Autism Spectrum Disorders

Halloween Tips For Children With Sensory Sensitivities

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Halloween is right around the corner! Most kids can’t wait to don their costumes and make their way through the neighborhood, but for children with sensory sensitivities like those associated with ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Sensory Processing Disorder, Halloween can be stressful. At Ne...

Improving Your Child’s Social Skills: Making Eye Contact

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In this age of tablets, Xbox Ones, PS4s, and Wii U, it can be nice to get some real face time (and not Facetime on your iPhone!).  As adults, we often stress the importance of eye contact with our children, but we might not explain why looking at someone is important in a social interaction.  [...

Winter Social Skills Groups

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It is that time of year when temperatures fall and hopes rise. This also means that it is time to start registering for Winter Social Skills Groups! Give your child the gift of friendship by helping them learn social skills. Winter Social Skills Groups are scheduled to start Wednesday, January 22...

It May Be Possible To Detect Autism in Infants

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You probably already know that early treatment can help mitigate the more severe symptoms of autism. While diagnostic tools are far more sophisticated now than even a decade ago, clinicians today can only begin to assess and diagnose autism in children around the age of two. As a result, research...