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A dark, magical substance that turns "leave me alone" into "good morning, honey". Happy National Coffee Day! ☕️"
Children on the spectrum tend to do well with routines. It’s important for parents and caregivers to be on the same page, and to be consistent and on-schedule with the needs of the child. #asd #autismcare
September is National Self Improvement Month! We all have things we’d like to improve about ourselves, and we are all capable of doing so! Remember, small daily improvements can lead to a great deal of lasting positive change over time! #selfimprovement #betteryo
Parenting is often a thankless job — it can be tough work, and it won’t always be pretty. Give yourself a break, you’re doing amazing! #parenting #asd
The internet is an amazing place. There is so much great information and knowledge to be found. Likewise, there is a ton of misinformation as well. It's easy to mislead or even scare yourself by what you read online, particularly if your child just recently received an ASD diagnosis. Contact us to get real facts and knowledge about Autism and its treatments! #getthefacts #autism
“If you’ve met one person with autism, you’ve met one person with autism.” — Dr. Stephen Mark Shore #autismquote #asd
Play is an inextricably important part of being a human being! Play is essential to development because it contributes to the cognitive, physical, social, and emotional well-being of children and youth. It also presents a great opportunity for parents to engage and connect with their children. #play #childdevelopment
Many autistic people exhibit repetitive movements such as hand flapping, rocking or the repetitive use of an object such as twirling a pen or opening and closing a door. Autistic people often engage in these behaviours to help calm themselves when they are stressed or anxious, but many autistic people do it because they find it enjoyable. #autismawareness #asd
In 2020, the CDC reported that approximately 1 in 54 children in the U.S. is diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Always remember — there are many children and parents out there that are going through a similar journey as you! You are not alone. #support #asdcommunity
October is Emotional Wellness Month! Emotional wellness is not just about feeling great all the time, but being cognizant of our emotions, acknowledging them, and realizing that we do have power to influence how we think and feel! These are important concepts for ALL of us. #emotionalwellness #emotionalwellnessmonth
Did you know? Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Autism are often connected. ADHD affects an estimated 30 to 61 percent of children with autism. Our treatments can help overcome these challenges. Call us today to find out more! #ADHD #autism
All children develop physically, emotionally, and behaviorally at their own pace. It’s more or less impossible to predict when a child will learn a given skill. There are several established developmental milestones that can be used to help identify developmental disabilities. These are very important for parents to be aware of! #childdevelopment #asd
One concern parents and professionals may have with children who have been diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is that some of these children cannot tolerate listening to certain sounds. While not curable, there is a way to help a child cope with noise in their environment. #noisesensitivity #livingwithautism
Find things to praise your child throughout the day to set a positive tone. The more good behavior is reinforced, the more likely it will be repeated and maintained over time. #autismwarrior #autismawareness
Have a spooktacular Halloween! 🎃
As we head into cold and flu season, make sure you have a trusted pediatrician you can turn to if your child is in need! #autism #fluseason
Autism is the fastest-growing serious developmental disability in the U.S. Statistics indicate that prevalence of autism spectrum disorders has increased 178% since 2000. It is more important than ever to be able to recognize the early warning signs of autism! #ASD #earlydetection
Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) affects the way a person’s brain interprets information that comes in, and also affects how they respond to that information. Sensory processing disorder may affect one sense, or it may affect multiple senses. #SPD #sensoryprocessingdisorder
Practice wearing facemasks! Sometimes our kiddos with autism hate the feeling of masks on their face, practice using a face covering at home, in order to get more comfortable wearing one when out in the community. Families can also work together to get loved ones on the spectrum more comfortable with masks starting at home! #covid19 #facemasks
Do you know a child who learns by looking? These kids learn most by taking in information visually. Charts, maps, and other visual displays provide the most information! #learnbylooking #visuallearner
Live every moment. Love beyond words. Laugh every day ❤️
If you don't like the road you're walking, start paving another one.
Autism does NOT define who you are or limit what you’re capable of achieving! #autismsupport #autismawareness
Naturalistic intervention can be used to help learners communicate or become more social. It can be useful with prelinguistic learners (learners who are not yet using formal language to communicate) as well as learners who formally communicate with words. #naturalisticintervention ##autismawareness
Make your life a masterpiece ✨
Slime is not only a popular craft for young children, but also a great sensory activity! There are plenty of simple slime recipes online–look up your favorite and have fun making it with your child. #slimefun #sensoryactivity
Similar to the wandering behaviors in seniors with dementia or Alzheimer’s, those with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are prone to wandering away from a safe environment. Because many children with ASD have challenges in areas of language and cognitive function, it is critical for parents to understand ways to keep their child or adult with autism safe! #safetyfirst #autismspectrum
April showers bring May flowers! #happyspring
Today is World Sleep Day! The goal is to celebrate the benefits of good and healthy sleep, draw society's attention to the burden of sleep problems and their medical, educational, and social aspects, and to promote the prevention and management of sleep disorders! #sleepwell #worldsleepday
Wishing you a pot o'gold and all the joy your heart can hold.
