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Nonverbal and nonspeaking

Nonverbal and Nonspeaking in Autism: What’s the Difference?

Nonverbal and nonspeaking are terms often used to describe children with autism who communicate with little or no spoken language. However, neither term fully explains ...
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Autistic friendship

Autistic Friendship: 6 Ways to Help Children Build Connections

Autistic friendship can look different for every child, but meaningful connections are possible. Understanding autism and relationships helps parents recognize communication differences, respect social preferences, ...
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Splinter skills in autism

Understanding Splinter Skills in Autism: What They Are and How to Support Them

Splinter skills in autism are specific abilities that stand out compared with a child's other developmental skills. From strong memory to pattern recognition, these strengths ...
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Is Autism Overdiagnosed? 5 Facts and Insights

Is Autism Overdiagnosed? 5 Factors Behind Rising Autism Rates

As autism diagnosis rates continue to rise, many families are asking: is autism overdiagnosed? This article explores the latest CDC data, possible causes behind increasing ...
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Toddler reaching for colorful toys during play, to illustrate the topic about age for ABA therapy

Age for ABA Therapy: How Early Should ABA Therapy Start?

How early should ABA therapy start? Toddlerhood can be an important time for individualized early intervention, but no single age is right for every child. ...
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Preparing for Halloween with Autism: 8 Tips for a Scare-Free Night

Preparing for Halloween with Autism: 8 Tips for a Scare-Free Night

Celebrating Halloween with autism can bring both excitement and challenges for families. Bright lights, loud sounds, and costume textures may cause sensory overload for children ...
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