A child who covers their ears at a birthday party, lines up toy animals with intense focus, or needs extra time to answer a question is not giving you a problem to fix. They are showing you how they experience the world. That shift in perspective is often the starting...
Parents are generally concerned about keeping their children safe, and it may prove to be particularly difficult when a child is diagnosed with autism. Different sensory requirements, linguistic distinctions, and a high level of curiosity towards the surroundings may...
It may be a challenging but rewarding task to assist children with autism in dealing with their emotions. One of the essential skills that supports interaction with the surrounding world, learning, and well-being in autism is emotional regulation. In most children...
Ever heard of the MTHFR gene and felt completely lost? You are not alone. It sounds complex. Scientific. Confusing. But here’s the truth. This tiny gene can have a surprisingly big effect on energy, brain function, and overall health. At Autism Learn & Play, we...