Autistic and Change

May 3, 2016 authentic 0

Preparing a person with autism for change A person with an ASD can find any kind of change difficult. Sometimes, changes that are apparently small […]

Redirect Behavior

May 2, 2016 authentic 0

Challenging Behavior Some people with autism can display challenging behavior. It includes what would normally be considered physically aggressive behavior, but can also include other […]

Autism and Anxiety

May 2, 2016 authentic 0

Anxiety in autistic adults   Autism and Anxiety is a real difficulty for many adults with autism or Asperger syndrome. It can affect a person […]

Eye Contact and Autism

April 29, 2016 authentic 0

https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/why-toddlers-with-autism-avoid-eye-contact/?WT.mc_id=SA_MB_20161221 Toddlers with autism are oblivious to the social information in the eyes, but don’t actively avoid meeting another person’s gaze, according to a new […]

Autism and Sex

April 3, 2016 authentic 0

Sex education and puberty Here are some ideas for talking to your child about puberty, sex, sexuality and relationships, as well as links to some […]

Visiting the Dentist

April 1, 2016 authentic 0

Going to the dentist can be a very stressful experience for those on the autism spectrum and their caregivers. Here are some strategies that can […]