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Understanding Autism

Boy with CDD Sitting Alone

Childhood Disintegrative Disorder: Symptoms, Causes, and Management

C: Autism TreatmentA: Danny Gavin

Childhood Disintegrative Disorder (CDD), also known as Heller's syndrome, is a rare developmental disorder characterized by a sudden and severe…

Girl With PDA Not Listening to Her Mom

Comprehensive Guide to Understanding PDA in Autism

C: Autism TreatmentA: Danny Gavin

It's a bright morning, and you gently ask your child to put on their shoes. Instead of a simple task,…

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 at Table Smiling and Holding a Pencil

Understanding Autism: What Causes it?

C: Understanding AutismA: Danny Gavin

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

Autistic Girl Getting an EEG in a Hospital

Understanding the Relationship Between Autism and Seizures

C: Autism BehaviorA: Danny Gavin

Have you ever wondered why some children with autism seem to experience seizures? It's a question that has puzzled parents…

Child with non-verbal Autism

A Guide to Understanding Low-Functioning Autism

C: Autism SymptomsA: Danny Gavin

They exhibit behaviors that make it extremely difficult to conduct daily life. Their symptoms are more prominent than those of…

Child being taught by a woman

The Guide to Errorless Learning

C: ABA TherapyA: Danny Gavin

Tears, outbursts, and throwing objects are the scenarios parents often describe to us when they try to teach their autistic…

Parent learning aba therapy techniques

The Importance of Parent Training

C: ABA TherapyA: Danny Gavin

You’ve received the official autism diagnosis, located a suitable treatment center, and met with your child’s ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis)…

Stressed out child

Recognizing Autistic Burnout

C: Autism BehaviorA: Danny Gavin

Imagine living in a world ill-equipped to meet your needs with little to no support available. From being expected to…

Kids playing with sensory box

Autism Self-Soothing Techniques

C: Autism BehaviorA: Danny Gavin

Learning to self-soothe begins when most of us are babies.  Whether it’s sucking our thumb, cuddling a plush animal, blanket,…