Nov 13, 2018 | Family Resources
Despite developments in modern medicine and the copious amounts of research on the subject, Autism is a complex phenomenon that still baffles many experts. As we come to understand more about how being on the spectrum affects development and social behavior, we seem...
Sep 18, 2018 | Family Resources
Many children on the autism spectrum struggle immensely with sleep issues. Studies show that children on the spectrum are two to three times more likely to suffer from insomnia than their neurotypical counterparts of the same age. As anyone who has lost sleep may...
Aug 31, 2018 | Family Resources
With a growing movement toward recognition and representation for children on the autism spectrum, new resources are sprouting up in a variety of formats. With mobile technology’s fast evolution, mobile applications are giving parents, teachers, and caretakers...
Aug 24, 2018 | Family Resources
Many children on the autism spectrum face a variety of behavior challenges throughout their life, especially in their younger years. Studies show that positive reinforcement can be more effective than discipline. That is to say, rewarding desired behaviors in children...
Jun 21, 2018 | Family Resources
It’s no secret that having a child on the autism spectrum can be challenging in a variety of ways. One such challenge that is often overlooked, is having to explain to other children and siblings why things are different for a child on the spectrum. It can already be...
Jan 1, 2018 | Family Resources
Bullying is a problem that all children come into contact with in some form or another. Fortunately, education on the subject has started to make its way into the public eye as various anti-bullying events and organizations band together to bring an end to bullying...
