Key Points: Recognising subtle communication and social-interaction delays helps parents catch autism risk earlier. Identifying repetitive behaviours, sensory sensitivities and strict routines can guide proactive support. Early observation and appropriate…
Key Points: Asperger’s once described individuals with strong language skills, minimal intellectual delay, and social and repetitive-behaviour challenges under the autism umbrella. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) now covers a wide…
Key Points: Autism is classified as a neurodevelopmental disorder rather than a mental illness, helping parents understand its nature and how to support their child. Core traits include challenges in…
Key Points: Autism language goals should be specific, measurable, and tailored to each child’s communication needs. Goals often target expressive, receptive, and social communication skills. A mix of structured therapy…
Key Points: Inclusive playgrounds designed with sensory needs in mind create safer, more engaging spaces for autistic children. Thoughtful design features like quiet zones, visual cues, and autism-specific play equipment…
Key Points: Learn how ABA therapy can effectively reduce aggression and self-injury in children with autism. Discover functional behavior assessments and proven intervention strategies tailored to aggressive or self-harming behaviors….
Key Points: Children with autism may face specific challenges in expressing needs, understanding language, or picking up nonverbal cues. ABA therapy provides structured support to improve communication skills through individualized…
Key Points: The autism picture exchange communication system (PECS) helps nonverbal and minimally verbal individuals communicate using pictures. PECS is taught in structured phases, starting with basic requests and moving…
Key Points: Asperger’s in men often presents with subtle but persistent challenges in social interaction and communication. Symptoms can be overlooked or misunderstood, especially in adults who have developed coping…
Key Points: AAC devices support communication for nonverbal or minimally verbal individuals with autism, promoting connection and reducing frustration. The best autism communication devices are tailored to the individual’s needs,…
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