Neurodiversity is the concept that the differences in how human brains function and behave are natural variations rather than abnormalities or deficits. It recognizes that neurological differences—such as autism, ADHD, dyslexia, Tourette syndrome, and others—are part of the normal spectrum…
The autism rights movement is a social and political movement led primarily by autistic people themselves that advocates for the recognition, respect, and acceptance of autism as a natural variation of human neurology rather than a disease or disorder to…
Autism sensory diets are personalized plans designed to help individuals with autism manage their sensory processing differences by providing specific sensory activities and inputs throughout the day. These diets are not about food but about carefully selected sensory experiences that…
Monotropism is a way of understanding how people with autism focus their attention. It describes a tendency to concentrate deeply on one thing at a time, rather than spreading attention across many things simultaneously. This intense focus on a single…
**Hyperfocus in autism** refers to a state where an autistic individual becomes deeply absorbed and intensely focused on a particular task, activity, or interest, often to the exclusion of everything else around them. This intense concentration can make the person…
Early intervention plays a **crucial and transformative role** in the lives of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), fundamentally shaping their developmental trajectory and quality of life. The period of early childhood, especially before the age of three, is a…
Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for autism are specially designed written plans created to support children on the autism spectrum in their educational journey. These programs are tailored to meet each child’s unique needs, strengths, and challenges, ensuring they receive appropriate…
Supporting autistic students effectively requires teachers to adopt a thoughtful, flexible, and individualized approach that respects each student’s unique needs, strengths, and challenges. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) affects social interaction, communication, behavior, and sensory processing, so educators must create learning…
Parenting an autistic child presents a unique set of challenges that differ significantly from parenting neurotypical children. These challenges span emotional, behavioral, social, and practical domains, requiring parents to adapt continuously and develop specialized strategies to support their child’s growth…
Autism can indeed be diagnosed later in life, even if it was not identified during childhood. Many adults discover they are autistic after recognizing traits or challenges that align with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), often following years of misunderstanding their…