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What Are Repetitive Behaviors in Autism?

Added By Ky ra Myers Ky ra Myers Meet The Editorial Team Published: January 30, 2023 Updated: January 10, 2023 Every year, thousands of children in the United States are diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). One of the most common and defining characteristics of ASD is repetitive behaviors. Repetitive behaviors include any behavior that…

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What Sorts of Medications Could Help My Autistic 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,…

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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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Managing Motivation for Teens 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: January 14, 2022 Updated: January 28, 2022 Children with autism are motivated by different activities, just…

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3 Benefits of Early Intervention from Parents of Autistic Children

Added By Ky ra Myers Ky ra Myers Meet The Editorial Team Published: August 17, 2021 Updated: August 13, 2021 Early intervention for autism can help give your child living with autism a better chance at developing vital skills that will help them in their lives as they get older. Autism is a lifelong neurodevelopment…