Meltdowns are not uncommon for people on the autism spectrum and there are many things that can contribute to them. Author and mother of an
The diverse team of neurologists, behavior therapists, occupational therapists and speech therapists at KidsLink Neurobehavioral Center provide simple explanations on everything related to behavior issues (also referred to as autistic meltdowns or tantrums) in children with autism.
As the Covid pandemic comes under control with the advent of new vaccines and immunity, it is clear that we will need to wear masks
Your child has been newly diagnosed and you are most likely overwhelmed with all the early intervention – OT, PT, SLP, IEP etc etc. As
Sensory processing issues are common in kids with autism and refers to trouble managing information that comes in through the senses. I will be answering
For children with sensory issues, a haircut can be a nightmare. Here are some simple tools and ideas that have worked for my son, that
If your child is newly diagnosed, what should you do first? From my experience parenting two boys on the spectrum, here are the first three
The why, the when and the how of guardianship for your child The rules of Guardianship may vary a little bit from state to state.