Yes and no. One little boy I know will repeatedly wish his little sister would go away and that he hates her. He doesn’t really, although that may be the way he feels in the moment. Most brothers and sisters feel this way at some point, and time apart makes it easier. This particular little… Continue reading Do autistic people really mean the things that they say?
Do autistic people like animals?
It’s possible. Higher functioning kids on the spectrum love animals, even though they need to be taught through repetition to be kind and take care of animals. The thought that something which doesn’t speak could feel pain or fear is a difficult concept for any child on the spectrum because their whole world is their… Continue reading Do autistic people like animals?
Can Autistic Kids Have A “Crush” on Someone or Fall In Love?
This question is very common. So many parents have asked me. Well What can I say? My answer to that is, Absolutely. It’s human nature to want love, be loved and express that love verbally, emotionally and physically. Even kids with autism who do not speak will “dry hump” an object or person they have… Continue reading Can Autistic Kids Have A “Crush” on Someone or Fall In Love?
Autism And OCD Comorbidity
Although this doesn’t happen all the time, many parents report OCD behaviors to their children’s teachers, doctors, and therapists. It’s fairly common for children with autism to become hyper-fixated on a topic and memorize absolutely everything there is to know about that one topic. They will talk non-stop about that topic even when that topic… Continue reading Autism And OCD Comorbidity
Does sensory processing disorder get worse with age?
No, it doesn’t. There are a couple of reasons why. Children and teens with autism have been taught how to process some sensory issues such that they are able to either ignore it or have noise cancelling earphones for situations that will really bother them. The therapy they receive for sensory processing disorder is called… Continue reading Does sensory processing disorder get worse with age?
Why Do Autistic People Like Video Games Such As Sonic or Mario Bros.?
This is actually a really simple one. Eye-hand coordination, interaction with something that doesn’t expect or demand eye contact, and engaging the brain without engaging the body is all part of the world of video games. Most of us who have played Sonic or Mario or any other popular video game know that we completely… Continue reading Why Do Autistic People Like Video Games Such As Sonic or Mario Bros.?
Do autism symptoms get worse with age and why?
The answer is, not always. If there was adequate intervention early on in the adult’s life and they were diagnosed with autism when they were little, then many symptoms can get better. For instance, say a child had a lot of aggression when he was little. If there were treatments and approaches used from second… Continue reading Do autism symptoms get worse with age and why?
Scalp Acupuncture And Autism
It has been proven that scalp massage effects the dispersement of endorphins in the brain. Women and men alike receive pleasurable stimulations when the scalp is rubbed rotationally from the temples to the base of the neck. People who sit in a salon or barber chair for a shampoo and cut are immediately relaxed. While… Continue reading Scalp Acupuncture And Autism
Tongue Acupuncture And Autism
Parents who have children with autism will go to strange lengths sometimes to help their children out of behavioral problems. Acupuncture is definitely one of them, because most autistic kids aren’t just going to sit still and allow a stranger to insert needles into their body. Given that it is illegal to hold someone down… Continue reading Tongue Acupuncture And Autism
Why You Should Earn a Certificate in Behavioral Intervention & Autism
This certification program in most states requires that the student already have a Bachelor’s degree in a related field. Teaching, counseling , special education, etc., are all examples of the types of Bachelor’s degrees that are accepted and expected prior to enrollment. The courses include three to five classroom courses, depending on the state and… Continue reading Why You Should Earn a Certificate in Behavioral Intervention & Autism