Autism Resources for Daylife
A groundbreaking study recently published in Nature Genetics has uncovered a novel gene associated with autism[1]. This gene, KMT5B, is critical to developing the brain and nervous system. The research’s implications could pave the...
Identifying whether a child is on the autism spectrum is of utmost importance, and an autism assessment is critical to achieving this. Our article offers a detailed guide on the entire process, including the indicators clinicians watch out for and the different assessment tools utilized.
Greetings, I am Amit, a proud mother to Saar, my 17-year-old son who has autism. The journey has been challenging but rewarding since Saar was diagnosed. At that time, fear and uncertainty clouded my...
Hello everyone, Hello, it’s Amit Saar’s mom. I wanted to share a personal aspect of our journey. My son has autism spectrum disorder, which affects his social interaction, communication, and behavior. However, despite these...
This list contributed by NorawyMom at the autism-pdd.net iPod applications that may be relevant for people with autism/Asperger’s and the people who work with them. https://www.conovercompany.com/ATIA/ – Functional Skills System, with 3,200 short films....
Autism Potty Training in 3 Days? Learn How!
Barbara Lester, a licensed clinical social worker, discusses the importance of task analysis for teaching children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, focusing on toilet training and greeting behaviors. By breaking down skills into smaller, manageable steps and supporting each step while rewarding progress, children can learn new behaviors effectively.
How do you teach children with autism to use the toilet? For some children with autism, a simple visual story works well at teaching toileting. However, this does not work for everyone. Using the...
We are currently in the process of teaching our daughter, who has autism, how to use the restroom for bowel movements. Unfortunately, she seems to be hesitant about the idea. As a result, we...
An autistic man is suing Walmart after the company refused to allow his service dog into its stores. The man, who has not been identified, says that his dog is essential for his mental...
