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Occupational Therapy, or OT, is a key support service many autistic individuals benefit from. But what exactly is OT, and how does it...

Communication is at the heart of human connection—and for many autistic individuals, expressing thoughts, feelings, and needs through...

When you think about autism therapies, approaches like ABA or speech therapy might come to mind. But there's another model that focuses...

In the world of autism intervention, there’s no one-size-fits-all solution. Families and professionals often seek an approach that’s not...

When it comes to autism therapies, many families are introduced early on to structured programs like ABA. But for those looking for a...

If you’ve ever wondered how autism research, training, and services are funded in the U.S., there’s one key piece of legislation you need...

When it comes to autism therapy, we often hear about behavioral interventions like ABA. But what about emotional health, anxiety, or...

Every April, you’ll see blue lights, puzzle piece pins, and hashtags like #AutismAwareness splashed across social media. While raising...

For families navigating an autism diagnosis, one of the first therapies they’re likely to hear about is ABA therapy . Often described as...

When words fall short, music speaks. For many individuals on the autism spectrum, especially those who struggle with verbal communication...

In recent years, conversations around autism have become more widespread—but so have misunderstandings. As someone passionate about...

You’ve probably seen headlines like “1 in 31 children diagnosed with autism”—and felt alarmed or confused. Is autism truly surging? Or...

Autism is often misunderstood, even by people with the best of intentions. Many of us have grown up surrounded by outdated stereotypes or...

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental difference that affects how people communicate, process sensory input, and...

For a long time, autism and ADHD were seen as two separate diagnoses—mutually exclusive, even. But now we know that many people live at...

While autism is commonly reported to affect four times more boys than girls, growing evidence reveals that this gap reflects...

When most people hear the word “spectrum” in relation to autism, they imagine a straight line—from “not very autistic” on one end to...

🧬 1. Genetics: A Complex But Clear Foundation Autism is highly heritable—between 60–90%  of risk comes from genetic factors (...

Words matter—especially when talking about people and the way they experience the world. When it comes to autism, one of the most debated...

Creating an inclusive classroom isn’t just about checking a box—it’s about building an environment where every  student feels safe,...