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Coping activities for non-speaking children

There are many coping activities to help calm non-speaking children, such as playing with things that are fun and soothing.

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Empowering autistic youth to be self-advocates

Self-advocacy often begins with practicing identifying feelings and sharing them with others, like being able to say when you are upset.

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How to read research like a psychologist: Noticing red flags in articles

The goal of this article is to help you break down the best ways to find research, read and evaluate it and extract relevant information.

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Helping your child with autism navigate holiday changes

Changes that come with the holiday season can be difficult for children with autism. Here are some tips to help navigate this time of year.

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Can a gluten-free/casein-free diet improve autism symptoms?

A look at the pros and cons of the most popular dietary program pursued by parents for their autistic children: the gluten-free/casein-free diet.