Added By Ky ra Myers Ky ra Myers Meet The Editorial Team Published: April 29, 2022 Updated: April 22, 2022 Children and teens living with autism can experience emotional outbursts that they are unable to control due to overstimulation. They experience a complete internal or external sensory overload and cannot control their actions. Managing behavioral…
Added By Ky ra Myers Ky ra Myers Meet The Editorial Team Published: April 28, 2022 Updated: May 4, 2022 Sensory-friendly activities give children with autism games and interactive activities they can participate in that will not overstimulate their senses and potentially lead to a meltdown. A common symptom of autism is overstimulation of their…
Added By Ky ra Myers Ky ra Myers Meet The Editorial Team Published: April 28, 2022 Updated: April 22, 2022 Aggression in kids with autism is a common symptom that can make life very difficult for them and their families. If parents struggle to control their child’s aggression, they may limit social activities for the…
Added By Ky ra Myers Ky ra Myers Meet The Editorial Team Published: April 27, 2022 Updated: April 22, 2022 Children with autism have more gastrointestinal problems than other children, making mealtime problematic. A child with autism’s diet that works with their unique symptoms can significantly improve their well-being and reduce some of the common…
Added By Ky ra Myers Ky ra Myers Meet The Editorial Team Published: April 25, 2022 Updated: April 22, 2022 Social skills are essential for everyone to interact with others and form healthy relationships. Children with autism do not have the natural ability to learn the intricacies of socializing with peers and can feel frustrated…
Added By Ky ra Myers Ky ra Myers Meet The Editorial Team Published: April 21, 2022 Updated: April 22, 2022 For parents raising a child with autism, it can be challenging to stop bad behavior that has become a habit. Parents can inadvertently reinforce bad behaviors and make things more complicated than they need to…
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…
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…
Added By Ky ra Myers Ky ra Myers Meet The Editorial Team Published: March 28, 2022 Updated: March 14, 2022 There are medications for autism available that are known to significantly reduce your child’s symptoms and allow them to lead a more independent life. Since autism has so many symptoms with different levels of severity,…
Added By Ky ra Myers Ky ra Myers Meet The Editorial Team Published: March 22, 2022 Updated: March 14, 2022 Forming positive strategies for mealtime can significantly improve your child’s chance of leading a healthy and independent life. One common symptom of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is mealtime issues such as trouble with new foods…