When a parent or a professional describes an autistic person, they often use the words "mild" or "severe" autism. Sometimes I hear that...

Often, a response to a meltdown is that the child is acting spoiled. This post offers a more accurate and helpful view.

Depression is more common in autistic individuals than it is in neurotypical individuals. It is also harder to diagnose.

Several easy strategies can make it easier for the child to connect to the people and activities around them.

For children on the autism spectrum, it might take a long time to become comfortable with masks and gloves. Here are some tips to help them

Repetitive and restricted behaviors do not need to be pathologized. They have many useful functions.

Research shoes that the more anxiety a child is experiencing, the less control they have over their emotional reaction.

There probably is not a more overused and less useful term in the field of autism than "high-" or "low-functioning."

Updated information about services and remote learning for children on IEPs and 504s in MA.