The Sunfield Center Blog

Sleep deprivation is something individuals on the spectrum are more likely to experience. Research has shown up to 80% of autistic children and 90% of adults were determined to have poor sleep quality. While there isn’t a behavioral program that clinicians can rely on yet, we explore tools and strategies that are indispensable for supporting families and adults in managing their sleep.

Attending a live event can be an exciting experience for kids. However, for neurodivergent kids, it can also present unique challenges. This blog highlights various things that families can do to adjust and prepare neurodivergent individuals with sensory sensitivities during their visit at live events.

Every person has their own preferences on how they would like to be referred to, but how do we know what language to use in different situations? In this blog, we will detail how the above language is categorized into “Identity-First” and “Person-First” language, the history of the language, and how to use this language in an affirming way.

People with alexithymia typically have difficulty understanding, expressing, and explaining their own feelings. Due to emotional understanding regulation being associated with neurodiverse populations, specifically autism, accurate assessment and effective treatments that target emotion recognition are crucial. Read more about alexithymia here...

Spring break is an exciting time for families. However, it's also a time when parents may feel more concerned about their kids’ safety as they venture out on vacations or spend time with friends. Whether your child is a toddler or a teenager, here’s a guide to help ensure that their spring break is fun—and, most importantly, safe.

Summertime is right around the corner, which also means that summer camps will be back in session! Enrolling your child in a summer camp might be of interest to you, but it can also be a lot of work to research and determine which program is best for your child. To make it easier for you, we have compiled a list of camps for you. 

Masking is a strategy used by many autistic individuals, as well as others who are neurodivergent, to consciously or unconsciously appear non-autistic or to hide their traits in an effort to fit in. Learn more about masking and how to support the neurodivergent people in your life.

ADHD is marked by specific symptoms such as impulsiveness, difficulty staying on task, frequent mood swings, and more. Although these are very common symptoms of ADHD, this disorder can manifest and present in different ways based on gender and age.

Traumatic events can cause a variety of physical and emotional symptoms, and while symptoms are normal after experiencing trauma, individuals may have difficulty moving past the events and resulting symptoms.

This blog highlights three critical areas of support; healthcare, housing, and employment. We explore how each of these domains plays a vital role in helping individuals build and strengthen the daily living skills necessary for a successful transition into adulthood.

Since 2010, there has been a link shown in research between the autism population and an increased rate of reported gender dysphoria or gender incongruent feelings. We provide evidence-based research to further discuss this link...

The internet can be a great space for autistic individuals to make friends and find a community of people with similar interests. It can be helpful for parents, teachers, and other professionals to teach autistic individuals how to navigate the internet safely. Read on to learn more..