The Importance of Early Intervention for Autism
Over the past several years, we’ve seen a growing number of parents reaching out for services for their toddlers—often as young as 2 to 3 years old. This encouraging trend means families are pursuing evaluations and receiving autism diagnoses earlier than the national average. According to the CDC, the average age for an autism diagnosis […]
Counseling and Autism: Support for Parents and Children
Empowering Families to Thrive Beyond the Diagnosis If you are a parent, caregiver, or family member navigating life with autism, know that you are not alone. Reaching out for support through counseling is not a sign of weakness—it’s an act of courage and love for both yourself and your child. In today’s world, it’s time […]
AAC: What It Is and Why It’s Important for Children with Autism
There are many means of communication used in our world. The most common ones used today are spoken words, gestures, eye gaze, facial expressions, print, sign language, and even GIFs. When it comes to individuals with speech and language delays, it is possible to augment and provide alternative options for them to efficiently communicate with […]
6 Fall Activities for Kids with Autism
Autumn is here, bringing with it cozy sweaters, warm drinks, and the excitement of seasonal traditions like Halloween and pumpkin patches. But for children with autism, the shift in routines and sensory input can be both stimulating and overwhelming. That’s why it’s so important to carve out time for activities that are both fun and […]
Developing School and Community Skills for Children with Autism
Helping Your Child Feel More Confident ABA therapy provides many benefits to children with autism in ways both big and small. Typically, this comes down to emphasizing skills that a child needs in two different settings. These settings are school and everyday life (also known as the “natural environment” in ABA). Everyday life includes home […]
Back to School Tips for Kids with Autism
It’s Back-to-School time here in Michigan. This time of year can be both exciting and stressful, especially for children with autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, Down syndrome, or other developmental needs. Children can have anxiety about new or possibly stressful situations just like adults. Remember how you’ve felt starting a new job or meeting new people. Now […]
6 Ways to Build a Positive Relationship With Your Child’s Teacher
As a parent of a child with autism, you want to know your child will be cared for at school. You want to send them to a quality learning environment and for their educators to know and understand your child. In order for your child to be successful, a positive relationship with your child’s teacher […]
Eating Issues and Autism: 5 Tips to Help
Parents of children with autism know eating issues all too well. From mealtime tantrums to picky food preferences, dealing with the eating issues that may come with autism can be a major stressor. However, be assured that these issues can be solved by seeking support, establishing routine, and practicing a lot of patience. Eating Issues […]
Understanding Gestalt Language Processing and How it Impacts Your Child’s Communication
As speech-language sciences progress, many are learning about how speech processes correlate with how autistic adults and children communicate with others. A term that is becoming better understood in the speech-language community is Gestalt Language Processing (GLP), or Natural Language Acquisition. In turn, this term has become increasingly used in the autism community. You may […]
Fifteen Years Serving the Autism Community
It’s 2025 and we are celebrating our 15th Anniversary! That’s quite a milestone for those working in this field of autism therapy. We are proud of the unique blend of comprehensive autism therapy services we offer families. To celebrate, we are hosted a Family Fun Day Saturday, July 12. Let’s take a brief look back at our […]