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Hand movements in autistic children are one of the most common and recognizable behaviors associated with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). While they can feel confusing or even alarming at first, understanding... Read More

Aggression in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is one of the most challenging behaviors parents face. Whether it manifests as hitting, biting, kicking, or intense emotional outbursts, these behaviors can... Read More

Mealtime should be a time for connection and nourishment. But for many parents of children on the autism spectrum, dinner can feel more like a daily battle. The untouched vegetables. The meltdowns over a new brand of... Read More

Few things are scarier than turning around and realizing your child is gone. For parents of children with autism, this fear is all too real. Nearly half of children on the autism spectrum will attempt to elope at... Read More

Children with autism may experience challenges with handwriting, fastening clothes, or keeping up with peers on the playground.Many parents of children with autism notice early signs of movement and coordination... Read More

If you're the parent of a child with autism, you've probably noticed that your little one experiences the world a bit differently than other kids. Bright lights might bother them. Certain textures could... Read More

If your child struggles to focus in school, has big emotional reactions, or seems to interact differently with other kids, you've probably found yourself searching for answers. Maybe a teacher mentioned ADHD. Maybe a... Read More

Potty training is a major milestone for any child. But when you're potty training an autistic child, the process often looks a little different. It might take longer. It might require more creativity. And it... Read More

When someone mentions that a child is "on the spectrum," they're referring to autism spectrum disorder (ASD), a neurological difference that affects how children communicate, interact socially, and process... Read More

If you are parenting an autistic child in the Atlanta area, you have probably seen sensory overload in action, even if you did not have a name for it yet. Maybe your child melts down in Publix when the carts rattle... Read More

For decades, Asperger's syndrome was considered a distinct condition on the autism spectrum. Named after Austrian pediatrician Hans Asperger, who first described the condition in 1944, it was characterized... Read More

If you're a parent in the Atlanta area navigating your child's recent autism diagnosis, you've probably noticed certain behaviors that seem to happen over and over. Maybe your little one flaps their... Read More