The Sunfield Center Blog

Many times parents wonder how their child—who has a clinical diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)- does not qualify for an ASD educational classification at school.

Many mental health disorders can be comorbid with sleep disturbances or irregularities, including ADHD, anxiety, and ASD to name a few. Our bodies are like batteries that need charging, and sleep provides our bodies with the rest and energy that they need to fuel us for the day.

Nonviolent communication, developed by American psychologist Marshall Rosenberg in the 1960s, is a technique designed to increase empathy, build connections, and protect relationships. Read on to learn more...

Upcoming school breaks might be something that students and families look forward to throughout the entire school year. However, it does come with challenges; read on for tips when preparing for break, things you can do during breaks, and things you can do after break ends to aid with the transition back to the classroom.

As a young adult, thinking about the future and transitioning to college post high school can be very overwhelming and come with a variety of emotions, challenges, and achievements. In order to be successful, it is important to become familiar with the many new transitions that will inevitably occur.

One suggested cause of OCD and tics in children, specifically when the symptoms begin abruptly or there is a dramatic exacerbation in such symptoms, is that the onset may be triggered by the strep throat infection in individuals. In this blog we explore the current research behind PANDAS..

Parents, teachers, and clinicians often wonder if a child should disclose their Autism diagnosis with friends and peers. This blog outlines some tips and considerations for if, when, why and how to disclose an autism diagnosis with one’s peers.

This blog will define school refusal, explain why it is important to address, highlight important implications surrounding school refusal treatment, and emphasize the importance of additional support.

Children are not immune to the news, especially when they have access to social media. In response to the many shootings that continue to happen across the country, it is important to address children’s concerns.

Due to neurodiversity, it can be difficult for some individuals to accomplish tasks that rely on executive functioning. Try a variety of techniques when implementing organization and time management. Read for some tips...

You may not have heard about Satoshi Tajiri but you have most likely heard of the largest multi-media company he created, Pokemon. Tajiri and many others are awesome people who are autistic and have done impactful things!

The Zones of Regulation, created by Leah Kuypers, M.A, ED, OTR/L is an evidence based curriculum and framework that teaches children about self regulation and how to control their emotions. The curriculum can be used by teachers, clinicians, parents and others. Read to learn more...