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Maintaining Healthy Boundaries for Children with Autism

Added By Ky ra Myers Ky ra Myers Meet The Editorial Team Authored By Ky’ra Myers, Licensed Master Social Worker – Camp Worth Clinical Director Ky’ra Myers, Licensed Master Social Worker – Camp Worth Clinical Director read more Published: October 19, 2021 Updated: October 12, 2021 Creating and maintaining healthy boundaries is challenging. For children…

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Social Skills Groups or Individual Therapy for Autism

Added By Ky ra Myers Ky ra Myers Meet The Editorial Team Published: October 16, 2021 Updated: October 12, 2021 Every child’s autism journey is unique. When it comes to finding the right type of autism therapy for your child, the options may seem overwhelming. Generally, autism is best treated with multiple approaches. Programs like…

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Common Communication Struggles for Children with Autism

Added By Ky ra Myers Ky ra Myers Meet The Editorial Team Published: October 10, 2021 Updated: October 12, 2021 Children living with ASD can show symptoms in the first six to eighteen months of their lives. Often, these symptoms include difficulty communicating, expressing needs, and understanding the world around them. Some children on the…

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Kinds of Therapy That Are Beneficial for Autism

Added By Ky ra Myers Ky ra Myers Meet The Editorial Team Published: September 10, 2021 Updated: September 7, 2021 Children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder have unique needs. The severity and type of symptoms vary between each child, and a one-size-fits-all type of therapy will not benefit your child in the best way possible.…

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How a Child Can Succeed in Social Skills Groups for Autism

Added By Ky ra Myers Ky ra Myers Meet The Editorial Team Published: September 5, 2021 Updated: September 7, 2021 Seeing your child with autism succeed in their development is the goal of every parent. One of the key symptoms of ASD is a lack of social skills, as many children with autism struggle to…

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What Is High-Functioning Autism?

Added By Ky ra Myers Ky ra Myers Meet The Editorial Team Published: August 29, 2021 Updated: September 3, 2021 Perhaps you’re the parent of a child that may be demonstrating signs of an autism spectrum disorder. You may have had a doctor give tell you your child may have high-functioning autism. But, what is…

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How a Social Skills Program Can Improve Communication Tools

Added By Ky ra Myers Ky ra Myers Meet The Editorial Team Published: August 3, 2021 Updated: August 13, 2021 Learning social skills is essential for everyone, but even more so for your child living with an autism spectrum disorder. A social skills program can help teach crucial lessons to help them handle group settings…

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How Autism Parent Training Can Benefit the Whole Family

Added By Ky ra Myers Ky ra Myers Meet The Editorial Team Published: July 27, 2021 Updated: July 14, 2021 If your teen has autism, you understand the frustration and stress that can happen if you are not fully prepared. An autism parent training program can help you communicate with your autistic teen and provide…

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3 Tips for Mitigating Negative Behaviors in a Child with ASD

Added By Ky ra Myers Ky ra Myers Meet The Editorial Team Published: July 13, 2021 Updated: November 30, 2021 Living with a child with autism presents its own set of challenges that require a special amount of love and care. When negative behaviors begin, it is vital to understand how you can help your…

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Ways to Strengthen Your Relationship with Your Autistic Child

Added By Ky ra Myers Ky ra Myers Meet The Editorial Team Published: July 10, 2021 Updated: July 14, 2021 Positive family relationships are vital for all families, especially for those with autistic children. However, trying to connect with children with autism often presents unique challenges as these children can become laser-focused on one task…