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Social Anxiety vs Autism

Social anxiety disorder and autism spectrum disorder are two of the most common mental health issues. While they have a number of similarities and overlap in symptoms, such as social difficulties, they are distinct conditions with different diagnostic criteria. Understanding

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Normal Toddler Behavior vs Autism

According to the Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring (ADDM) Network, approximately 1 in 54 children in the United States has Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Autism is a broad term that describes a range of conditions that affect a child’s social,

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Weighted Blankets for Autism

A weighted blanket is a sensory tool that is used to help calm or comfort children with autism, in addition to reducing sleep problems and anxiety. Let’s dive in to learn more about the benefits of weighted blankets and how

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Executive Functioning and Autism

Executive functioning challenges, also known as executive dysfunction, are a common difficulty of autism spectrum disorder. Any parent of a child with autism should understand executive functioning, what it means, and how they can help their child with autism overcome

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Occupational Therapy for Autism

Occupational therapy is an effective means of improving cognitive, social, and motor skills in children with autism. Read this article to learn more about occupational therapy and how it can help children on the spectrum reach their full potential.  What

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Speech Therapy for Children with Autism

Speech therapy helps people who struggle with their speech and with language. Children with autism benefit greatly from speech therapy because it helps improve their communication and interaction skills.  Understanding what speech therapy is and the skills taught during these

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10 Best Books About Autism

There are thousands of published books about living with autism. These books include writings for children with autism as well as books for adults on handling an autism diagnosis. Below, we discuss the importance of these books and provide details

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Applied Pressure Techniques

Everyone loves the feeling of a good hug, but for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), the pressure in a hug accomplishes an entirely different purpose. This article will explain the science behind applied pressure techniques in autism and how

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