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Asperger Syndrome (ASD)

Why Are So Many Teen Girls Struggling with Sadness? A Look at Mental Health, Social Media, and the Brain

A Rising Crisis in Teen Girls In recent years, a startling trend has emerged—one that has every parent asking the same questions: What’s going on […]

The Critical Role of Motor Development in Autism Spectrum Disorder

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a complex neurodevelopmental condition primarily characterized by difficulties in social communication, restricted […]

Understanding the Complexity of Autism: A Multifaceted Condition with Multilayered Needs

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is often described using a set of core characteristics: deficits in social communication, restricted interests, […]

What is Social Communication Disorder?

When a child shows signs of issues with social interactions because they are having difficulties using verbal and non-verbal language for the purpose […]

Teaching Kids with Asperger Syndrome (ASD) How to Identify Emotions

How to Turn the Fixations of a Child with Aspergers Syndrome (ASD) Into a Career

For many children, trying new things and meeting new people can be exciting. For children with high-functioning Asperger's Syndrome (ASD), it can be […]

Should my Teen with Asperger's Syndrome (ASD) Learn to Drive?

While it's not out of the question for a teen with Asperger Syndrome (ASD) to learn to drive, at least one study out of Rutgers University found that […]

How to Plan for a Successful Summer

Are you ready for when that final school bell rings? With a little planning and creativity, your summer can be stress-free and tons of fun for your […]

It's Autism Awareness Month! Learn More About the Spectrum of Disorders that Comprise Autism

Every April, we commemorate Autism Awareness Month. Why is it important to recognize autism with its own month? Early identification of autism in […]