What is Tacting?
Tacting is an important skill to build especially for children with ASD. It can help them increase social communication and reduce repetitive language.
ABA therapy can unlock a child’s verbal potential and help them build the language skills necessary to describe their...
Autism Assessment for Children: What To Expect And How To Prepare For It
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) doesn’t look the same in all children, which makes it difficult to diagnose. ASD can sometimes be detected at 18 months of age, or even younger. Some children can get a diagnosis when they are around 2 or 3 years old, which is considered...
Licensed ABA Therapists are Your Child’s Development Partners
For parents of children with autism, finding ease in day-to-day activities can be tough. That’s why it’s important to find a support system that genuinely understands the unique challenges of families with a loved one diagnosed with ASD.
Licensed ABA therapists can be your...
Poor Eye Contact – ASD
Did you know that making eye contact can be stressful and very uncomfortable for people in the spectrum?
Studies suggest that avoidance of eye contact is an early indicator of autism spectrum disorder—and it’s not that they’re socially challenged or indifferent like...
Savant Syndrome
Savant syndrome is a condition in which persons with ASD or other developmental disorders exhibit impressive abilities. These are called splinter skills or savant abilities, which are considered remarkable in contrast to the typical characteristics of autism. These skills are...
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