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Millions of individuals are diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) every year. While this diagnosis is extremely broad and each individual has their own unique sets of strengths and struggles, understanding autism a little more deeply is so important. Whether you are a parent facing an autism diagnosis or a community member seeking to understand ...

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disorder that affects communication, social interaction, and behavior. It is estimated that one in every 44 children in the United States is diagnosed with ASD, and the condition is known to affect boys more often than girls. However, recent research has shown that autism presents differently in boys ...

Did you know that April is Autism Acceptance Month?  Autism Acceptance Month offers an opportunity to highlight autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and the ways it impacts individuals with ASD, as well as their families and support systems. It’s also an opportunity to celebrate the unique perspectives those with autism bring to the world. After all, ...

Individuals with autism experience the world in unique ways. The spectrum of experiences for individuals with ASD encompasses a wide variety of skills, needs, strengths, and weaknesses. While these unique perspectives are beneficial in some areas of life, individuals with autism often struggle in mainstream classrooms, relationships, and workplaces. One of the ways to address ...

If you have a loved one struggling with reading, all areas of life are impacted. It’s not just about school—weak reading skills also impact confidence, self-esteem, performance in real-life situations, and more. Cognitive skills are not just important for school. They are important for life. Especially for kids with reading struggles, it can be hard to know where ...

If you have a loved one struggling with reading, all areas of life are impacted. It’s not just about school—weak reading skills also impact confidence, self-esteem, performance in real-life situations, and more. Cognitive skills are not just important for school. They are important for life. Especially for kids with reading struggles, it can be hard to know where ...

If you have a loved one struggling with reading, all areas of life are impacted. It’s not just about school—weak reading skills also impact confidence, self-esteem, performance in real-life situations, and more. Cognitive skills are not just important for school. They are important for life. Especially for kids with reading struggles, it can be hard to know where ...

Time management—organizing and planning how to use your time on a task or activity—is an issue for many of us, from childhood to the workplace. The effects of poor time management can manifest in a variety of symptoms, regardless of age, including: • Decreased quality of work • Poor punctuality • Constant rushing • Frequent ...

Mental strength is something that everyone can benefit from. It helps you to face challenges with resilience, cope with stress and anxiety, and improve overall well-being. Just like physical fitness, mental strength requires regular exercise and practice. Here are seven tried-and-true exercises that you can do to build better mental strength: Visualize the Best Outcome ...

For kids who struggle to focus or thrive in academic environments, weak executive functioning could be the reason. Executive functioning (EF) skills govern your brain’s interactions with new information as well as the world around you. Some research points to EF being a more accurate predictor of academic or career success than socioeconomic status or ...