Preparing your child with autism for a medical visit
The Children’s National Autism Behavioral Consult team shares some tips for preparing your child with autism for a medical visit.
How to use inflexibility to teach flexibility
Kids with autism are very good at “getting stuck” and being less flexible. Although we often need to help our kids to be more flexible, getting stuck can be a great strength in many situations.
Understanding autism in Girls
Although much has been accomplished in identifying autism in boys, research regarding autism in girls is lacking.
What you need to know about autism spectrum disorder
Autism, or autism spectrum disorder, refers to a range of conditions characterized by challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, speech and nonverbal communication as well as by unique strengths and differences.