Around third or fourth grade, many parents begin noticing that their child who once happily played with their classmates begins eating lunch alone. Sometimes birthday party invitations vanish, and making friends suddenly feels much more complicated. Social interactions and the process of developing relationships become more complex for most children during the pre-teen and middle …
Discover how sensory differences affect behavior, learning, and everyday life in autistic and neurodivergent children. Learn about sensory seeking, sensory avoidance, common triggers, and how ABA and occupational therapy can help. Read more
If you’re the parent of a child who thinks and learns differently, you’ve probably experienced moments that feel overwhelming and maybe even a little embarrassing. A quick trip to the grocery store ends in tears. Getting dressed for school becomes a major battle. And a simple “no” can lead to yelling, crying, or even hitting. …
All kids have the occasional rough night, but for children with autism, sleep problems have staying power and really affect daily life – school, friendships, emotional regulation… pretty much everything. Sleep problems is a common complaint for those with autism spectrum disorder or ASD. It affects 80% of kids, a rate two to three times …
Interoception may sound like a fancy word, but the term simply refers to how your child senses and identifies what’s going on inside their bodies and emotions. This sensory system helps kids notice signals like hunger, thirst, temperature, pain, or even the need to use the bathroom. It also keeps tabs on autonomic motor movements like …
If your child has been diagnosed with autism, the first thing to remember is that you didn’t do anything wrong. The second thing to remember is that it’s completely human to want to fix something that feels scary or unknown. But with autism, that mindset can unintentionally put you and your child in a constant …
The secret to better hygiene for kids with autism starts with predictable routines but it doesn’t end there. Read more to learn what the experts say about hygiene and autism. Read more
Children with autism are often defiant (oppositional behavior), have anxiety, and struggle with communication and sensory overload. Read more
Children with autism often struggle to find and use words. You can help by understanding why your child is nonverbal or has speech delays and how to help them. Read more
Discover how ABA therapy helps children with autism manage emotions, reduce meltdowns, and build healthy coping skills for lifelong confidence. Read more