For people with language difficulties who struggle to communicate, music therapy can be extremely helpful. When autistic children struggle to enunciate what they are feeling or want to say, music can provide a method of communication and social interaction. In music therapy, people use a range of musical activities instead of words to communicate. This…
The benefits of dogs in various human therapies has been the subject of many studies over the years. People now understand that a dog is more than man’s best friend; it may be man’s best therapist too. But how do these furry friends help children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD)? A Dog Shifts Their Focus…
Parents are often anxious about whether to tell their child that they are autistic. That anxiety sometimes stops them from sharing this with the child, but experts agree that it’s better to have that conversation as early as possible. Why You Should Tell Your Child One of the primary motivations for telling your child is…
The transition of moving to a new home can be tough on anyone, but helping autistic children is especially important. While they may not express their distress in the same ways that neurotypical children do, children with autism are still feeling a lot of stress and anxiety during this time. In fact, research has found…
Play is an integral part of all children’s development, learning, wellbeing, and confidence. Sensory toys provide sensory stimulation that engages sight, sound, touch, smell, taste, as well as balance, body awareness, and internal physical feelings and cues. As such, they are particularly useful toys for children with sensory issues: If your child is hypersensitive to…
Autism ID bracelets have been gaining in popularity due to their many benefits. Many autistic children have trouble with verbal communication and/or have lapses in memory – especially when they find themselves in a stressful situation. Worn on the wrist, a personal identification bracelet speaks for them when they cannot. By stating that the child…
Tom and Jerry. Salt and pepper. Key and lock… Autism and fussy eating. Certain things just go together! There are many challenges that come with being on the autism spectrum, but one of the most common is difficulty dealing with mealtime. Many people with autism find it difficult to sit through a long meal or…
Children reach several milestones throughout their life, but children with autism may reach these milestones at a different rate than their peers. Autistic children may also have several other milestones that are more unique to their social impairments. By focussing on their strengths and encouraging your child’s progress, you can help them reach their goals….
Autism Spectrum Children must have resources to help them stay calm. If you have a child with autism, you will know they are sometimes prone to express their feelings through temper tantrums and autism meltdowns. These tantrums and meltdowns by Autism Spectrum children often occur when children have difficulty expressing their emotions or feel emotionally…
Children often tend to be fussy eaters, but when your child has an Autism Spectrum Disorder, they can be far more selective for various reasons. Autistic children may even display severe discomfort or pain and experience severe meltdowns at mealtimes due to this food aversion. If this is not managed correctly, this can lead to…
