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Understanding Autism and Self-Injury Behaviors (& Where to Find Support)

Autism and self-injury are two concepts that frequently intersect in real life. People with autism spectrum disorder...

Understanding Autism and Motor Skills, Coordination & Mobility

One of the biggest misconceptions about autism is that it only impacts interpersonal communication skills. In reality,...

How Independent Facilitators Help SDP Participants

Although the California Self-Determination Program (SDP) is designed to give participants more agency over their...

The Autistic Sibling Relationship: Fostering Understanding & Acceptance

All sibling relationships are a mix of challenges and rewards. Having an autistic sibling can add additional layers of...

Daily Living Skills for Autistic Teens & Adults (+ Why They Can Be Challenging)

Independence looks different for everyone. For one person, independence might mean the ability to leave the house on...

Life With AuDHD: What it Means & Where to Find Support

For years, most scientists and behavioral health professionals insisted that nobody could have simultaneous diagnoses...

Disciplining Autistic Children With Compassion & Understanding

For many people, the word “discipline” has harsh connotations—of punishment, usually for children who misbehave. The...

A Caregiver's Guide to Communicating With a Non-Speaking Autistic Child

Communication is much more than just spoken words. Non-speaking children have thoughts, preferences, and feelings to...

Understanding the "Autistic Savant" Archetype: The Science Behind the Phenomenon

Ever since the 1988 hit movie Rain Man, the public has had an enduring fascination with neurodivergent peoplewho have...
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