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Recognizing Autism in Girls

Added By Ky ra Myers Ky ra Myers Meet The Editorial Team Published: January 16, 2023 Updated: January 10, 2023 Recognizing the signs of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in young children can be challenging. Girls, in particular, may exhibit signs differently than boys. It is important to be aware of the potential signs of autism…

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Autism Awareness Resources for Schools

Added By Ky ra Myers Ky ra Myers Meet The Editorial Team Published: January 2, 2023 Updated: January 9, 2023 Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disability that can cause social, communication, and behavioral challenges. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 1 in 54 children in the U.S. are…

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Importance of Social Skills

Added By Ky ra Myers Ky ra Myers Meet The Editorial Team Published: December 7, 2022 Updated: November 15, 2022 Humans need socialization to thrive and succeed in life. It’s essential for any person’s growth and development, and children need to develop strong social skills to navigate the challenging world around them. Social skills can…

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Signs of Nonverbal Autism in Children

Added By Ky ra Myers Ky ra Myers Meet The Editorial Team Published: October 1, 2022 Updated: September 29, 2022 Autism spectrum disorder affects millions of children each year, with wide-ranging symptoms in each case. Some children will have minimal trouble socializing and communicating, while others will have a very limited vocabulary. Knowing the signs…

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What is Nonverbal Autism?

Added By Ky ra Myers Ky ra Myers Meet The Editorial Team Published: August 4, 2022 Updated: August 8, 2022 Autism spectrum disorder is a term used to describe a wide range of neurodevelopmental disorders. One of them is nonverbal autism. In this particular condition, an individual has difficulties or significant delays in communication. If…

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Signs of High Functioning Autism

Added By Ky ra Myers Ky ra Myers Meet The Editorial Team Published: August 2, 2022 Updated: August 8, 2022 Autism is a neurodevelopment disorder, meaning it involves the way the brain processes information. Individuals with autism are often on a spectrum, with some having only a few traits, such as difficulty with socializing or…

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Increased Anxiety and Stress in an Isolated World

Added By Ky ra Myers Ky ra Myers Meet The Editorial Team Published: July 16, 2022 Updated: July 25, 2022 Anxiety and stress are on a steep increase, even before you factor in the external difficulties that the pandemic has created. Although humans are more connected than ever before, we seem to have never felt…

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Does My Autistic Teen Need Behavioral Intervention?

Added By Ky ra Myers Ky ra Myers Meet The Editorial Team Published: July 10, 2022 Updated: June 30, 2022 Autism is a developmental disease that affects 1 in 68 children in the U.S. today. It impacts their development and ability to communicate and socialize with others and can sometimes create inappropriate behavior that requires…

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