Horseback Riding for Autistic Adults: Does It Really Help?
“I know someone with autism who started speaking while horseback riding.”
“My son, at age 25, has begun to build friendships because …
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How Common are Pervasive Developmental Disorders
How common are Pervasive Development Disorders? It can be difficult to pinned down exact numbers when discussing the prevalence of Pervasive …
Continue ReadingAutistic Children and Crowds: Coping Strategies Revealed
Autistic children generally shy away from crowds and may exhibit disturbing behavior when in company. There are ways of helping them to cope when they …
Continue ReadingInsight into Activities for Rett Syndromes
Rett’s syndrome is a genetic disorder that affects only girls and although there is no cure, activities for Rett syndromes may help maintain or slow …
Continue ReadingWhat are the Signs of Non Verbal Learning Disorder
Non Verbal Learning Disorder (NLD) is very similar to Asperger’s syndrome in both signs and symptoms. This leads to children with NLD often carrying …
Continue ReadingHow to Make a Choice Board for Autistic Children
Providing a choice board for autistic children has many classroom benefits. It not only allows students to let you know what they would like in any …
Continue ReadingHow to Talk to Autistic Kids
Autism is a form of disability and many people are uncomfortable when conversing with the disabled. Autistic kids are even more of a challenge as they …
Continue ReadingCoping with Asperger's: Paranoia Tendencies
Children with Asperger’s Syndrome can better cope with paranoia by participating in role playing with adults and siblings and listening to …
Continue ReadingHow to Deal with Asperger's Syndrome Violent Behaviors
Parents of children with Asperger’s syndrome are often shocked and worried about the violent behaviors these children sometimes exhibit. …
Continue ReadingMild or More Severe? The Symptoms of Adults with PDD
Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD) is usually considered a milder form of autism. While this may hold true for some with the disorder, others may …
Continue Reading7 Facts About Rett Syndrome
Rett syndrome is a developmental disorder that primarily strikes girls. If affects motor and cognitive function, and it can be severely debilitating. …
Continue ReadingActivities for Rett Syndrome: Beneficial Activities for Every Stage
Want some ideas for activities for Rett syndrome? Here are some activities that will be beneficial at each stage of this condition.
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