Autism
Autism
Tantrums versus Sensory Meltdowns
You know the scene – a child screaming, stomping his feet and crying. It’s the behavior we usually call a temper tantrum. For kids...
Autism
AAC Apps and Autism
In the age of the iPad, tablet technology goes far beyond Facebook and Angry Birds. For many children with autism who struggle to communicate,...
Autism
Halloween for Your Child with Autism
Lions, tigers and bears, oh my! With a little bit of practice and preparation, Halloween for your child with autism can be a fun time...
Autism
Using Fixations to Motivate Children with Autism
“Ready, set, GO!”
For Andrew Shreve, a Carmel 6-year-old with autism who loves everything about cars, those three words were among the first he spoke...
Autism
Navigating College for Students With Autism
The transition from high school to college is often fraught with uncertainty, and that’s especially true for the growing number of students with autism...
Autism
Water Safety for Children with Autism
Pool season has arrived, bringing with it swimsuits, sunscreen and, for parents of children with autism, added anxiety over keeping their kids safe around...
Autism
Autism and Music Therapy
“If I say everything I see, I might ruin someone’s day!”
Ava Driskell is singing to herself, repeating a musical reminder meant to help the...
Autism
Autism Early Intervention
Growing awareness about autism is fueling a push for earlier intervention aimed at shoring up deficits in a child’s brain development giving them a...