Every April is Autism Awareness Month. If you spend much time on social media, you might notice many people posting images of blue puzzle pieces on Facebook and Instagram. During April, it’s also common for the media to spend more time focusing on autism. This kind of awareness is amazing, since diagnosis and detection are…
Often misunderstood and still shrouded in mystery, autism spectrum disorder is a lifelong developmental disability that affects a wide array of functions and abilities, including verbal and nonverbal communication, behavior, and thought patterns. Symptoms of autism can manifest at as early as 12 months of age; most parents notice symptoms at around 2 years of…
Anyone who has a child with autism knows that the disorder is extraordinarily complex. It can create gaps in the ability of a child to communicate and understand social reciprocity. It also manifests by creating limited interests and repetitive behavior. As a parent, it can be hard to determine what kind of treatment is right…
When someone you love is diagnosed with autism, the first thing that you likely think of is how you can help them and provide them with the services they need. This ever so important decision cannot be made lightly. It must be highly researched and thought over with the person in mind. Every person is…
Autism affects countless millions of people around the world. In 2020, the CDC estimated that around one out of every 54 children in the United States is diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder. People naturally want to find treatments and therapy for autism. However, this often causes people to put their beliefs in untested therapies…