Many autistic individuals do experience distress directly attributed to their differences in neurological functioning, but social and contextual factors also contribute greatly to what are perceived as “deficits.” Read on for the current research related to diagnosis criteria and social differences..

DBT works on changing behavior by recognizing how our thoughts influence our feelings, actions, and behaviors, and adds aspects of accepting oneself and understanding your own uniqueness while learning coping and mindfulness techniques. There have been many studies on the effectiveness of DBT, with many showing it to be beneficial for the neurodivergent community.

Gaming has become a popular form of entertainment for millions of all ages. While potentially beneficial in moderation, it is also important to understand the potential risks associated with excessive video game use. In this blog post, we'll take a closer look at some of the key safety issues associated with video games and provide tips and advice on how to stay safe and healthy while gaming.

Neurodivergence is a framework which rejects the view of ASD as being a pathological disorder and instead interprets ASD as the brain functioning differently than the (neuro) typical person. New research has suggested a reframing of what “Optimal Outcome” means for such a diverse, population.

Special interests (SPINS) are defined by intense focus or passion for a particular topic. People may want to spend much or all of their time thinking about and learning about their interests. SPINs can last a few weeks, a year, or a lifetime!

Approximately 3-4% of children and adolescents are estimated to have a Nonverbal Learning Disability. This article provides additional information about NVLD, specific strengths and challenges associated with NVLD, and practical intervention strategies that can be used to support children and adolescents with a NVLD.

Over the past 20 years, the experience of “Pathological Demand Avoidance” has increasingly become a part of conceptualizations of neurodiversity. Individuals experiencing PDA tend to have an intense anxiety response to a perceived threat to one’s autonomy, generally resulting in a marked difficulty in completing demands for one’s self or for others. Read on for more information and parenting tips..

In developing countries, and less developed countries, the awareness of Autism is not as pervasive as in developed countries. This blog aims to provide a brief introduction to the status of Autism research and care in developing countries.

Research shows that children with neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs) are less likely to engage in physical activity than their peers. This blog post will cover the benefits of swimming for children, the increased importance of teaching children with NDDs to swim, safety precautions caregivers can implement for their children, considerations for choosing swim instructors, and local swim classes available for children with NDDs.

We provide descriptions of the many types of preschool options available and the benefits of each. In addition, we include the process of a child qualifying for special education services in their school, and the types of programs and schools created to serve students who qualify for these services.

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)