Helping children on the autism spectrum navigate through their meltdown episodes requires patience, understanding, and strategies designed to support them. Meltdowns in children with autism are often ...

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ST. CHARLES, Mo. – Autism, also called autism spectrum disorder (ASD), is a group of conditions that are characterized by issues with social skills, repetitive behaviors, speech, and nonverbal ...

What is a sensory room? A sensory room or sensory integration room is designed to provide calm, focus, and comfort to people with sensory processing problems, which often includes people with autism ...

The traditional school environment is often a storm of sensory input that can overwhelm a student on the autism spectrum before the first lesson even begins. Fluorescent lighting, echoing hallways, ...

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A fireworks show can be a night of family fun. This Fourth of July, thousands will show up to be thrilled by loud music, lights and explosions. For people with autism ...