Navigating Challenges With Pediatric Therapy Services
Navigating Challenges With Pediatric Therapy Services As a parent or caregiver, you want the best for your child. When you need science-backed strategies to help identify where your child needs guidance and in which areas they can thrive, it’s best to take a holistic approach to provide you with the best assistance. Each area of […]
Read MoreHow Social Anxiety Affects Individuals With Autism: Tips for Coping
We understand the challenges social anxiety presents in individuals with autism. These often co-occur and overlap, making coping particularly stressful in certain social settings. What Is Social Anxiety? Social anxiety develops through a seemingly irrational fear of being exposed and embarrassed in social situations. Anxiety manifests in physical reactions like increased heart rate, shortness of […]
Read MoreWhy Pediatric Therapy Services are Vital for Your Child’s Development
Pediatric therapy uses a scientific approach to focus on your child’s development and ongoing success. The treatment and strategies used can vary depending on the unique challenges presented and are positioned to give your child the best outcome. You should consider different factors when discovering you need help with your child. Children of differing ages […]
Read MoreBenefits of ABA for Children With Autism and Anxiety
Many children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) experience high levels of anxiety. While some of their thoughts and feelings may be due to biological factors, anxiety can also result from an inability to express wants and needs. Treating anxiety in children with autism requires a multifaceted approach that takes a child’s entire well-being into account. One valuable […]
Read MoreExploring the Link Between Sensory Processing and Anxiety in Autism
Some children with autism may also show signs of a sensory processing disorder (SPD). Depending on the strength of this disorder, it can cause extreme anxiety for children in very normal environments. In fact, school can be one of the most stressful places for children with a sensory processing disorder. Similar to autism, SPDs present […]
Read MoreThe Connection Between Autism and Anxiety Disorders
If your child with autism struggles with anxiety, you are not alone. Many children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are also diagnosed with an anxiety disorder at some point in their lives. While science doesn’t know the exact connection between these disorders yet, research suggests that a relationship does exist. We know you want the best for […]
Read MoreHow to Help Children With Autism Cope With Panic Attacks
Every parent wants their child to be healthy and happy, and watching your child struggle with panic attacks is upsetting. Anxiety and panic disorders are common among children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Children with ASD can experience these feelings suddenly and frequently, making daily functioning a challenge. In this guide, we’ll discuss strategies and treatments […]
Read MoreGuide to Sensory Processing with Tips and Strategies
Young children have a fascinating way of perceiving the world around them. From a young age, a child reacts to sights, sounds and textures in their own special way. For some children, processing the five senses can lead to an overload of emotions. If you think your child might be showing signs of unique sensory […]
Read MoreHow to Recognize Anxiety in Autistic Individuals
Many children with autism spectrum disorder also experience anxiety, with nearly 40% receiving an anxiety diagnosis at some point. The reasons for this vary, but many anxiety symptoms in autistic kids stem from and overlap with specific phobias, obsessions and compulsions. As a parent, you might notice your child stimming more or displaying unhealthy coping mechanisms as […]
Read MoreDoes My Child Need Speech Therapy?
Proud parents may gush over their two-year-old’s baby talk, but if they are still using the same mispronunciations when they are four or five years old, something is probably off. It might be time to ask: does my child need speech therapy? The earlier your child is evaluated, the easier it will be to correct […]
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