Key Points: Children with autism often face difficulties identifying, expressing, and managing emotions. Emotional challenges in autism can impact relationships, learning, and behavior. Parents can use simple, everyday strategies to…
Key Points: Executive dysfunction affects planning, organization, and self-regulation in children with autism. Practical strategies like visual supports, routines, and prompts help manage daily challenges. Parents play a key role…
Key Points: Autistic burnout can last from a few days to several months, depending on individual factors and the level of support. Recognizing early signs and reducing demands are essential…
Key Points: An autistic shutdown is a response to overwhelming stress where a person may go quiet, unresponsive, or withdrawn. Recognizing triggers and early signs can help prevent or reduce…
Key Points: CBT may not work well for many autistic individuals due to differences in communication, thinking styles, and emotional processing. Standard CBT often assumes neurotypical behavior patterns, which can…
The Hidden Autism Therapy Desert in America In the past two decades, the number of professionals certified to provide Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy—a proven intervention for autistic children—has exploded….
Maryland is grappling with a $3 billion budget deficit, prompting state officials to propose significant cuts to various programs. Among the most concerning are the proposed reductions to the Developmental…
Raising a child with autism is one of life’s most transformative experiences. It’s not just a journey of parenting—it’s a lesson in patience, advocacy, and unconditional love. For our family,…
Maryland is making headlines with the launch of a powerful new initiative: a 5-year autism plan designed to create a safer, more inclusive, and empowering environment for individuals on the…