Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a complex neurodevelopmental condition characterized by persistent difficulties in social interaction, communication, and repetitive behaviors or interests. According to the CDC, approximately 1 in 54 children in the United States is diagnosed with ASD. However, recent studies suggest that the prevalence of ASD is increasing worldwide, making it a significant… Continue reading Prevalence and characteristics of autism among children under 8 Years
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How to keep autistic kids productive during the Covid-19 pandemic time
Activities to Help Calm Your Autistic Child The pandemic has caused everyone to go a little crazy with its random timing and its abrupt change in schedules. Parents are home more. Siblings have no alone time with friends and pets are trying to figure out why you all are around more now than ever! You… Continue reading How to keep autistic kids productive during the Covid-19 pandemic time
My autistic son is out of control
My autistic son is out of control. What do I do “I need some advice. My autistic son, is entirely out of control, no matter what we do, we cant get him to stop knocking his own teeth out, kicking his grandmother, whom has a lot of health issues, making himself throw up, hurting himself, hurting… Continue reading My autistic son is out of control
How to make an autistic child respond to his name
My autistic child is not responding to his name. What do I do? This strikes me as a very strange request, but only because it sounds more like somebody’s asking for dog or cat training. Your autistic child may not respond when you say or call his or her name for any number of reasons,… Continue reading How to make an autistic child respond to his name
How to prepare an autistic child for a new baby
New Baby on the Way: Your Autistic Child and Baby Preparations This is not an easy thing to do, even with children that are not on the spectrum. Some kids are excited and great when they hear they will have a little brother or sister. Others, not so much. Children on the spectrum are the… Continue reading How to prepare an autistic child for a new baby
11 things never to say to parents of a child with autism
Eleven Things You Should Never Say to a Parent Who Has A Child with Autism Some people say the dumbest things sometimes, and often they say the cruelest and unkind things too, thinking they are trying to be helpful and positive, but completely missing the mark. If you are a parent with a child on… Continue reading 11 things never to say to parents of a child with autism
Can I give my autistic child up for adoption
The Difficult Autistic Child and Delayed Adoption: Can You Do It? My friends have an autistic child they cannot handle. She asked me, “Can I give my autistic child up for adoption?” There isn’t a parent on this earth that doesn’t think to themselves, “Is it too late to give my child up for adoption?”,… Continue reading Can I give my autistic child up for adoption
How much melatonin can I give my autistic child
Melatonin and the Autistic Child: What Is Safe? If you have a child with autism and he or she can’t simply settle down and go to bed at night, you might be wondering what you can give your child to make him or her more calm and eventually go to sleep. First things first—consult with… Continue reading How much melatonin can I give my autistic child
Autism registry
Autism Registry: Scary Government Tracking or Helpful Research? Some states have recently formed an autism registry. If you are not in a state that has such a registry, you may be wondering what this is, what it’s for, and if you should register should your state ever start something similar. Parents who are very protective… Continue reading Autism registry
Summer camps for students with autism
Summer Camps for Kids with Autism: Why You Should Send Your Child Summer camps exist for both neurotypical and special needs campers across the U.S. The fact that many communities have taken notice of the fact that kids with autism need a very different sort of program speaks to the fact that these communities are… Continue reading Summer camps for students with autism