Your child enjoys rocking back and forth, making loud noises, touching shiny objects, and standing uncomfortably close to others.  These…

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

Perhaps one of the most significant challenges for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a lack of social skills. …

Anxiety does not discriminate. Anyone can experience it.  It’s the most prevalent mental health issue in the United States. An…

There was a time when children with Autism were sent to live at psychiatric institutions with extremely inhumane conditions.  That’s…

You’re at the mall trying to buy a pair of shoes for yourself when your child with autism flies into…

The significant milestones in a developing child’s life include learning to walk, talk, and use the bathroom independently.  Yet toilet…

Mac’n cheese without the cheese, nothing green in color, and "never anything crunchy" are examples of food aversions.   Starting at…

It’s natural.  Everybody does it.  Stimming.  Examples include drumming your fingers on a surface, rocking, or swaying. Stimming involves repetitive…

It is estimated that 7% of the general population in the United States has experienced at least one depressive episode…