Autism

This article is not intended to be medical advice or to replace the advice of a trained and licensed medical provider.  As a pediatric occupational therapist, I work with children who are [...]

By Sue SimmonsFounder, Equinox Family Consulting Ltd. “How can we get David to start trying harder?”  The couple seeking help knew their 12 y/o son was intelligent, but they were making [...]

View these opportunities for training and mentorship in small group settings with the STAR Institute faculty. Some opportunities include in-depth training with Dr. Lucy Jane Miller, Dr. Sarah [...]

What is being  done to provide adults on the spectrum with effective, efficient and respectful solutions to participate meaningfully in society?   Here we highlight some of the excellent programs [...]

Many kids love Halloween and look forward to it every year. However, some traditions, such as wearing costumes and creepy sounds and lights can be too much for children with sensory [...]

Neurobites Quiz Q: Recent developments in autism research indicate which of the following is linked to autism?  A breakdown in the signaling pathway used by the neurotransmitter GABA  Mutations [...]

In a study published last week, researchers looked at the visual tracking of people with and without ASD as they followed a target on a computer screen.  Key differences were found between the [...]

What is ASD and what are the symptoms? Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a complex neurological disorder that affects development of coordination, communication and cognition.  Signs and symptoms [...]

Multi-sensory programs to address symptoms of Autism and Learning Difficulties Parents are of course looking to help their children on the autism spectrum or who have learning difficulties. iLs [...]