diagnosis, including how to understand the diagnosis, support your child at home, explore therapy options, and begin building the right care plan for your family.
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Table of Contents How to deal with an autistic child acting out? Does your child with autism act out frequently? Or maybe the behavior doesn’t happen all the time, but when it does, it feels intense and difficult to manage. For many families, autism acting out can be one of the most stressful parts of
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Elopement is a common safety concern for some children with autism. Discover why it happens and how ABA therapy can help reduce these behaviors.
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Learn about the RAADS-R Autism Test, its meaning, and how it helps identify autism-related traits in adults as part of the evaluation process.
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Discover what pathological demand avoidance is, its key traits, and why some individuals strongly resist everyday demands. Learn how it relates to autism.
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Every April, the world unites to recognize and support individuals living with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) during World Autism Awareness Day and World Autism Month.
Celebrating World Autism Awareness Day and Month in 2026! Read More »
Athletes with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are becoming increasingly visible in sports, broadening public understanding of neurodiversity and various paths to athletic success. Many families ask: Can children with autism play sports?
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