The early months of a child’s life are often the most challenging time for parents. However, some children begin struggling with social interactions, and the parent suspects autism. In such cases, an early autism diagnosis can make a world of difference for parents and children with ASD. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) presents in 1 in…
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) covers a wide range of developmental challenges and symptoms. Often it takes time to get a diagnosis of autism, and the process can feel overwhelming for the family because it cannot simply be diagnosed with a blood test. Because of its complexity, it can be hard to understand the different types…
Early childhood with an ASD diagnosis can be overwhelming for parents. A parent’s plans for their child’s early years and future can shift instantly with the diagnosis. Parents may feel lost among various autism treatment programs, therapists, and their own feelings. The varied symptoms and needs of a child with ASD can leave parents in…
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) covers a wide range of symptoms and developmental challenges for young learners. While some struggle with verbal communication, others may have more difficulty reading emotions. Because there are many types of autism, therapy can range from multimodal to a single type of therapy, such as applied behavioral analysis. However, we take…
Therapy for a child with an autism spectrum disorder requires strong relationships. It’s crucial that the therapist interacts well with the child but also with the parent. An applied behavior analysis program is a collaboration between all parties, and parent involvement is essential. Part of the role parents will play in behavior analysis is to…
Autism spectrum disorders do not just affect one person. They impact entire families. Autism affects how children bond with parents and siblings. It impacts how they live their lives and the choices that families might make each day. A family therapy program brings everyone to the table, so each can benefit from the treatment. Family…
Parents of children with autism often wonder what they can do to help their children thrive during autism treatment. A diagnosis for autism spectrum disorder may frighten and relieve you. At least you have a name for what’s happening to your child and makes them different. However, conflicting treatment advice might confuse you. EMIT Therapeutics provides treatment…
Have you recently received a diagnosis of autism for your child? Early intervention is critical to your child’s development. However, you may worry about what type of autism treatment programs will work best for your child. At EMIT Therapeutics, we help clients in the New Jersey area by creating individualized therapy programs that cater to…
Autism does not have a single set of symptoms that have the same severity for each person. Some children have less severe symptoms. Therefore, some consider those with less-severe cases to be “high-functioning.” The older diagnosis would have been Asperger’s syndrome. However, every child with autism will require some support, regardless of how high functioning…
Autism and social media are topics that require a good deal of thought. With the many dangers of social media, you want to move forward carefully if you have an autistic child who wants to be online. Children with autism online are going to need some direction to help them navigate this space. However, with…