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Nombre del autor:Diana Gomez

Autism meltdown

Autism Meltdown vs Tantrum: Understanding the Difference and Supporting Your Child

When your child suddenly breaks down in public, screaming and crying, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and unsure of how to respond. Parents of children on the autism spectrum face a unique challenge: learning to distinguish between an autism meltdown vs tantrum. These two behaviors may look similar from the outside, but their root causes, emotional responses, and solutions differ significantly from one another.

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Shyness and Autism

La Timidez y el Autismo: Cómo Diferenciarlos y Apoyar a tu Hijo

La paternidad plantea constantes preguntas, pero pocas son tan delicadas e importantes como comprender el comportamiento único de tu hijo. Si tu hijo evita el contacto visual, titubea a la hora de hablar con desconocidos o parece agobiado en situaciones sociales, puede que te preguntes si lo que ves es simple timidez o algo más complejo. La timidez y el autismo pueden parecer sorprendentemente similares a primera vista, pero bajo esa primera impresión yacen necesidades, experiencias y formas de apoyo muy diferentes.

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Swim safety

Seguridad al Nadar Para Niños con Autismo: Conciencia, Desafíos y Estrategias

As summer approaches, families across the country start planning beach days, pool parties, and lake trips. It’s a season filled with sunny days, laughter, and water activities that bring joy to everyone. But behind these treasured moments lies an urgent reality: water-related accidents remain a leading cause of preventable death for children. For families of children with autism, the risks are even more serious, making swim safety an essential priority.

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Autism Rates

Las Tasas de Autismo: Qué Nos dicen los Últimos Datos de los CDC

In recent years, conversations around autism have grown louder—and for good reason. According to the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), autism rates have reached a new high, with 1 in 31 children in the United States identified with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) by age 8. For many families, this increase raises pressing questions: Why are these numbers climbing? What does this mean for children, parents, and educators? And most importantly, what’s behind this rise?

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Autism and car seats

El Autismo y las Sillas para el Carro: Cómo Navegar por las Necesidades Sensoriales y la Seguridad en el Automóvil

Car rides can sometimes be a peaceful break in the day or a moment of stress for any family. However, for parents of children with autism, the experience is different and even demanding. For many, something as routine as buckling a child into their car seat can become a significant obstacle, filled with emotional stress, sensory overwhelm, and behavioral resistance. The issue of autism and car seats isn’t just about making sure a child is safely secured—it’s about navigating the unique sensory and emotional needs that come with someone having autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

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Sensory Processing Disorder and autism

Trastorno del Procesamiento Sensorial y el Autismo: Comprendiendo la Conexión y Brindando Apoyo

Navigating autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is to understand that many things will correlate with your child’s behavior and development beyond mere autism. For example, many times, ASD overlaps with other conditions like OCD, anxiety, ADHD, and others, including Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD). However, knowing how to identify sensory challenges and autism will let you learn strategies to make a significant difference in their development and well-being.

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Autism and friendship

El Autismo y la Amistad: 5 Formas de Navegar las Conexiones Sociales

Friendship is a fundamental part of life, shaping our happiness, emotional well-being, and sense of belonging. However, in the case of autism and friendship, building and maintaining friendships can be a complex and sometimes challenging experience. While some may deeply desire meaningful social connections, differences in communication styles, social expectations, sensitivities, and understanding of social norms can create barriers.

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Sibling support in autism

Apoyo Entre Hermanos en el Autismo: Cómo Fomentar la Comprensión y la Conexión

Raising a child with autism is a journey with unique experiences, challenges, and deep connections. But autism doesn’t just affect the individual itself; it reshapes the entire family dynamic, especially for siblings. Sibling support in autism plays a critical role in maintaining balance, ensuring all children in the household feel valued, and fostering relationships built on understanding and love.

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PECS for Nonverbal

PECS Para Personas no Verbales con Autismo: Potenciando la Comunicación

For families of nonverbal children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), the challenge of communication can feel overwhelming. How do you help your child express their thoughts, needs, or feelings when words aren’t an option? Thankfully, tools like PECS for Nonverbal individuals offer a way to bridge that gap, providing a means for children to share their voices and connect with the world around them.

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