Puberty can be a challenging time for any adolescent, but for those with autism, the sudden physical, emotional, and social changes can be particularly overwhelming. During this formative period of growth, young people with autism must learn to manage their emotions, interact with their peers, and develop the skills to thrive in a rapidly changing …
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Autistic children challenge with sensory issues and experience difficulty processing information from one or more of the five senses (sight, hearing, smell, taste, and touch). Sensory issues are one of the diagnostic criteria for autism spectrum disorder. Each autistic individual is unique and is predisposed to specific sensory sensitivities. These individuals may be either hypersensitive …
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Adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) often face social isolation, discrimination, and other challenges throughout their lives. This can be especially challenging when they reach adulthood, which is a time when most people begin to build more independent lives. In this post, we’ll cover some ways that you can support someone with ASD as they …
The word “autism” can be scary for parents because it means their child is different from everyone else. There are a lot of questions about raising an autistic child, from “How should I react when my child acts differently?” to “How can I help my child develop social skills?” One of the best ways to …
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What is Music Therapy? Music therapy is a way of using the power and beauty of music to heal. It’s been proven to help with mental, emotional, physical and cognitive concerns. Music therapy has been shown to be useful in addressing various issues that can come up with autism such as social skills, stress, language …
