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Autism Play

Young girl spinning in circles

Learn About Spinning in Children with Autism

C: Autism BehaviorA: Danny Gavin

It may involve twirling a marble and watching it spin, staring at a moving ceiling fan, or your toddler spinning…

Autistic Boy Climbing on Monkey Bars

The Importance and Benefits of Exercise for Kids with Autism

C: Autism PlayA: Danny Gavin

Did you know that children with autism are twice as likely to be physically inactive compared to their neurotypical peers?…

Autistic Girl Playing With Sensory Toy

Exploring Sensory Play: Toys for Children with Autism

C: Autism PlayA: Danny Gavin

Did you know that autism is more prevalent than you might think? According to recent statistics, approximately 1 in 54…

Child having fun at ABA therapy

Natural Environment Teaching in ABA Therapy

C: ABA TherapyA: Danny Gavin

Boring!  That’s how many children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) interpret ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis). Traditional autism therapy is often…

Kids playing sensory games

Sensory Activities for Kids with Autism

C: Autism BehaviorA: Danny Gavin

Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) see the world differently. Some kids with ASD might have heightened senses, where a…

Child playing with blocks

Choosing Activities for Nonverbal Children with Autism

C: Autism BehaviorA: Danny Gavin

Between 25%-35% of autistic children are believed to be non-verbal. Non-verbal autism isn’t a medical diagnosis. This is because there’s…

Young boy drawing while sitting at a table

At-Home Activities For Kids with Autism

C: Autism BehaviorA: Danny Gavin

“Play is our brain’s favorite way of learning,” said American author, poet, and naturalist Diane Ackerman.  Yet, for many children…