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Overdiagnosis in Autism: 4 Massive Insights for Families
Prevalence rates of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have risen sharply in recent decades, capturing the attention of parents, educators, and healthcare professionals. While these numbers indicate greater awareness and diagnostic capabilities for autism, they also spark questions about the potential for overdiagnosis.
Music Therapy and Autism: 4 Key Benefits to Foster Development
Studies show that music therapy interventions for autism generate significant gains in critical areas such as joint attention, social reciprocity, and emotional self-regulation. In this ABA Centers of New Jersey blog, we will delve into the relationship between music therapy and autism, explore its benefits, and how parents can integrate music into the lives of their little ones with autism.
How to Support Autism Parents: 10 Essential Strategies
Parenting is one of the most fulfilling yet challenging experiences in life. For families raising a child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), these challenges can be even more complex. Autism parents must balance daily caregiving responsibilities with advocating for their child’s needs, navigating medical and educational systems, and ensuring their well-being. However, many parents feel overwhelmed due to limited resources, social misunderstandings, and emotional strain.
Repetitive Behaviors in Autism: Understanding, Managing, and Supporting Your Child
Some behaviors can be natural and experienced by anyone at some point, but they can also be indicative of a deeper issue within certain conditions. For example, repetitive behaviors in autism are common. While many people might engage in similar behaviors occasionally to cope with stress or anxiety, for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), these behaviors often serve a more significant purpose related to their condition.
Explaining Autism to Your Child: 7 Practical Strategies for Talking About the Diagnosis
In this guide by ABA Centers of New Jersey, we’ll explore practical ways to explain autism to your child, focusing on fostering family awareness and building a positive narrative. Don’t forget to visit our blog for more information on autism and neurodiversity, designed to support parents, caregivers, educators, and therapists.
Bilingual Children with Autism: Navigating Language Development on the Spectrum
In today’s increasingly interconnected world, many families navigate life using more than one language. For parents of bilingual children with autism, this presents unique questions and challenges. Can a child with autism successfully learn two languages? Will being bilingual help or hinder their communication development? If you’re a parent or caregiver seeking answers, you’re not alone.
Racial Disparity in Autism Care: Understanding the Issue
The racial disparity or the gap in autism care that can exist makes it harder for some families to get the support they need, leaving them to ask: Why does racial disparity exist in the autism community? What are the root causes? How can we address this issue and improve access to care for all families?
Anger in Children with Autism: Causes, Triggers and Solutions With ABA
In this ABA Centers of New Jersey blog, we will explore the main factors that trigger anger in children with autism, how it relates to problem behaviors, and how Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) can be a robust methodology to help.
Support Groups for Autism Families: The Importance of Building Community
To make it easier for families navigating neurodiversity, we at ABA Centers of New Jersey have created this guide to help parents and caregivers of children with autism explore the positive impact of autism groups and how to find the best community for their family.
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