Autism
Check out our Autism Resources below!
Mastering Visual Schedules: A Guide for Parents and Therapists
Understanding the individual needs of neurodivergent children, teens, and young adults is essential for their growth and development, and visual schedules are a key part of this journey. These tools provide a structured, visual outline of daily activities, helping to...
Understanding Task Analysis: A Guide for Educators and Families
Have you ever wondered how educators, therapists, and designers make tasks more accessible? Task analysis is the secret. This approach breaks tasks into smaller, understandable steps, making complex instructions attainable for everyone. For educators, it transforms...
Understanding Forward and Backward Chaining for Neurodivergent Learners: A Guide for Parents and Therapists
Teaching life skills to neurodivergent children, teens, and young adults can feel overwhelming, but approaches like forward and backward chaining offer valuable strategies. These methods break tasks into manageable steps, making the learning process smoother for both...
Understanding Neurodivergent Learning Styles: A Guide for Families and Educators
Understanding how neurodivergent people learn is not just important but essential in today's diverse educational landscape. Neurodiversity highlights the natural variations in human brain wiring, which means that each person, whether autistic, dyslexic, or with ADHD,...
A Comprehensive Guide to Teaching Life Skills to Neurodivergent Teens
Life skills are essential tools that open the doors to independence and self-confidence, especially for neurodivergent teens. Whether it's managing daily tasks or navigating social interactions, these skills empower young individuals to embrace life with greater...
Neurodivergent Test: A Comprehensive Guide for Parents and Adults
Navigating the world of neurodiversity can be challenging, especially for individuals suspecting they might be neurodivergent. The term “neurodivergent” refers to various ways that brains can function and process information differently from what is...
Is Autism Capitalized? A Guide for Parents and Professionals
When discussing autism, you might wonder if the term should be capitalized. In the neurodiversity community, where language matters deeply, this is more than a grammatical question—it's a reflection of identity and respect. Generally, the word “autism” is...
Understanding Types of Neurodiversity: A Guide for Parents and Professionals
Understanding neurodiversity and its many types can empower us to appreciate the distinct ways our brains work. From autism to ADHD, dyslexia to dyscalculia, each condition offers a unique lens on the world. These differences aren't deficits; they're part of human...
Gifts for Autistic Adults: Thoughtful Ideas for Every Occasion
Selecting gifts for adults with autism involves understanding and thoughtfulness. Each individual on the autism spectrum has unique preferences and sensitivities that are important to consider when choosing a present. Autistic adults may appreciate gifts that cater to...
Video Modeling Autism: Effective Strategies for Learning and Development
If you or someone you know has autism, you may be familiar with the challenges that come with learning new skills or behaviors. Video modeling is a technique that can help individuals with autism learn these skills by providing a visual model of the behavior. This...
