The world of treatments for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) can be confusing for many parents and families of children with ASD. The wealth of available information and treatment approaches can [...]

The classification of mental health disorders is ever changing. In the most recent update to The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Health Disorders (DSM-V) in 2015, the neurodevelopmental disorders [...]

Many parents want to their children to get good grades. From an early age, kids are taught that getting good grades is the key to future success, like getting into [...]

Another study has found no evidence of a link between the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine and an increased risk of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Currently, it is recommended [...]

For many people, driving is a right of passage. There’s that thrilling rush of adrenaline and excitement (and probably a little bit of anxiety) as you get behind the wheel [...]

As the sun has started to reemerge after a long winter, many parents begin looking ahead to the summer. As a parent of a child with special needs, planning for [...]

Today’s youth are now more than ever using a wide variety of screen-based media sources, such as TV, video games, and the Internet. Recent research has found that over 90% [...]

The causes of autism are likely a combination of genetic and environmental factors that may differ from individual to individual. Given the complex interactions between many variables, there is no [...]

Patricia was enjoying the afternoon with her children along the lakeshore. She looked up and watched her three kids as they played in the sand. She was relieved they were [...]

Regardless of whether you have been diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), going from being a teen to being an adult can be a scary and often difficult transition [...]

Sure, you could be more on top of things, plan more activities and play dates, and be more engaging and fun. But we as parents can only do our best [...]

Now that the school year has started and students are settling into their new classrooms, parent-teacher conferences are right around the corner. Parent-teacher conferences can be a good opportunity for [...]