Category: Autism
3 Ways To Increase Your Child’s Joint Attention Skills
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March 08 in Autism, Kids Activity, Learning, Parent Tips
Joint attention. This is a term you may have heard in reference to your child’s development. But, what...
5 Activities To Help Your Child’s Pencil Grasp Development
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January 14 in Autism, Kids Activity, Learning, Parent Tips
As our kiddos grow and develop their gross and fine motor skills, one thing to look at is...
The Importance of Following Your Child’s Lead & 4 Ways To Do It
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January 14 in Autism, Parent Tips
One of the key ways parents can engage more actively with their child is through following along with...
April is Autism Awareness Month!
Written by Elizabeth Cornfield
April 13 in Autism, Awareness
What is Autism? Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) include developmental disorders characterized by significant social, communication, and behavioral difficulties. This...
From a gloom prognosis stems an extraordinary ability
Written by Elizabeth Cornfield
January 20 in Autism
Rex Lewis-Clack is a 20-year-old piano genius that is making great strides for the disability community. “One day,...
HBO’s new documentary “How To Dance in Ohio” follows group of teens with autism
Written by Elizabeth Cornfield
November 06 in Autism
The young adults profiled in HBO’s new documentary “How To Dance in Ohio” are just like many of their peers....
Barber goes extra mile to conquer boy’s fear of haircuts
Written by Elizabeth Cornfield
November 06 in Autism
Mason, a young boy recently diagnosed with autistic spectrum disorder in the UK, was terrified of haircuts and...
‘Sesame Street’ introduces Julia, a new character with autism
Written by Elizabeth Cornfield
October 22 in Autism, Kids
As part of the effort to destigmatize autism, which affects 1 in 68 children in America, Sesame Workshop has...
Teaching Your Child to Fall and Stay Asleep By: Rebekah Wotton, M.Ed., BCBA
Written by Elizabeth Cornfield
September 13 in Autism, Awareness, Kids, September, Sleep
Bedtime problems, including difficulty falling asleep and problems staying asleep, are a common occurrence in childhood, affecting approximately...
Sensory Friendly Films Presents Hotel Translyvania 2
Written by Elizabeth Cornfield
September 13 in Autism, Events, Kids Activity, Sensory Friendly Films, Sensory Processing Disorder, September, Things to Do
September 26th at 10:00 a.m. AMC Entertainment and AS have teamed up to bring families affected by autism and...
See Through a 4-Year-Old’s Eyes
Written by Elizabeth Cornfield
July 31 in Autism, Kids, Learning
Lauren Casper let her son, Mareto, use her camera. It’s a sweet glimpse into life from his perspective....
HEAL’s Great PV Paddle this Labor Day!
Written by Elizabeth Cornfield
July 24 in August, Autism, Disabilities, Events, Summer, Things to Do
Now in its 4th year, The Great Ponte Vedra Paddle is one of the largest stand up paddle...