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Sensory-Friendly Back-to-School Strategies for Anxious Children With Autism
Key Points: Why Going Back to School Can Feel Overwhelming for Kids With Autism For many children with autism, going back to school after a break can feel overwhelming and
Functional Behavior Assessment Autism: BIPs, Behavior Intervention Plan Examples, and School Support
Key Points: Children with autism may show behaviors that affect learning or daily routines. A functional behavior assessment uses evidence-based ABA methods to understand why these behaviors occur, viewing behavior
504 Plan vs. IEP for Autism: Understanding School Accommodations and Special Education Rights
Key Takeaways 1. 504 Plan Autism = Access: A 504 plan autism provides equal access to education through school accommodations autism like extended time, sensory supports, and visual schedules. It
The Autism–Epilepsy Link: Understanding Shared Brain Pathways and Seizures
Key Takeaways What is Epilepsy? Epilepsy is a chronic neurological condition marked by recurrent, unprovoked seizures, sudden episodes of abnormal electrical activity in the brain that can cause temporary changes
Autism Picky Eating, ARFID, Sensory Food Aversion: Coping With Food Therapy
Key Takeaways What Is Autism Picky Eating? Autism picky eating, ARFID in children, and sensory food aversion exist on a spectrum. Feeding challenges are common in children with autism, often
Understanding Sleep Challenges in Autistic Children: Insomnia, Regression, and Behavioral Solutions
Key Takeaways Why Children with Autism Struggle With Sleep Sleep difficulties affect up to 80% of children with autism, according to the National Health Institute. Autism insomnia, sleep regression autism,
Understanding Anxiety in Autistic Kids: Signs, Triggers, and ABA Strategies
Key Takeaways Anxiety is Common in Autistic Individuals Anxiety is common in autistic individuals, with studies from the National Institute of Health showing up to 80% experiencing it. Anxiety in
Speech Goals for Autism: Effective IEP & Communication Strategies
Key Points: Communication is more than words, it’s how children share their world, connect with others, and understand daily life. For children on the autism spectrum, speech goals for autism
Understanding Proprioception in Autism
Key Points: Imagine scratching an itch without looking or pressing a pencil just right to write neatly. That’s proprioception, your body’s internal navigation system. It tells you where your limbs