Autism

Today, around 1 in 44 children in the United States have been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), according to the CDC’s Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring Network. It’s important that these children, and their adult counterparts, have access to effective treatments for ASD, so they can live their lives as successfully and independently as […]

When an individual is diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), they are also given a further diagnosis based on the severity of their disorder. This is dictated by the three levels of autism, with level 1 being the least severe and level 3 being the most severe. They are also defined by how much support

Pathological Demand Avoidance, otherwise known as PDA, is a personality profile of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) that is slowly gaining recognition as a diagnosis in the medical field. It can help people with autism and their parents and loved ones to better understand how autism affects them and how it can be treated in the

Many people who have loved ones diagnosed with autism and/or obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) will be able to note the similarities between the two disorders. New research even suggests that the two are linked and that people on the autism spectrum may be more likely to be diagnosed with OCD. One study (Leyfer et al. 2006)

Many people with disabilities or physical limitations need specialized methods of assistance to help them go about their everyday lives. Service dogs, in particular, have become increasingly common due to their ability to provide security, support, and guidance for those who need them. For those who have been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, service dogs

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) includes the word ‘spectrum’ for a reason, since autism can manifest in very different ways that are measured along a  spectrum. The autism spectrum marks the degrees of severity with which an adult or child is affected by their ASD diagnosis. Today, the term ASD is broadly used to refer to

Learning in the traditional school system can be difficult for children on the autism spectrum. Though there are specialized schools and learning centers for children and adults with neurodevelopmental disorders, many children still attend mainstream elementary and high schools. If you have a child on the autism spectrum who is struggling to settle in a

Do you (or someone you know) ever experience intense negative reactions to specific sounds? Do these reactions seem “over-the-top” to the people around you? If so, you may be experiencing a medical phenomenon known as misophonia. But what is Misophonia, and how can it be treated? Keep reading for more information on this little-known sensory