One method of helping those with autism is the low arousal approach. Instead of focusing on the child’s behavior, this is one method in which the caretakers change what they do. Combined with other forms of treatment, this approach could reduce the meltdowns that occur or reduce the intensity of emotional outbursts. If your child…
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If you have a teenager diagnosed with ASD, you may note frustration with their reading or other skills. Literacy and ASD is a difficult combination to handle when struggles occur. If you need extra help for your teen with ASD to improve their reading or other skills, don’t give up. You can find assistance to…
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Anger rumination and ASD tend to correlate frequently. In fact, children with autism have a higher chance of anger rumination than their peers without ASD. For parents who have children with anger issues, the sudden outbursts can feel unpredictable and disconcerting. Getting help for your child and yourself can make dealing with anger rumination easier…
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Why is it important to maintain your child’s daily schedule during pandemic conditions? The pandemic has made it difficult for all parents and children to live the stable, routine life they know and have grown accustomed to. For many people with autism, routines are vitally important. That’s why it is crucial for you to stick…
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Transitions and autism are not evenly matched. That is, many people with autism find it is challenging to transition. However, transitions are important in everyday life and the big picture as well. That’s why it is so important for you to have tools and strategies to help with transitions and lifestyle changes. Our team at…
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Are you finding it hard to set autism boundaries with your child? This is not uncommon. Yet, once you work on this and achieve setting boundaries with children, your life and child’s life improve. That’s a critical concept for many children and parents. While hard to do, it can be life-changing for you. At Camp…
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It is easy to become overwhelmed and unable to get through the day when dealing with children. Even those who may be able to handle themselves can be a challenge. For families with children with autism, things get much harder. You may feel worn out and lack the same drive you once did, even though…
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We often hear from parents of girls with autism in TX that they feel the world doesn’t help them as much when it comes to dealing with a girl with autism than it does when a parent has a son with autism. We understand the frustration. Much of the literature out there on autism is…
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Everybody, not just children, struggles with transitions to a certain extent. Think about the times you changed jobs or had to move to a new neighborhood. You may have felt anxious, a bit confused, and lost. The less familiar the new place was, the harder the transition was. You learned to adapt, however. That is…
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Sensory processing issues are common in individuals with autism. Sensory processing education in TX indicates that there are two extremes to these disorders. The majority of individuals who have sensory processing issues are overstimulated by touch, taste, sound, and light. These individuals will often avoid wearing certain clothing, avoid foods with odd textures or smells,…
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