May 08, 2024

A Look into Autism and Aging-Related Brain Differences

Neuroscientists have always been fascinated by the mysteries of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Autism is a developmental disorder impacting roughly one in 36 children in the U.S. It affects how individuals communicate, learn, and interact socially. While there’s a growing...

May 03, 2024

Eye-Tracking Technology in Autism Diagnosis

For many families with children showing signs of autism, the path to a definitive diagnosis can be long and frustrating. Extended wait times coupled with inconclusive results often exacerbate the anxieties of already concerned parents. However, hope has emerged...

Apr 27, 2024

The Power of Combined Therapies in Autism Treatment: A Comprehensive Approach

The soaring rate of autism diagnoses, from 1 in 68 in 2010 to 1 in 36 today, according to the CDC, has thrust the importance of efficient and effective treatments into the limelight. While Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) therapy...

Apr 22, 2024

Early Intervention in Autism: The Promise of ABA and ESDM

Understanding the subtleties of developing therapeutic autism therapies is essential as we figure out how to best serve the ever-increasing demand for services for children with autism. Integrating applied behavior analysis (ABA) and the Early Start Denver Model (ESDM)...

Apr 17, 2024

Understanding the Importance of ABA Therapy: The Indiana Controversy and What it Means for Families

Dozens of Indianapolitan parents and advocates, their faces etched with concern, gathered outside Governor Holcomb’s residence in August 2023, demanding the reconsideration of the recently proposed cuts to Medicaid reimbursements for Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy, a well-regarded treatment...

Apr 02, 2024

Analyzing the Autism Prevalence Landscape

Few topics in healthcare are as alarming and complex as autism prevalence figures. Autism, a neurodevelopmental disorder impacting communication, social interaction, and behavior, remains a subject of intense research and advocacy. It’s a topic steeped in complexity, with shifting...

Mar 29, 2024

Autism Advocates Taking TikTok by Storm

In the ever-evolving social media landscape, where fleeting trends dominate, two Michigan-based brothers, Max and Jake, have surged into prominence on TikTok and Instagram. However, their rise to fame is underpinned by a profound purpose – shedding light on...

Mar 16, 2024

Robotics in Libraries: A Fresh Approach to Teaching Children with Autism

Technology nowadays is so omnipresent that it’s hard to imagine life without it. It streamlines our routines and helps us in ways we never imagined. One of the most heartwarming examples of this can be found in the Santa...

Mar 03, 2024

Understanding Autism Through a Child’s Eyes: The Inspiring Journey of Alex Grievous

In the bustling corridors of David Lubin Elementary School in East Sacramento, an eleven-year-old boy named Alex Grievous faced the kind of challenges that many kids with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) confront – feeling different and misunderstood. But unlike...

Feb 22, 2024

The Power and Promise of the Early Start Denver Model for Autism

With increasing numbers of children being diagnosed with autism, there is an urgent need for effective and scalable interventions. Enter the Early Start Denver Model (ESDM), an innovative approach to autism intervention that is making waves in the world...