5 Tips for Making the Holidays Autism-Friendly
While the holiday season is a time to reflect on your blessings and express gratitude for all the wonderful things in life, it can also be very stressful for people with autism and their families. Here are some tips for making the holidays autism-friendly with...
Traveling with an Autistic Child
Changes in routine and daily structure can be challenging for children with autism. However, parents and caregivers can try these recommendations from experts and other families when planning a trip or vacation with their autistic child: A couple of weeks before you...
5 Calming Techniques for Children with ASD
Many children with ASD may act out when they’re stressed, fearful, frustrated, or anxious. Because children with ASD often have difficulty expressing and communicating their feelings in socially acceptable ways, their distress may take the form of an emotional...
Sleep Issues in Children With Autism (ASD)
Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have a higher incidence of sleep disturbances compared to children who don’t have ASD. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), 50 to 80 percent of children with ASD have sleep problems that include the...