Best Respite Services For Kids With Autism

Adventure team has two dedicated respite facilities namely Teneriffe and Auchenflower. Both houses pack in multiple, spacious living rooms that also promise privacy and are nestled in the heart of nature, a perfect getaway.  For kids with autism, there’s a whole lot of autism adventures to try out that include walking past beautiful parks and gardens or

10 Fun Adventure Outdoor Activities For Kids With Autism

Autism Spectrum Disorder or simply Autism is one such neurodevelopmental disorder that affects at least 1 out of 150 children in Australia. Reportedly, boys, compared to girls, are more likely (about four times) to be affected by this condition. As a parent or caregiver to an autistic child, it is important that you subject them

What a Neurotypical Teen Sees; What an Autistic Teen Wants Them to See

This post was created with the help of my 17 year old son Ryan, who is autistic. Thank you Ryan for offering your insight as you continue to take on a world that you struggle to understand and that struggles to understand you day in and day out with such courage. There are a number

The Ultimate Guide to Autism Home Therapy

When our insurance refused to pay for Lira’s occupational and speech therapy, I fought the system for three years. In the end, I had to give up and pay the bill, realizing that we would not be able to pay for professional services again. Letting Lira suffer through her developmental delays and social inadequacies, was

Chelation Therapy for Autism

I routinely check autism websites and chat groups to gauge the landscape and better understand the community of families seeking relief from this devastating epidemic (and if you don’t think that autism is an epidemic, you have been living on Mars). On one listserv, a parent recently wrote, “I’m looking to start chelation on my

Autism Therapy You Can Do with Your Child at Home

Coronavirus has swept across the world, and everyone’s lives have been disrupted in some form or another. With health and government recommended, or even mandated, rules about how the general public should react in order to slow the spread of the virus, flash words used in the media including “quarantine”, “shelter-in-place”, “stay-at-home”, “essential/non-essential travel”, and

TRAVEL ACTIVITY CHECKLISTS AS A PART OF AUTISM THERAPY FOR KIDS

Activities for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, can be not only opportunities to have fun, but also opportunities to learn skills. One of the hallmarks of ASD is difficulty in communication, so play activities that pay particular attention to communicating are a great  way for autism therapy. BRAIN TOYS Brain Toys offers toys designed for kids

How Has Autism Therapy Changed Over The Years

The first detailed description of autism therapy dates from the 1880s, written by English physician Langdon Down, who described the classical features of autism, such as echolalia, excellent rote memory, social isolation, repetitive behavior, and stereotypies, but didn’t give the condition a name. In the 40s, Leo Kanner and Hans Asperger used the term autism to describe the

Importance of Respite Care At All Stages Of Life

Benefits of Respite Care At All Stages Of Life For autistic kids, respite care serves the best as the experts provide the best help to cope with all stress factors for your kid. An Autism support worker will help your kid get the best of nature. No matter how well you care for your loved one, the