Author name: Jeff Klein

There’s been a century of evolution in autism research to get to where we are today. With World Autism Awareness Day approaching, it’s helpful to reflect on how far we’ve come in recognizing and respecting autism spectrum disorder (ASD). A century ago, the word “autism” didn’t even exist. First used in 1908, “autism stems from

It can be difficult for children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) to come out of their shells. Play therapy, rooted in Applied BehHow Does ABA Therapy Work? | ABA Centers of Florida (abacentersfl.com)avior Analysis (ABA) methods, has recently gained popularity. ABA is the only recognized form of therapy for those on the spectrum, individualized

As the name makes clear, autism spectrum disorder (ASD) exists on a spectrum. Generally, the signs of autism are difficulty understanding social conventions and emotional cues, experiencing sensory overload, and engaging in repetitive behaviors. Our culture has a predetermined idea of what autism is supposed to be. These expectations, popularized through media, paint a very

Since the dawn of the autism diagnosis, humans have been trying to find an autism cure. The concept of a cure for autism is old-fashioned, formed before people understood it wasn’t a disease. All studies conducted to find a cause that thoroughly explains the condition have failed. There are several reasons for this, including the complexity