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5 Things to Do When Your Child Is Diagnosed with Autism

Added By Ky ra Myers Ky ra Myers Meet The Editorial Team Published: April 15, 2022 Updated: April 21, 2022 Having your child diagnosed with autism can be scary and intimidating for some parents. Many times, parents will assume the worst and worry about how they can keep their children safe and happy. The first…

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Making a Behavioral Intervention Plan for Your Autistic Child

Added By Ky ra Myers Ky ra Myers Meet The Editorial Team Published: April 14, 2022 Updated: April 21, 2022 Unwanted behavior is an unfortunate side effect of autism and can cause stress and frustration for everyone in the family. Having a behavioral intervention plan is essential for limiting harmful behavior and giving your child…

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How To Set Boundaries With Your Autistic Child

Added By Ky ra Myers Ky ra Myers Meet The Editorial Team Published: March 31, 2022 Updated: March 14, 2022 Are you having a tough time setting boundaries with your autistic child? This is not uncommon. Yet, once you work on this and achieve setting boundaries with children, your life and child’s life improve. That’s…

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Individual Therapy for High-Functioning Autism in Texas

Added By Ky ra Myers Ky ra Myers Meet The Editorial Team Published: March 16, 2022 Updated: March 14, 2022 Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) affects each person in unique ways. Some children are able to lead a somewhat normal life with minimal supervision as they grow up, while others will need 24/7 care. Individual therapy…

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What to Expect in a Family Counseling Program for Children with Autism

Added By Ky ra Myers Ky ra Myers Meet The Editorial Team Published: March 13, 2022 Updated: March 14, 2022 Family counseling for autism is beneficial for families of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Raising a child with autism can require specialized care and a significant amount of time to help them lead a…

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The Risk of Self-Harm in Children with Autism

Added By Ky ra Myers Ky ra Myers Meet The Editorial Team Published: March 10, 2022 Updated: March 14, 2022 Self-harm in children with autism is a serious symptom of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) that needs immediate attention before leading to a serious medical emergency or death. A behavior analysis program can help identify triggers…

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Autism and School Performance

Added By Ky ra Myers Ky ra Myers Meet The Editorial Team Published: March 5, 2022 Updated: March 14, 2022 For those on the autism spectrum, school is often a battleground. Autism and school performance often show a picture of the student as being non-compliant, angry, and underachieving. This is because the regular school classroom…

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Support for Siblings of Children with Autism

Added By Ky ra Myers Ky ra Myers Meet The Editorial Team Published: February 17, 2022 Updated: February 4, 2022 Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) affects more than just your child living with autism. Every family member will be affected by this condition. Having support for siblings of children with autism is vital for the emotional…

Healthy Ways for Teens with Autism to Deal with Frustration

Added By Ky ra Myers Ky ra Myers Meet The Editorial Team Published: February 14, 2022 Updated: March 8, 2022 Teens on the autism spectrum have a difficult time processing their emotions and can feel frustrated when others do not understand them. This can lead to unwanted behavior and will hinder their development toward a…

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Helping Your Child with Autism to Show Empathy

Added By Ky ra Myers Ky ra Myers Meet The Editorial Team Published: February 11, 2022 Updated: March 8, 2022 Showing empathy is an essential social skill that can help build stronger relationships for children with autism. Many children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) do not have the natural ability to understand and show empathy…