Cognitive rigidity is the ability to deal with situations with a flexible attitude and try to view it from different perspectives. And it is usually something which kids with autism and ADHD struggle with. What is Cognitive Ridigty in Autistic Kids? Rigid behavior or thinking is one of the main symptoms to help diagnose a Read More
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How to help autistic kids make friends
Children are spontaneous and are always ready to try the risk factor. But when it comes to making friends, not all of our little ones are ready to jump into the friendship bandwagon. And it’s especially true for our autistic friends. If you are a parent of an autistic child, you probably already know how Read More
Self- assessment: Is It Speech Delay or Autism
As a speech therapist, I have observed that Aa some point in their lives, almost all parents of speech delayed children worry that their child might be autistic. Dealing with speech delay has its own challenges, but autism can be even more challenging. If you are worried, ‘Is it speech delay or Autism’, this blog Read More
Getting Ready for Summer! 5 Tips to Help Your Autistic Child Have a Great Summer
Ah, summer! This one word can spark joy for most children, but it can be a little more complicated for parents. While most parents look forward to the extra time with their children, many also dread the thought of so much unstructured time and worry about how to fill it. For other families, both mom Read More
5 Activities To Build Your Autistic Child’s Fine Motor Skills
*This post contains affiliate links, meaning that, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a small commission if you click through and make a purchase. April is Autism Awareness Month! All month on the blog, I’ll be focusing my posts around autism. Today, I’m combining two things that I am really Read More
Teaching Stranger Danger To Kids With Autism
When it comes to protecting our kids, stranger danger is one of the top concerns for parents around the world. Teaching stranger danger to kids with autism poses an extra challenge to parents and teachers because of the social and communication difficulties these kids face. Children with developmental disabilities and autism are more prone to Read More