Overcoming Prejudice and Isolation
prejudice and isolation are two things parents may encounter when their child is diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD or autism). Isolation can take the form
Negative Response to a Disruption of Routine
A child that has been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD or autism) will find it very difficult to make sense of the world. Because of this, and also because
Maximizing Positive Connections with Your Child
A child diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD or autism) finds it hard to relate to the social world. Difficulties with language, social interaction
Coping with Challenges in Daily Life
Having a child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD or autism) can pose all kinds of challenges in daily life, and it can be quite a shock to parents when their child
Adjusting to a New Family Dynamic
When a child is diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD or autism), parents may go through a whole mix of emotions. For some, it may be a tremendous shock
Dental Sedation and Autism
Oral health care for a child with the diagnosis of autism is not much different from the oral health care of other children. However, children with autism often
Traveling By Air with Your Autistic Child
Fear of flying, or aerophobia, is a condition in which a person has extreme anxiety any time he or she is forced to travel in an airplane – that is, if he or she can be
Traveling With A Child with Autism
A change of scene from a quiet and serene neighborhood to a noisy, populated theme park can make an autistic child lose their composure in an instant
Family Denial of Autism
When a family receives the news of a disability in the family, especially when it comes to the condition of a child, there can be varied reactions ranging from
Sports and Autism
There are numerous therapies dedicated to improving the communication, cognitive, and motor skills of children with autism. As the child progresses in