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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 ...

Here’s one way to look at learning: At some point your parents shifted from solving your problems for you to teaching you how to solve them yourself. Maybe they taught you how to do your own laundry, fix your bike chain, make a snack, or budget your allowance. They shared their knowledge, but in order ...

For children on the autism spectrum, everyday tasks and activities can prove to be challenging — even play! Sensory, social, and communication challenges, as well as a preference for repetition and routine, can make it difficult for kids with autism to find new hobbies, games, and other activities that they enjoy. But these activities form ...

Until recently, April was designated as National Autism Awareness Month. Now, many of the bigger autism organizations refer to April as Autism Acceptance Month. Why? According to  Autism Society of America President and CEO Christopher Banks, acceptance is often one of the biggest barriers to finding and developing a strong support system. Another change that ...

While we know autism brings its fair share of challenges, we truly believe in unlocking everyone’s greatest potential. Individuals with autism bring a unique approach to life, and supporting brain skills with brain training has been a huge help for many individuals on the autism spectrum. Please note: we do not diagnose autism spectrum disorder. ...

Many people incorrectly assuming that LearningRx only offers one-on-one brain training to children and teens. But the truth is that we’ve worked with thousands of adult to help turn today’s weaknesses into tomorrow’s strengths! Why do adults come to LearningRx for personal brain training? Some adults and seniors that come to LearningRx simply want to ...

This year, Inclusive Schools Week is December 6-12 and the theme is "Rebuilding Our Inclusive Community Together."  Since it began in 2001, the celebration has noted the progress that schools have made in providing a supportive and quality education to an increasingly diverse student population, especially those who are marginalized. Which members of the student ...