Problem-solving skills are crucial in a dynamic world, playing a pivotal role in achieving success in many areas of life, including academics, the workplace and personal relationships. Problem-solving skills foster critical thinking and empower people to devise inventive and imaginative answers...

Meaningful connections are extremely important in our lives. They can be a source of joy, support, and personal growth. Friendships can be a safe place to share thoughts, feelings, shared interests and unique traits.

For many autistic individuals, making meaningful and lasting friendships can...

Autism and mental health form an intricate interplay, where the unique challenges and strengths of autistic individuals intersect with emotional well-being. While autism is a diverse spectrum encompassing a wide array of traits and abilities, many individuals often navigate coexisting mental...

Social skills are extremely important for navigating life. They enable us to communicate, empathize, and engage in social interactions. They play a pivotal role in forging friendships, fostering self-confidence, and even influencing academic and professional pursuits. For autistic individuals,...

The latest research shows that up to 40% of autistic individuals are non-speaking or minimally speaking. "Non-Speaking Autism" is a term that refers to autistic individuals who either can't or choose not to use words to communicate. To be clear, nonspeaking autism does not mean that an individual...

Talking about self-harm is something that might not be easy to discuss but is incredibly important. It's a topic that deserves our attention, even if it's a bit tough to wrap our heads around.

Scientists often refer to self-harm as non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI). According to Dr. Rachel Moseley,...

If you have an autistic child, you have likely heard of the benefits of a gluten-free and casein-free diet. The link between autism, diet, and the gut-brain connection has emerged as a captivating avenue of exploration, offering a new perspective on how we can support autistic individuals.

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You are probably familiar with sleep challenges if you have an autistic child. Perhaps your child has a very difficult time getting to sleep. Maybe they constantly get out of bed for a drink of water or reassurance. Maybe they are up for hours in the night playing, crying or talking, or maybe...

If you have a wonderful autistic girl in your life, you might have noticed that she can be quite different from autistic boys.

While both genders can display challenges with social communication, repetitive behaviors, and intense interests, there are notable distinctions. Autistic girls tend to...

We all know that electric feeling when we step into a stadium - the buzz of energy, the smell of stadium food, the heart-pounding music, and the lively marching band. It's an experience like no other.

But, for many of our autistic kids, the atmosphere of a stadium can be extremely overwhelming....

Let's dive deeper into the captivating world of music and discover its extraordinary impact on autistic individuals. Music is the universal language that weaves together pitch, tempo, texture, and structure and creates something truly magical that connects with each one of us.

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Let's explore a fascinating aspect of autism research that has recently come to light. We've known for a while that many autistic children have an enlarged amygdala, but did you know that this enlargement can start as early as six months of age?

The amygdala is a part of the brain that plays a...