Sensory play is a game or activity that stimulates the five senses of sound, sight, smell and taste. Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), who may struggle to process sensory information, need this. They might be sensitive to certain sounds, or find bright lights distressing. Children love using their hands during play, touching, building, painting…
Children with ASD may have more gross and fine motor skills challenges than their peers. Typically, an at-home child exercise routine will work well for children diagnosed with autism as they may feel overstimulated in public spaces. Read on for our list of exercises for kids with autism. Benefits Of Exercise For Kids With Autism….
You may be wondering what your next steps should be now that your child has been diagnosed with autism, which would be entirely reasonable. Although the level of awareness surrounding autism has significantly increased over recent years, very few people are fully prepared when they receive an ASD diagnosis for their child. However, there is…
The ACK Give Back Project.-At Autism Centre for Kids, we are dedicated to finding new and innovative ways to help as many children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) as possible. We have been providing therapy services for kids with autism for over 20 years. It is crucial for us to get children the help they…
Proper Therapy-How does autism impact a person’s life? When a child is living with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD), it can have an emotional and physical toll on them. Working with autistic children and giving them therapy, support, and awareness can be crucial for their well-being. Proper Therapy-Emotional Impact of Living With Autism. The emotional…
Advocate for Students With ASD Since schools make up a large portion of an autistic child’s everyday life, schools’ role in supporting students with ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) can be enormous. Since autism at school is becoming something that the world is becoming more aware of, it can be critical for schools to create understanding…
Autistic Child Self-Advocate-Too often, children with Autism are seen as helpless and dependent. Although these kids may indeed require more assistance and accommodations, this doesn’t mean that they can’t acquire the necessary skills and knowledge to stand up for themselves. Autistic Child Self-Advocate-What Is Self-Advocacy? Self-advocacy is each individual’s ability (and right) to make and…
Advocacy used to be a legal term, but today it has new people working for social change. An advocate can be committed to helping, learning and standing up for certain groups of people to accelerate change. There are many different types of people that can advocate for autism awareness, including parents, family members, teachers, friends…
As parents, it can be daunting if your child is diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder. On receiving such a diagnosis, you may be wondering how this will affect them, their relationship with others around them and their future. You may also be wondering how you can explain this diagnosis to loved ones, friends and…
With the world becoming more aware of Autism Spectrum Disorders, there is a lot of educational and informative information being spread. Unfortunately, many misconceptions also tend to circulate. With all the information going around, it might be difficult to separate fact from fiction. What Are Some Common Misconceptions About Autism? Some common misconceptions bout ASD…
