Teaching the ABC’s: One Step at a Time
Teaching a child with severe autism to write the alphabet is a journey filled with both challenges and hope. In this video, Danielle sits with Isabella, using hand-over-hand support to help form each letter...
Category: Essential Autism Skills Development
Understanding Echolalia in Autism: A Comprehensive Guide
Introduction Echolalia, the precise repetition of words and sounds, is a common feature associated with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). This blog post aims to shed light on Echolalia’s role in child development, particularly within...
Top 10 Educational Toys for Autistic Adults in 2025
Introduction: Educational Toys for Autistic Adults Educational toys serve as powerful learning tools for autistic adults, offering much more than simple entertainment. In 2025, these specialized tools help develop focused interests, enhance cognitive abilities,...
Understanding Autism: Evidence-Based Strategies for Education and Communication
Autism—often called Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)—is a complex neurodevelopmental condition. It influences how a person communicates, interacts socially, and processes the world around them. Because each individual’s experience with autism is unique, the supports...
Finding Support for Siblings of Children with Autism
Having a sibling with autism can pose challenges. It’s common to feel envious of the extra attention given to your autistic sibling or to find it hard to connect with them. However, there are...
Managing Anger in Adults with Autism: How to Deal with Autism Anger in Adults
Managing Anger in Adults with Autism — Start Here If you’re searching for how to deal with autism anger in adults, you’re in the right place. Anger isn’t “bad behavior” — it’s a signal....
Autism and Sleep: What You Need to Know
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental condition that can cause significant social, communication, and behavioral challenges. In addition, people with ASD may also have difficulty sleeping. Sleep problems are one of the most...
Debunking Myths About Autism: Why You Can’t “Grow Out” of the Disorder
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects communication, social interaction, and behavior. The condition is characterized by a range of symptoms that can vary in severity and can be diagnosed in...
10 Tips For Teaching An Autistic Child To Write
Autism comes with many unique challenges, especially in learning how to communicate and express oneself through the written word. Many autistic children have difficulty writing in an organized fashion, lack the fine motor skills...
What difficulties may an individual with autism have in communicating verbally when interpreting verbal information?
Autistic individuals often face difficulties in communicating verbally, which can be a result of sensory issues, difficulties in expressing and comprehending language, and difficulty in interpreting verbal information. This can be a major barrier...