Advocating for Sensory Accommodations at School: A Practical Parent Guide
Learn practical steps to advocate for sensory accommodations at school that respect your autistic child's dignity and support their learning and comfort.
Making Grocery Shopping More Predictable
Discover practical strategies to make grocery shopping more predictable and manageable for young children with sensory or communication needs, turning a challenging outing into a positive experience.
Clothing Texture and Tag Sensitivity: Practical Sensory Support for Young Children
Learn how to support young children sensitive to clothing textures and tags with practical strategies that respect their sensory needs and comfort.
New Eye Gaze Shift Task Shows Promise in Autism Assessment: Pilot Study Findings
A new pilot study finds the Eye Gaze Shift Task (EGST) may be a feasible and accurate tool to assess eye gaze behavior in children with autism, showing strong diagnostic potential alongside existing methods.
AI Chatbot Shows Promise for Supporting Autism History Taking and Referral in Adults
A new AI-powered chatbot shows promise in helping adults explore autistic traits by supporting structured history taking and referral preparation, potentially easing diagnostic delays.
Study Explores Engagement of Children with Moderate to High Support Needs Autism in Motor Skill Programs
A study examining motor program engagement in children with moderate to high support needs autism found that relational and regulatory strategies by therapists play a key role in supporting participation.
Study Links Evidence Accumulation in Gaze Perception to Social Functioning and Psychopathology
Research suggests that difficulties in accumulating evidence from social cues like eye gaze are linked to social cognition deficits and symptoms of psychosis and social anxiety, but not autism traits.
Simple Sticker Storytelling: A Fun Learning Through Play Activity
Discover Simple Sticker Storytelling, a fun learning through play activity that builds fine motor skills, language, and creativity in young children.
Study Compares Effects of Fecal Microbiota Transplantation and Ketogenic Diet on Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
A clinical study compared fecal microbiota transplantation and ketogenic diet in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, finding both improved symptoms with distinct gut microbiota changes.
Asking for a Break
Learn how to help your child ask for a break when feeling overwhelmed. This guide teaches four key social skills to communicate needs and respect boundaries effectively.