Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) presents unique challenges for those affected, often involving difficulties with motor skills, sensory processing, and functional mobility. These challenges can have a significant impact on daily activities, social interactions, and overall quality of life. Physical therapy (PT) plays a vital role...
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is a scientific approach to understanding and improving behavior. It is also a well-known and proven method to help children with developmental disabilities, including autism, learn new skills that make daily life easier. Here's a breakdown of how ABA works and...
Navigating school life for a child with a disability can be challenging. However, more schools are embracing person-centered, strengths-based approaches that recognize and nurture each child's unique abilities and potential. Parents and teachers can collaborate to create a supportive and enriching educational experience by focusing...
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is a widely recognized approach for supporting children with autism and other developmental challenges. Unfortunately, common misunderstandings about ABA can lead to confusion. Research indicates that some parents and educators hesitate to use ABA strategies due to exposure to inaccurate information....
Is your child struggling to fall asleep or waking up throughout the night? ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) can help children who have trouble sleeping by focusing on the behaviors that might be getting in the way of good sleep. By looking at your child’s unique...
A topic that many families bring up during consultation sessions and that leads me to make some clarifications is the use and differences between Asperger and Autism. Asperger became a diagnosis in 1992, when it was included in the tenth published edition of the Diagnostic Manual...
I was honored and pleased to be invited by the United Nations to speak at the Virtual Event: "Inclusive Quality Education for All" that took place for World Autism Awareness Day this past April. It was an opportunity to discuss a topic close to my heart:...
Autism: Positive News for Spanish-Speaking Countries Within the framework of World Autism Awareness Day, the United Nations held a Global Virtual Event on Friday, April 8, 2022. Our Founding Director, Dr. Mapy Chavez Askins, was invited to offer her contributions to Autism in Latin America. Below...
Sleeping Issues and Autism Fighting sleep, waking during the night, or sleeping in too much are common, mostly harmless, issues that many children face, but not only are children with ASD, or Autism Spectrum Disorder, twice as likely to experience these issues, they're more likely to...
Service Dogs for Children with Autism Children with ASD, or Autism Spectrum Disorder, deal with a lot of unique challenges and finding solutions to overcome those challenges can be quite difficult. Luckily, there are plenty of tools, resources, and treatment options available to help children with...