Therapy & Services

It’s no secret that public and private spaces, events, and classrooms for individuals with autism are designed with particular directions and measures. For instance, in theatres holding autism-friendly presentations, the lights need to be turned up, the sound turned down, and any sudden changes in what’s going on screen or stage need to be slightly…

With the heat of summer hitting its peak and starting to break around the country as families get ready for the school year, this week’s look at autism in the news highlights three recent studies that look to environmental, genetic, and maternal factors as means to better understanding the possible causes behind autism. We want…

As we continue in our journey tracing the steps from learning about an autism diagnosis in the family to learning how to actually live with a family member with autism, one thing should be crystal clear by now: no two parents walk the same path when living with a family member with autism. And so…

While therapists’ and doctors’ abilities to more accurately and quickly diagnose autism has increased exponentially over the past couple of decades, there are still many instances in which a teenager or adult does not receive a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder until well into their lives. Often these individuals go through a large part of…

It’s no secret that starting treatment early on in children with autism can give them a significant push in minimizing core autism symptoms and becoming more behaviorally adaptive. And with autism diagnoses happening earlier and more frequently, researchers are gaining crucial new data on just how effective early treatment can be.   One such treatment…

With fall now officially here, many communities have either already or are currently celebrating the fruit of the summer in county fairs across the country. This means delicious fair food, fun rides, and farmers showing off their prized produce and animals, like pigs, cows, and horses. In past articles, we’ve discussed at length the effectiveness…

In looking at technology in terms of how we arrange and build spaces, speakers Cathy Lord and Jacques Black gave a recent talk at the Healthcare Design Expo & Conference entitled “Healthy Environments for Autism” in which they discussed how the increase in the number of cases of autism is necessitating a need for us…

One theme that often comes up in our weekly reporting is the tension between the bountiful amount of research, thinkpieces, and community activism working to increase awareness about autism in children and the lack of support structures in place for adults with autism. After all, the vast majority of autism research is focused on children…