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Instead of attempting to explain everything before the start of the school, there is a lesser stress option: create a starting point with your child's teacher.

An early autism diagnosis is key to understanding a child’s strengths, challenges, interests, and communication style.

Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) uses symbols, pictures, writing, or technology to support or replace speech, helping people communicate in ways beyond spoken words.

In today’s digital era, summaries and online quizzes are readily available at our fingertips whenever we’re worried or curious about a symptom or health trait.

Autism is a vast spectrum with symptoms that widely vary depending on the individual, age and developmental stage.

Sharing information about influential or famous individuals who are on the autism spectrum can be a powerful way for a child to embrace their neurodiversity and recognize their own unique strengths.

As the holidays approach, consider these practical methods to help ensure the holiday season is a time of delight, especially for your autistic child.

To best understand AuDHD, it is important to recognize autism and ADHD as separate conditions, each with their own unique traits and challenges.

Stimming, short for self-stimulatory behavior is in the criteria for an autism assessment, although it is a human behavior that extends beyond neurodivergent individuals.

Discover ways to create a home environment that supports autisic children.

"Will my child ever talk? Will they ever use words? Why can't they speak? What will happen to them in the future?" If you're a caregiver of a child who is non-speaking, these are normal questions. We happily welcome the opportunity to discuss them openly.

Every autistic child learns differently—an IEP helps them thrive. Learn how to advocate for your child’s unique needs today.

Learn more about how autism can include coexisting conditions like ADHD, anxiety and OCD. Every child deserves personalized support.

Learn how to recognize early signs of autism and when to take action for the best possible outcome.

The process of diagnosing autism involves a comprehensive evaluation and assessments tailored to each child’s unique behaviors and developmental patterns. Since every child is different, the diagnosis considers a wide range of factors to understand their specific strengths, challenges, and needs. 

Autism brings many questions about daily life, treatment, and challenges. Explore common concerns and learn how autism affects individuals in different ways.

Stimming helps autistic individuals manage emotions and sensory input. Instead of stopping it, support and understanding are key.

Autism is a spectrum, with unique traits in every individual. Learn the basics, history, and common signs to better understand it.

Autism is complex and unique to each child. Explore different therapy options and their core strategies to find the best approach.

Choosing the right autism therapy can be overwhelming. Explore the key differences between ABA & developmental therapy to find the best fit.

If you're exploring educational options for your child, a Montessori school could be a wonderful complement to your child's developmental journey at Positive Development.

The holiday season can be overwhelming for children with autism, but preparation and comfort strategies can help create a smoother, more enjoyable experience for your family.

Ideation is key to child development, and for autistic children, occupational therapy and creative play can support growth and connection.

Dear Parent We welcome you with open arms. We're here to listen and to support you in any way we can. You're not along on this journey of...

Dr. Serena Wieder, co-author of "The Child with Special Needs," visited our New Jersey location, creating special memories for our team.

DRBI stands for Developmental, Relationship-Based Intervention. What does this mean? Let us explain.

Meltdowns and shutdowns are common in the autistic and neurodivergent community, where masking from childhood can cause lasting psychological effects.

As parents, we feel we know our children best, but sometimes we need help distinguishing slow development from signs of autism.