Giving autistic kids the autonomy to make choices about their learning boosts their engagement and motivation. Whether it’s selecting a book for a project or choosing how to approach an assignment, it encourages a sense of independence and supports their mental health and self-confidence. This ca...
Is it a good or bad thing for autistic children? What should parents look for when seeking out a new clinician? Myths about Black neurodiversity “So masking in the neurodiverse world refers to basically acting like a neurotypical person. The biggest one is eye contact. In the neurotypical ...
Autistic kids might show minimal interest in socializing or they’ll fail to recognize social cues altogether. Consult your child’s pediatrician if you suspect a bigger issue than shyness. Once you’re fairly certain that your child is just shy and that there aren’t any underlying health ...
TheU.S. Centers for Disease Control and Preventionhas an updated review of what's involved in diagnosing autism in kids. "Diagnosingautism spectrum disorder[ASD] can be difficult because there is nomedical test, like a blood test, to diagnose the disorder," the agency noted. "Doctors look a...
A recent viral video of a group of pre-teen kids bullying and berating an elderly bus monitor showed us just how pervasive it is in society for children and teens to be rude and disrespectful to adults. Sadly, this kind of behavior from kids is everywhere, and it only seems to...
I do know I had a belief I’d be less than a whole woman if I didn’t get married and have kids. At 60, I just don’t know if any of it was ever the right choice for me or if I ended up doing more harm than good – despite every effort to parent them better than I ...
“It’s possible that, in someone who has social anxiety and isn’t used to looking at people, having just a casual glance can feel like staring because they’re not used to it,” explains Kilduff. Autism Autistic people often communicate and carry out social interactions differently than ...
Read the full-text online article and more details about "Movies Show Others How to Help out Mums; Birch Carroll and Coyle Will Host a Special Screening for Parents with Autistic Kids" - The Morning Bulletin (Rockhampton, Australia), August 26, 2010...
For autistic kids, visual schedules: Increase understanding through the use of images Provide predictability and routine Communicate changes in routine in a familiar way Help students understand what is expected of them without having to rely on verbal directions ...
I have a 16-year-old autistic/ADHD son who has a bad attitude. He hates school, probably due to all the bullying. He has made a few friends but of course these are the people that drink too much and get into trouble. He keeps a part-time job but complains constantly aboutMore ...