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Hyperlexia in Young Children: When Early Reading Comes With Communication Challenges
You hand your three-year-old a cereal box, and they read the brand name aloud. They have never been taught. A few weeks later, they are sounding out street signs from the back seat. It feels like a small miracle.... Continue Reading
Hand Flapping and Autism: What It Means and How to Support Your Child
Hand flapping is a repetitive movement where a child rapidly waves, shakes, or flicks their hands, usually from the wrist. It's a form of self-stimulatory behavior, often called "stimming." Kids on the autism... Continue Reading
What Is a BCBA?
What Is a BCBA? A BCBA is a licensed clinician who develops and oversees ABA therapy programs for children with autism. They hold a master's degree, have logged hundreds of hours of supervised fieldwork, and have... Continue Reading
Echolalia in Children: What It Means, Why It Happens, and How to Help
Word-for-word repeating has a name: echolalia. It's common in young children, it often shows up in autism, and once you understand what it's actually doing for your child, you can start responding to what they're... Continue Reading
What Is an RBT (Registered Behavior Technician)?
What Does RBT Stand For? RBT stands for Registered Behavior Technician. It is an official credential issued by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB), the same organization that certifies BCBAs. You may... Continue Reading
Visual Schedule for Autism: How It Works and Why It Changes Everything
If your child with autism struggles with transitions, unexpected changes, or unpredictable routines, you are not alone. Many parents describe the same thing: mornings that dissolve into meltdowns, after-school hours... Continue Reading
How to Build an Autism Elopement Response Plan
Autistic children are four times more likely to wander than their neurotypical siblings. Of those who eloped, more than half were missing long enough to cause serious concern. Continue Reading
Screen Time and Autism
Screen time is one of the most common things parents of autistic children ask about. How much is too much? Is it making things worse? Can it actually cause autism? There's a lot of noise out there, and a fair amount... Continue Reading
The 3 Levels of Autism Explained: What Each Level Means and What to Do Next
Autism is a spectrum, which means two people with the same diagnosis can look remarkably different from each other. One child might be highly verbal and thriving in a mainstream classroom with some... Continue Reading
Rigid Thinking in Autism
Rigid thinking is one of the most common and most challenging traits associated with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). It can affect daily routines, friendships, school performance, and family life. Continue Reading
Speech Delay vs. Autism: What the Signs Actually Mean
A speech delay does not automatically mean autism, but it is worth understanding the difference. Knowing what to look for can help you take the right next steps for your child. Continue Reading
How to Help an Autistic Child Sleep
Sleep challenges are one of the most common struggles families with autistic toddlers face. Creating a bedtime routine for an autistic child requires a different approach than what works for neurotypical kids. Continue Reading
