Supporting Autism Fixation on One Person: 7 Ways to Nurture Healthy Bonds
Parenting a child with ASD brings forth a unique set of joys and challenges but how do you support autism fixation on one person? Intense preoccupation with a particular individual can be both...
Why is my Child with Autism Hanging Upside Down? 3 Simple Reasons!
Some may see children with autism hanging upside down as a novel sensory seeking behavior. The need to hang upside down stems from the need for additional vestibular and proprioceptive input and the...
Fixated behaviors, also known as perseverative behaviors or autism stimming, are common in neurodivergent individuals. Sometimes they can interfere with daily functioning and for others, they...
To understand why routines are so important, we first must explore some of the challenges that result in needing routines to cope. Some of the skillsets that challenge those in the neurodiverse...
While autism stimming is common, behaviors can be wide and varied. Some are harmful and need intervention, but many reap positive benefits and can produce calm. individuals with autism can become...
Primitive reflexes are automatic movements that are directed by the brainstem and need no cortical involvement (thought). They are essential for survival and development in the womb and in the...
