Explore ten gross motor activities for autistic children that can strengthen muscles while developing valuable skills. Many choices are readily available for parents and professionals working on meeting gross motor goals in a child’s treatment plan. Some activities are challenging while others are pure fun. List of Ten Gross Motor Activities for Autistic Children 1.…
When it comes to autism research, there’s always something new to discover. From the best treatments to the latest developments in screening and genetics, this is a fast-moving area of medical science. Theories and therapies change all the time, and it’s important for parents, teachers, and caregivers to stay up to date on the latest…
You can use activities as a bridge between a child with autism and his environment and the people in it. There are many activities that can increase social skills while strengthening the bond between the child and those around him. Since each child is unique, it is a good idea to have a variety of…
From the book Ten Things Every Child with Autism Wishes You Knew, 2nd edition (2012, Future Horizons, Inc.) *Reprinted in its entirety with permission of author. Click here for the downloadable PDF. Some days it seems the only predictable thing about it is the unpredictability. The only consistent attribute—the inconsistency. Autism can be baffling, even to those…
MMR shot is associated with increased risk of febrile seizures – considered harmless but in rare cases can flag underlying epilepsy Today, the journal Pediatrics published an update to the 2011 Institute of Medicine report on the safety of early childhood vaccines. The new study, “Safety of Vaccines Used for Routine Immunization of U.S. Children: A Systematic Review,”…
“At the end of last summer, our twins – who both have autism – had a terrible time switching back to early wake up and long school days. This year, how can we help them prepare for the transition?” This week’s “Got Questions?” response comes from autism educator Peter Gerhardt. Dr. Gerhardt is world-renowned for…
Pregnant women who live within a mile of spaces where commercial pesticides are applied appear to have an increased risk of having a child with autism, a new study suggests. The risk that a child would develop autism appeared to be highest for women who lived near farms, golf courses and other public spaces that were…
Patricia Wright, Ph.D., MPH, is the vice president of professional services at Rethink, a program whose goal is to improve access to Applied Behavior Analysis treatments for people on the autism spectrum. She works to ensure Rethink’s educational technology is implemented effectively. Prior to joining Rethink, Patricia was the national director of autism services for Easter Seals,…
“Our 25-year-old son, diagnosed with PDD-NOS, has always had some repetitive behaviors. Lately, though, he’s wanting to redo things such as getting undressed or showering right after he’s done. He’ll insist we backtrack if we drive through the neighborhood a different way because we didn’t go the “right way.” Can you offer guidance on whether these behaviors…
We’ve read many stories on your website about families who discover a special talent in a child, teenager or even adult with autism. How can we help our son find his special gift or passion? Answer by Amy Hess (right), mother to Henry and the site coordinator for the Autism Speaks Autism Treatment Network Center…