As you read through this blog, you will learn about the diverse strengths of autistic children and discover how embracing these strengths can lead to positive outcomes and a deeper understanding of neurodiversity.

This blog post will provide information about Down Syndrome, Autism, and the dual diagnosis of DS and ASD, as well as considerations of Intellectual Disability.

Play therapy is a broad field with many different interventions designed to address a broad range of concerns and experiences. This blog provides information about Child-Centered Play Therapy, a kind of play therapy that allows the child to take charge of their own therapeutic process with the specialized support and facilitation of a CCPT therapist.

Caregiver-child relationships are unique, complex, and intense in nature. Difficulties can arise when the caregiver is unsure how to handle the child’s challenging behaviors. This blog post will cover common challenging behavioral concerns experienced by children, tips to manage behaviors at home, and when to seek professional help.

With social media being such a prominent part of many of our lives, there are a few important things to address that could potentially help you or anyone you know navigate social media in a safe manner. This blog will be covering a topic that may be beneficial to anyone of any age, especially teens and young adults, which is social media use and safety.

It is estimated that between 5-15% of individuals worldwide have a specific learning disability (SLD), which can impact a person's ability to engage in academic and occupational tasks (American Psychiatric Association, 2013). This blog first explores what specific learning disabilities are, and provides an overview of the rights disabled students have under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)

One of the most commonly recommended behavioral interventions for autistic children is applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy. Here we discuss the history and origins of ABA therapy, as well as areas of concern with current ABA practice

Integrated health care includes the sharing of information among team members related to patient care and the establishment of a comprehensive treatment plan to address the biological, psychological, and social needs of the patient. Read more...

There are dozens of treatment modalities for the treatment of ASD related symptoms. Most treatments aim to increase positive behaviors and social interactions. This article will highlight a handful of the treatment modalities that are evidence-based...

It seems hard to know when it’s appropriate to start having conversations about racism with our children. The truth is, we should start when they are quite young, as kids are experiencing racial inequality and bias at their young age. Read on for helpful resources..

When children struggle at school, there are steps that parents can take to advocate for their child within the school setting. This blog provides parents with basic information about the school system and how to officially seek help.

In the state of Michigan, children whose birthdays fall between May 1st and December 1st (meaning those who turn five years of age within those dates) are provided with the opportunity to attend the Young Fives program prior to kindergarten.