We tend to talk about autism in terms of individual factors, but I think it's time as a field and community that we start to think about all of the things that happen outside the individual, like their family and community sources of support, whether that's support groups, social groups...
First, it can be helpful to provide both formal and informal opportunities for social interaction with peers in school as this can support both the linguistic and social development of bilingual children on the autism spectrum, particularly those who are new to English. Second, for some bilingual...
It’s important to be able to provide support to children and adults on the autism spectrum with the grieving process in experiencing loss. Their reactions may be delayed or more intense than expected. There may also be questions and concerns around making life predictable again, to provide comf...
such as counting and problem-solving, and also recognizing and naming letters. Highly structured, ABA techniques give therapists ways to teach these cognitive abilities in a manner that will be understood and retained by the individual with autism. The early intervention sets the stage for future...
Bathroom breaks need to be longer One of the little known facts about autistic kids is that toileting is often a challenge. For a hundred reasons any child with an autism diagnosis, or suspected diagnosis, will need longer in the restroom. ...
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We should be working toward the standards for diagnosis and support set in the National Autism Plan for Children (NAPC). All health professionals need a level of understanding of ASD in order to identify difficulties that may be due to ASD and refer appropriately. There is also a need to ...
April is Autism Acceptance Month, and in the move to create truly inclusive workplaces, it’s important to actively support the autism community this month and beyond. Here are simple and practical ways organizations and individuals have been creating a more inclusive work environment to reap t...
We should be working toward the standards for diagnosis and support set in the National Autism Plan for Children (NAPC). All health professionals need a level of understanding of ASD in order to identify difficulties that may be due to ASD and refer appropriately. There is also a need to ...
Background: Caring for a child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) may be stressful and subsequently affect parents' ability to manage their child's symptoms. In this research, we explore the effects of perceived levels of support on parents' care-related stress and on ASD symptoms. 关键词: ...