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Here are some articles I've read recently relating to ASD that have helped me understand the spectrum a little more.
People with ASD tend to learn best using visual supports like pictures or sign language rather than auditory input. Here is a guide to resources and best practices
Pediatric gastroenterologist Tim Buie sees a patient at Boston's Lurie Center for Autism.
The fashion for celebrating ‘neurodiversity’ ignores those with debilitating severe autism, says autism self-advocate and author Tom Clements
Impulse control is a part of the executive functions directed by the prefrontal cortex of the brain. This area doesn't completely develop until well into early adulthood, but some of the most rapid development happens in the early childhood years. That's why children need opportunities to practice this growing skill.That may look like the infamous marshmallow study, where a child must delay gratification and wait before consuming a treat, but it can also look like play time! Movement games that require a child to stop and go like Red Light/Green Light, Dance and Freeze, and Simon Says give kids practice quickly shifting gears and controlling their impulses to move.Pretend play is also a great way to build these skills. By taking on a new character and an imaginative storyline, children have to plan before acting, take turns and make rules to follow. They also practice thinking outside of their own perspective and act as they think another would, rather than simply following their own impulses.Our fast-paced society may give you the impression that your child needs to learn more academic skills—and sooner than ever before. However, the reality is that the "soft" social skills they gain in early childhood—through the slow, simple processes of playing and interacting, engaging with their families, and paying attention to the world around them—will serve them much better and for much longer.
What's with those cards that have non-sensical strings of words? You'll have to watch to find out.
Books reflecting the neurodiversity of our world are important, both for kids to see themselves and build empathy for others. These books about kids with autism are some of our favorites that we believe are worth sharing in the classroom.
When teachers model self-regulation and executive function skills throughout the school day to helps students productively manage their emotions and time.
The viral video of a conversation between a father and his baby highlight 10 conversation skills needed for speech, language, and communication development.
Why do some people on the autism spectrum have extreme reactions to noise? A new study is taking a closer look at this aspect of the disorder.
New research shows a happy side effect of bilingualism in young children – better executive functioning skills. Find out why these skills are important and how a second language can give them a boost.
I am so excited to share some of my favorite apps with you today! There are tons of app lists out there, but these are apps I have been using WITH SUCCESS, all year this year. Tested, tried, and true!
How a predictable structure can help families gain quality time and reduce end-of-day frenzy.
We may need to rethink some of our approaches with behavioral therapy.
In fact, participants on the spectrum had a response that was opposite of the neurotypical controls.
This brings us one step closer to understanding how and why autism occurs.
She found a lot of people didn't know about this, so she took it upon herself to explain.
Balance is always the most important thing to strive for when working with a student to manage anxiety. Read this post to learn coping strategies!
This is incredible news!
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Many higher functioning autistic girls are being overlooked or diagnosed late because they don’t fit the stereotypes and their symptoms are misinterpreted.
Several of the brain’s responses to sound are sluggish in autistic children who speak few or no words, compared with those who are verbal.
In the past two decades, autism diagnoses have soared—but new research shows that girls have frequently been overlooked, leaving them without crucial support.
How to set up calm down heavy work stations in the self-contained special education classroom to help kids with sensory, autism, or behavior issues with items you already have
