Parents are often frustrated with their children’s behavior. Yet their parents are where children inherit good and bad traits, and they have been in the family long enough to know what gets attention and reaction. As humans evolve, children adapt to get as much attention and tangible rewards as possible from parents trying to help …
Often misunderstood concepts, autism and introversion can manifest in the same person, and one is sometimes mistaken for the other. The assumed disinterest that autistic people may appear to have in conversation or social interaction is often simply difficulty with back-and-forth conversation. Similarly, they may have trouble reading social cues or be interested in things …
The Quiet Spectrum: How Autism and Introversion Overlap Yet Diverge Read More »
When children lack eye contact, it’s often regarded as one of the early signs of autism, a neurodevelopmental condition that affects a person’s social interaction, communication, and behavior. Lack of eye contact is frequently mentioned in papers about autism in young children as a red flag but has become increasingly less important as an identifier. …
Autism, or autism spectrum disorder (ASD), is a neurodevelopmental condition affecting how people perceive and interact with the world. Autism sufferers often have difficulty communicating, social interaction, and behavior. These difficulties can vary widely in severity and type. Key characteristics of autism are communication challenges that range from verbal communication to difficulty understanding non-verbal cues …
Functioning Labels for Autism: High-Functioning vs Low-Functioning Autism Read More »
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is one of those conditions you hear about repeatedly when it comes to explaining the actions of someone who is having a bit of difficulty managing themselves. I’ll give you a rundown on what the general guidelines and suggestions are, as well as just what ADHD is in full definition so …
How to Parent a Child with ADHD: The Ins and Outs of ADHD in Children Read More »
Ever heard of PDA? No, not Public Displays of Affection. I’m talking about Pathological Demand Avoidance. I wouldn’t be surprised if you haven’t, as it’s a relatively new diagnosis that isn’t actually recognized by the DSM-5, but it’s considered by experts to affect a subset of people on the autism spectrum. People of the autistic …
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, commonly known as ADHD, is described by the CDC as “one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders of childhood. It is usually first diagnosed in childhood and often lasts into adulthood. Children with ADHD may have trouble paying attention, controlling impulsive behaviors (may act without thinking about what the result will be), or …
How to Discipline a Child With ADHD: Do’s And Don’ts Read More »
Parenting isn’t easy, and parenting a child with special needs is an even more difficult feat, even if you know what you’re doing from day one, you also need to know what not to do with an autistic child. The most an expecting mother can do is anticipate the arrival of a child that may …
Autism Parenting Guide: What Not to Do With an Autistic Child Read More »
PDA, or Pathological Demand Avoidance, is a real condition that affects a good chunk of the population. If you’ve never heard of it, that’s fair, as it’s a relatively new diagnosis. It’s essentially a form of anxiety that comes through in the form of purposefully avoiding people, places, activities, things, and even ideas that may …
Children are born self-centered. That’s a fact of life. The problem, however, is getting them to grow out of that sort of behavior. It’s up to the parent to show them the path to becoming a functioning, empathetic adult. It’s also the parent’s job to bring the child happy memories and to show them that …
