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Understanding Autism Loneliness: Causes, Impact, and How to Cope
Explore the impact of autism loneliness with empathy and discover ways to foster connection and hope for those who feel isolated. Read more...
ABA Therapy: Addressing Stereotypy and Self-Injury
Explore ABA therapy for autism, focusing on stereotypy and self-injury, their causes, and intervention strategies. Read more...
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Understanding Visual Stimming in Toddlers: Signs, Reasons, and Management
A comprehensive guide on visual stimming in toddlers, including understanding the behavior, common signs and behaviors, reasons for visual stimming, its relation to autism, management techniques, and guidance towards more... Read more...
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Empowering Individuals: Alternative Therapies for Visual Stimming
A comprehensive guide to understanding visual stimming, the reasons behind it, and alternative therapies such as ABA therapy, complementary and alternative therapies (CAM), and sensory activities for managing and empowering... Read more...
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Sensory Overload in Adults: Tips to Calm the Senses
This article provides an overview of sensory overload in adults, including its causes, associated health conditions, symptoms, coping strategies, tips to calm your senses, creating a sensory-friendly environment, and the... Read more...
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Autism + Savant Syndrome: What is the Connection?
A comprehensive overview of Savant syndrome, including its defining characteristics, the close association with autism, exceptional skills found in individuals, rarity and prevalence, the link between autism and Savant syndrome,... Read more...
Autism Repetitive Behaviors: What They Mean for Autistic Adults
Autism Repetitive Behaviors: What They Mean for Autistic Adults
What others dismiss as “strange habits” are often lifelines for autistic adults. Repetitive behaviors help us soothe our nervous systems, reclaim calm, and remind ourselves that we are not broken... Read more...
Autism Awareness
Autism Awareness: What It Means & Why Awareness Matters
Learn why autism awareness matters and its impact on individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). This comprehensive article provides insights, FAQs, and a deeper understanding of autism awareness. Read more...
Autism Stress
Autism & Stress: Understanding, Causes & Coping Strategies
Autism & Stress:Causes and impacts of stress in individuals with autism and their families. Find practical tips for creating a supportive environment, implementing sensory strategies, establishing routines, and promoting self-care. Read more...
Social Skills in Autism: Why, the Challenges & Strategies for Lasting Friendships
Social Skills in Autism: Why, the Challenges & Strategies for Lasting Friendships
Learn effective strategies for improving social skills in adults with autism, including tips for building and maintaining friendships & relationships. Read more...
Demand Avoidance in Autism: What It Is, Causes & Management
Demand Avoidance in Autism: What It Is, Causes & Management
If you are a parent of a child with autism, chances are you have encountered the term "demand avoidance." But what exactly is it, and how does it affect individuals... Read more...
Understanding Alexithymia: The Emotional Blindness
Alexithymia and Autism: Understanding Emotions Differently
Alexithymia can make it hard to identify or explain emotions, and it’s common among autistic adults. This guide explores what it means, why it matters, and how to find comfort... Read more...

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