Autistic Traits Found Across Various Eating Disorder Diagnoses, Linked to Greater Clinical Challenges
Research indicates autistic traits are elevated across various eating disorders and linked to greater symptom severity, psychological distress, and social challenges.
Learning Words for Clothing
Learn how to teach young children, including autistic children, common clothing words like shirt, pants, shoes, hat, and jacket to support everyday communication and independence.
Mouse Model with Pten Mutation Shows Changes in Social Behavior and Brain Activity
A mouse model with a germline Pten mutation shows social behavior impairments, microglial activation, and increased oxytocin activity, shedding light on neurodevelopmental disorder mechanisms.
Study Explores Telehealth Autism Evaluations Amid Network Challenges: Key Technical and Clinical Insights
A new study examines how network quality affects telehealth autism evaluations, finding that diagnostic scoring remains reliable under moderate internet disruptions but certain behaviors are more sensitive to video freezes.
Helping Young Children Cope with Social Frustration
Learn practical strategies to help young children cope with social frustration, understand their feelings, communicate needs, and find calm with supportive adults.
Challenges and Strategies for Gender-Affirming Hormone Therapy in Autistic Transgender Adults
A study reveals that autistic transgender adults may face unique challenges in adhering to gender-affirming hormone therapy, highlighting sensory and executive function factors and suggesting supportive strategies.
Snack Time Routine Visual Learning Set: 5 Steps to Help Your Child Build Independence
Help your child build independence with this Snack Time Routine visual learning set. Teach 5 simple steps: wash hands, get snack, sit down, eat snack, and clean up.
Supporting Children Sensitive to Bright Lights: Practical Sensory Strategies
Learn practical sensory strategies to support young children sensitive to bright lights. Discover signs, causes, and respectful ways to create comfortable environments at home and beyond.
Transition from Mealtime to Playtime: A 4-Step Visual Routine for Young Children
Learn a practical 4-step visual routine to help young children smoothly transition from mealtime to playtime, supporting communication, predictability, and independence.
Supporting Young Children with Frustration: 6 Positive Steps for Parents
Learn 6 positive steps to support young children, including autistic children, in managing frustration through prevention, communication, and calm responses.