The development of social skills in all kids, especially those with special needs, is important for them to build relationships and connect with others on a more in-depth level. Scheduling play dates when your child has an off day can help your child practice social,...

When you have a child who is dealing with autism, it is vital that you know their rights when it comes to their education. Everyone has availability to learn and the freedom to get an education that can help them succeed down the road. Education is tailored...

These days with teenage suicide, bullying, and self-harm on the rise, many getaway camps aren’t just offering wilderness survival skills and outdoor fun. Summer camps are including the regular beautiful outdoor scenery, friendship building, and outdoor activities such...

Autism is a condition that affects the nervous system and is found generally early in a child’s life. It affects the development of language and social interaction skills. In almost all cases, autism has been shown to affect speech patterns and even motor skills. Some...

Autism Spectrum Disorder is exactly just that, a spectrum that a child will fall on depending on the severity of their disorder. Although the severity and symptoms can all differ, they all show similar abnormalities in the same fields. Social interplay, verbal and...

There are many theories and research that are suggesting the cause, or possible causes of ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder). While there is no proven cause for the diagnosis, research that suggests there is a genetic link to ASD is strongly supported. The research...

Research has been ongoing for some time now regarding the effects that genetics play in certain psychiatric disorders such as Autism, Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder, and Depression. It has been discovered that certain psychiatric disorders have certain gene...

Individuals with Autism can respond to certain words, known as “trigger words,” in very different ways. Sometimes the response can be aggressive, violent, or result in socially unacceptable behaviors. To better understand the concept of trigger words for individuals...

Executive function is defined as the ability for an individual to accomplish a task by controlling their behavior enough to do so. Executive function uses cognitive skills to complete the task. A new research study conducted by the University of Potsdam in Germany...

Disruptive Behavior Disorders The two most seen types of Disruptive Behavior Disorders are Conduct Disorder (CD) and Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD). Disruptive Behavior Disorders are commonly found in young children but are also often misconstrued with another...