Category: Autism Resources

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Cost of ABA Therapy for Autism

If your child has autism spectrum disorder (or ASD), chances are that you’ve heard about applied behavior analysis or ABA …

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Aggression in Children with Autism? How to Manage Aggressive Behavior

Aggressive behaviors are common in children with autism and can pose many challenges when trying to manage them. It can …

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7 Ways to Teach Independent Living Skills to Kids with Autism

Living independently is a goal that most people have for themselves, especially as they transition into adulthood.

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Black History Month: 10 Books Celebrating Black Culture

Read stories that pay tribute to African-American culture and highlight the achievements of some well-known stalwarts of history who overcame …

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Is Your Child Repeating Words or Phrases? Understanding Echolalia in Children with Autism

Echolalia is defined as repeated words, phrases, or sentences. Many children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) may repeat what …

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Picky Eating: 7 Ways to Introduce Your Child with Autism to New Foods

Picky eating is a common issue seen in children with autism spectrum disorder. This could be a serious issue that …

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Kids with Autism: Top Tips for Stress-Free Holiday Travel

Finding ways to make your holiday travel plans go more smoothly when you have a child with autism can be …

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5 Tips to Prepare Your Child with Autism to Enjoy the Holiday Season

The holiday season is typically expected to be full of happy and joyful times. However, it can bring many challenges …

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Non-Speaking Autism: How to Improve Communication Skills in Children with ASD

It can be stressful not knowing what to do to help your child learn to speak and communicate more effectively …

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Autism and Language Development: How Parents Can Help Their Children Communicate

Children with autism often have speech and language delays. Here are some time-tested strategies on how parents can help expand …