Many people on the autism spectrum desire love and companionship like anyone else. But navigating the complexities of dating and romantic relationships can be challenging. Parents must proactively teach and support their children, particularly regarding…
When it comes to navigating the world, the importance of self-advocacy cannot be overstated. This crucial ability can be the difference between feeling heard, valued, and understood versus feeling lost, overlooked, or ignored. For individuals…
Autism is a complex disorder that may require more than one healing modality to achieve optimal health. There are numerous treatment methods that work in different ways. It is important to choose the healing modalities…
Ensuring successful employment for individuals with autism often requires an integrated approach involving the individual, their employer, and the community. Meanwhile, federal legal protections from the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) ensure fair employment opportunities….
Supporting brain health is important for everyone but especially our kids with autism. Research has shown that people with autism have unstable vessels in the brain which prevents the proper delivery of blood flow. Furthermore, studies in postmortem…
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability (SSDI) are crucial government assistance programs that provide financial support to individuals with disabilities. These programs have distinct differences in eligibility criteria, application processes, benefits, and restrictions….
Choosing to attend college and finding the best college can be hard for everyone. For students with autism, it’s important to consider many things about a college aside from academics. Independent living skills, self-advocacy skills,…
When it comes to housing options for adults with autism, there is a wide range of choices available. Each individual has unique needs and preferences, making it crucial to consider person-centered choices. In this article,…
Retained primitive reflexes can keep a child from reaching their full potential. Primitive reflex integration done with daily exercises can improve core autism symptoms. Therefore, if your child has social-emotional, academic, sensory, behavioral, or motor skills…
Ammonia is toxic to the human body. In fact, elevated ammonia in the body can cause brain fog, difficulty thinking, strange behaviors, or even a drunken appearance. Due to numerous reasons, children, teens, and adults…