Service Dogs for Kids on the Autism SpectrumJolanta Benal
This past year has had quite an impact on everyone, having to cope with social distancing, mask wearing and basically staying inside our own little bubbles. But it's been especially tough for those on the autism spectrum. Julie Mower, executive director of The Phoenix Center in Nutley, a no...
"Kids with autism tend to struggle with change, so the uncertainty presented by Covid-19 may make them feel even more anxious as they worry about the impact of the virus on themselves, their family and their friends," Dr. Boshoff says. "This disruption to normal routines, such as not g...
==>How to Prevent Meltdowns and Tantrums in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder Tantrums are one of the most common problems in young kids with ASD. They may appear to go into a state of rage, panic, anxiety or fear for no reason at all. This might involve screaming, crying, resisti...
are video games good for children affected by autism and to inform parents and educators about how to use technology to help kids with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Here are just a few of the responses from kids on the spectrum I’ve questioned about their love of this game: There are no rules.As mentioned above, one of the biggest commonalities I found in interviewing children with Autism about their love ofMinecraftis the freedom that they have to ...
Navigating the “ebb and flow” of everyday interactions can be an art for anyone – but it can be especially precarious for a child on the autism spectrum. However, with parental support, these young people can grow to learn ways to improvise and improve the quality of those interactions....
San Diego, a wintertime family favorite destination, is hot again this summer. Local theme parks, SeaWorld San Diego and Legoland California (a Certified Autism Center) always please with new delights. You can build your own LEGO-themed raft at the Water Park. Seaworld’s Arctic Rescue,...
Like many families with children on theautism spectrum, Jake's parents sought treatments beyond traditional speech andbehavioral therapies. One that seemed promising was magnetic e-resonance therapy, or MERT, a magnetic brain stimulation therapy trademarked in 2016 by a Newport Beach-based company cal...
Clinics offering MERT sell it as a “safe and effective treatment for autism” that yields “miraculous results” for kids on the spectrum. Most compelling to many families is an oft-cited marketing claim that research has shown MERT to improve speech and eye contac...