The holidays can be joyful and sensory safe! Learn how to plan autism-friendly holidays with meaningful family traditions and simple strategies to help your child feel calm and included.
Autism-Friendly Holidays: Making Thanksgiving Meaningful for Neurodiverse Families Read More »
We will explore virtual autism diagnosis: what it involves, how online autism diagnosis compares to in-person, its accuracy, and its benefits. And how ABA Centers of Rhode Island supports early evaluation and personalized ABA therapy.
Understanding Virtual Autism Diagnosis: What It Means & How It Works Read More »
Autism and OCD often overlap, making diagnosis complex. Learn more about this overlap in our latest blog! We will discuss key differences, how the Y-BOCS Scale helps assess symptoms, and how professionals create individualized care for families navigating both conditions.
The Connection Between Autism and OCD: How the Y-BOCS Scale Helps Diagnose OCD in ASD Read More »
Table of Contents How do I tell if my child has ADHD or autism? This is one of the most common questions parents ask. Both conditions can affect focus, behavior, and social interactions, but there are important distinctions. ADHD is often linked to difficulties with attention, hyperactivity, and impulsiveness. Autism, on the other hand, primarily
Differences Between ADHD and Autism: What Families Should Know Read More »
The Trump autism announcement has raised questions about acetaminophen and pregnancy, autism research, and new therapy options. Here’s what Rhode Island families need to know
Trump Autism Announcement: What this Means for Rhode Island Families Read More »
Table of Contents What Are the Most Helpful Halloween Tips for Autism? For many families, Halloween is a mix of joy and anxiety. Bright lights, loud sounds, itchy costumes, and social pressures can turn what should be a fun night into a stressful one for children on the spectrum and their caregivers. The good news:
Halloween Tips for Autism: How to Make the Holiday Safe, Fun, and Stress-Free Read More »
Table of Contents What is the difference between nonverbal and nonspeaking autism? When we talk about autism, one of the most misunderstood aspects is communication, especially when it comes to Nonverbal and Nonspeaking Autism. For many people, speech is seen as the primary way we express ourselves. But for countless individuals with autism, communication looks
7 Myths About Nonverbal and Nonspeaking Autism—And the Truth Behind Them Read More »
Table of Contents What are the challenging behaviors of autism? If you’re the parent or caregiver of a child with autism, chances are you’ve had moments where you’re left wondering why your child behaved or reacted the way they did in some situations. Maybe a loud noise triggered a meltdown, or a crowded room led
Challenging Behaviors in Autism: 7 ABA Strategies to Manage Sensory Issues Read More »
As the long, warm days of summer begin to wind down, the buzz of a new school year starts to fill the air. For many families, this is a season of anticipation and planning—new backpacks, sharpened pencils, and the excitement of new beginnings. But for children on the spectrum, this transition can bring something entirely different: back-to-school anxiety.
Navigating Back-to-School Anxiety in Children with Autism Read More »
Caring for and educating a child is one of life’s incredible journeys, but it comes with its share of challenges. For parents and caregivers raising children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), the stakes are even higher. Constant attention, emotional investment, and unique responsibilities can lead to a state of fatigue, stress, and mental exhaustion that mental health professionals call caregiver burnout.
Caregiver Burnout in Autism: Understanding, Preventing, and Managing the Emotional Toll Read More »
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