On the one hand, a clear diagnosis can bring a sense of relief, and on the other hand, autism is a life-long challenge with no specific "cure," which can cause all sorts of emotions to pop up as you try to figure out how to manage things moving forward. It sounds like you ...
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Autism is a developmental disorder that encompasses a variety of symptoms like communication difficulties, behavioral challenges, and social interaction problems. Families cope with autism by managing stress, maintaining energy levels, sticking to a schedule, nurturing other relationships, and managing financ...
Thoughts like, his life is going to be unhappy because he has Down syndrome. No woman will ever love him because he has Down syndrome. It’s a terrible thing to be mentally retarded. These were all things that I had solidly as beliefs that were causing me great suffering and none of ...
Two studies were conducted to better understand how children with intellectual disabilities (ID) empathize with the feelings of others during social intera
Inability to cope with unexpected stimuli: Over-reaction or inappropriate reaction to loud or unexpected noises. How to tell if your dog has autism Pet owners often wonder if their dog’s behavior indicates something more serious, such as canine autism. While some behaviors may seem unusual or...
Apologies in advance, this is going to be a long one. I also want to note before getting started that the way I describe things here is not how I woul...
This can have a profound impact on your and your baby's overall well-being. Biofeedback can help you navigate and manage your stress and anxiety with real-time feedback, promoting wellness. Managing Pain It is common for a pregnant woman to experience symptoms such as backaches, headaches,...
How Music Can Make You a Better Person Music has the power to bring forth our better nature. Some interesting studies have been done on what researchers refer to asprosocial behaviors. These are voluntary behaviors intended to benefit others, such as empathy, kindness, generosity, helpfulness, an...
Using art as a means to help deal with difficult feelings and thoughts, art therapy can improve a number of conditions. For example, children who are suffering from cancer can find the process to be helpful in reducing symptoms, and it can also help with learning problems and depression. The...