Handling Rejection
Handling rejection helps children understand and respond kindly when someone says no. Learn 4 respectful strategies to support your child's social confidence.
Supporting Children Sensitive to Loud Household Sounds: Practical Sensory Strategies
Learn practical sensory strategies to support children sensitive to loud household sounds. Understand their experience and discover respectful ways to help them feel comfortable.
What Can I Say When I Need Something?
Teach your child 6 practical phrases to ask for help, more, choices, and express when they're done. Supports speech, gestures, signs, and AAC.
Millet-Based Gluten-Free, Casein-Free Diet Shows Promise for Children with Autism in India: A 12-Week Pilot Study
A 12-week pilot study in India found that millet-based gluten-free, casein-free diets are feasible and well accepted by children with autism spectrum disorder, with potential nutritional and behavioral benefits.
Rare SH2B1 Gene Variants Linked to Neurodevelopmental Disorders and Metabolic Features
A study links rare SH2B1 gene variants to neurodevelopmental disorders with metabolic symptoms, expanding understanding of their clinical impact.
New Framework Links Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia, and Other Neurodivergent Profiles Through Shared Neural Architecture
A new framework suggests autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and other neurodivergent profiles share a common neural architecture characterized by high processing costs, offering a unified perspective on diverse developmental conditions.
Gut Microbiota-Derived 5-HTP Shows Potential to Improve Autism Symptoms in Animal Models
New research indicates that 5-HTP produced by gut bacteria may cross into the brain and reduce autism-related behaviors in animal models, highlighting a potential therapeutic pathway.
Transition from Classroom to Recess: A Simple 4-Step Visual Routine for Young Children
Learn a simple 4-step visual routine to help young children transition smoothly from classroom activities to recess, reducing anxiety and improving cooperation.
Genetic Variants in Na+,K+-ATPase Linked to Diverse Neurological Disorders: A Comprehensive Review
A systematic review has identified 123 genetic variants in Na+,K+-ATPase subunits linked to a range of neurological disorders, including epilepsy, migraines, and neurodevelopmental conditions.
Using Visual Schedules as an IEP Accommodation: A Mom’s Practical Tip for Classroom Success
Discover how visual schedules can be a powerful IEP accommodation to help your autistic child navigate school days with confidence and less stress.