What are the Academic Challenges for Children with Non Verbal Learning Disorder?
In order to identify what are the academic challenges of children with non-verbal learning disorder (NVLD), it’s important to understand that NVLD is …
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Exploring Specific Behavior Interventions for PDD
Whether you’re the parent of a child with PDD or a teacher who works with children on the autistic spectrum, you’re bound to come across …
Continue ReadingFive Great Speech Games for Autistic Children: How to Help Your Child Overcome Communication Difficulties
Speech games for the child with autism can bridge the gap in communication difficulties that usually exist in some form, from receptive and expressive …
Continue ReadingHydergine and Autism
Hydergine and autism is not a well-researched topic. Few studies exist to prove or disprove hydergine’s effect on symptoms associated with …
Continue ReadingMild Asperger's Syndrome: What It Is & How It Differs From Classic AS
As one of the pervasive developmental disorders (PDD) within the autism spectrum disorders (ASD), Asperger’s syndrome is a high-functioning form of …
Continue ReadingMusic Therapy for Rett Syndrome: How Does Music Therapy Benefit People With Rett Syndrome?
Music therapy is a popular and effective treatment for Rett syndrome. Each step is customized to fit the individual. Once the session is over it is …
Continue ReadingWhat Research is Being Done on Rett Syndrome?
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) and other institutes of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have conducted a …
Continue ReadingDifferent Types of Therapy for Children with Rett Syndrome
Don’t understand why your child with Rett’s needs to undergo so many different therapies? This article on the different types of therapy …
Continue ReadingTeaching Social Skills to PDD Boys and Girls: Tips and Techniques
Teaching social skills to PDD boys and girls is very different from teaching these skills to typically developing children. Boys and girls with …
Continue ReadingThe Best Ways to Help Autistic Aggression: Tips and Tricks
Your child hits, kicks, and tantrums constantly. What on earth is the matter? Why can’t she control herself? There are ways to help autistic …
Continue ReadingInsight into Autism and GI Problems
Extensive research has shown a substantial link between autism and GI problems, but just what this link is remains to be seen. Learn about the …
Continue ReadingAll About Horse Therapy for Autistic Kids: Does It Really Work?
Why would an autistic kid benefit from riding on a horse? Interestingly, horse therapy for autistic kids is becoming increasingly popular, with some …
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