How to Help a Child with Autism So They Can Thrive!

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As a neuro-developmental disability, autism can impact a child’s behavior, way of communicating, social interaction, and ability to interact with the environment and others. This may bring challenges for a child and their parents. The research shows that, for parents, the experience of distress, impaired mental health, fatigue, frustration, lower levels of resilience, poorer quality […]

How to Improve Sitting Tolerance in Autism: Activities and Guidance

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Children on the autism spectrum often have trouble tolerating sedentary activities, particularly sitting still. Sitting or lack thereof may not sound like a big deal in theory, but sitting tolerance is a critical aspect of the learning process. It can have significant consequences on the child’s performance at school, social interactions, and family relationships. Sitting […]