As a parent of a child with autism, the best thing you can do for your child and family is to start treatment right away. Seek out help as soon as you suspect that something may be wrong or a little off. Don’t wait years to see if your child with “outgrow” the problem and le...
Learn about autism service dogs, how they comfort & support to autistic kids, and the real-life bond between one remarkable service dog and his owner.
“Someone with autism may struggle to understand others’ emotions, facial expressions and jokes," Liu said. "Autism may make it hard for a child to create and maintain friendships, but kids with autism love to make friends. They just might do it in different ways.” To prepare a ...
With a collection of new materials, “Sesame Street” is working to help kids with autism adapt to wearing face masks and other realities of living through a pandemic. Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit behind “Sesame Street,” unveiled a series of videos this week f...
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but also have a social experience.C.Everyday social situations can be challenging for autistic children.D.She has spent 60 hours inside this virtual world, watching how the kids play and chat to one another.E.“Autcraft” builds from the interests and passions of people with autism rather tha...
Family members and caregivers of children with autism understandably want to help their child comprehend what is happening both when anticipating and after the death of a loved one. Below are some ideas about how to help kids with autism understand and cope with death and bereavement. ...
(HealthDay)—Telehealth is increasing in popularity in the United States, partly due to the pandemic. But some children with autism have difficulty sitting through these virtual appointments.
While we know it’s helpful to minimize change as much as possible for kids with ASD, it’s not always possible to schedule and anticipate when a change in routine will need to occur. Sometimes, the weather doesn’t cooperate for a preferred outdoor activity, there ...
A bakery in Rochester, NH is giving back to the community in a big way. Potter’s House Bakery and Café is providing opportunities for kids on the autism spectrum.