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Emotional Regulation, Language, and Autism

The ability to control, evaluate, and modify one’s emotional responses, known as emotion regulation, is a key skill that significantly impacts early childhood. This skill is directly associated with a range of positive outcomes, including improved academic performance, better relationships with peers, and reduced emotional issues. As children grow, they transition from relying on caregivers […]

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Autistic Adults and Occupational Therapy Experiences – Let’s Learn!

A recent research article explored the perspectives of autistic adults and occupational therapy (OT) for autistic children and youth. The authors conducted a qualitative study with 12 autistic adults who had received OT services as children or adolescents. The participants were interviewed about their experiences with OT, their views on the benefits and limitations of […]

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Accommodations for Students with Autism

Students with autism require specific accommodations to support their learning and social interactions within the classroom setting. Special education teachers play a vital role in creating an inclusive environment that addresses the unique needs of these students. Educators can facilitate their understanding, minimize anxiety, and promote social skills development by implementing appropriate accommodations. Here are […]

Autism and Sensory Processing Disorder

Recent research took a closer look at autism and sensory processing disorder to determine if there were any patterns or similarities.

If you work or parent individuals with autism, you are familiar with the individuality of sensory preferences. Oftentimes, we observe sensory reactions that are not typical or vary greatly from one child to another. Recent research took a closer look at autism and sensory processing disorder to determine if there were any patterns or similarities. […]

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Dysgraphia and Autism

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Dysgraphia is defined as impaired handwriting legibility. It is categorized with developmental coordination disorder in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. The Journal of Attention Disorders published research on the prevalence of dysgraphia by age across all grade levels in students with ADHD or autism. Dysgraphia and School Think of how often students […]

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Autism and Emotional Regulation Skills

Arousal and Behavioral Regulation in Children with Autism

Do you want to learn more about autism and emotional regulation skills? Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) can exhibit problematic emotional behavior as expressed in tantrums, irritability, aggression, self-injury, anxiety, and impulsivity. Sometimes the physiological arousal level of children can escalate and sometimes it may be a emotional regulation issue, or perhaps both. What Does […]

Special Interests in Autism

Research indicates that special interests in autism can actually help reduce the child's anxiety and be used as a positive reinforcer or educational opportunity.

A special interest is a highly focused level of interest in a certain topic. Many times special interests in autism can be very varied. Some of these interests may develop at a young age or change throughout someone’s life span. Much like neurotypical individuals, everyone’s interest levels in different topics changes throughout their life. Sometimes, […]

Autism Exercise Programs Help Reduce Stereotypic Behaviors

Are you aware that autism exercise programs have shown the potential to reduce stereotypic behaviors? Read more at Your Therapy Source.

Do you work with children who are on the autism spectrum? Are you aware that autism exercise programs have shown the potential to reduce stereotypic behaviors? Recent Research on Autism Exercise Programs Researchers recently conducted a study to investigate how autism exercise programs can help reduce stereotypic behaviors since these behaviors can potentially affect social […]

Social Skills, Motor Skills and Autism

How are social skills, motor skills, and autism associated with each other? Previous research indicates that deficits in communication, social skills and motor skills are characteristics of individuals with autism spectrum disorder.

How are social skills, motor skills and autism associated with each other? Previous research indicates that deficits in communication, social skills and motor skills are characteristics of individuals with autism spectrum disorder. Research Review on Social Skills, Motor Skills and Autism A systematic research review examined the relationship between social skills, motor skills and autism.  […]