Getting an Autism Diagnosis – What to Do While Waiting

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Getting an Autism Diagnosis – What to Do While Waiting If you are getting an autism diagnosis for your child or for another loved one, you might be filled with questions. You also might need to wait to see a medical professional who can start you on your autism spectrum disorder (ASD) diagnosis journey. Fortunately, […]

Recognizing Autism – Different Ages Show Different Indicators

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Recognizing Autism – Different Ages Show Different Indicators Recognizing autism in individuals, especially children, involves understanding a spectrum of behaviors and developmental milestones that vary significantly with age. From the earliest months of a child’s life to their teenage years and beyond, the indicators of autism can change. This can make early and accurate identification […]

Autism and Clothes: Getting Dressed & Keeping Clothes On

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Autism and Clothes: Getting Dressed & Keeping Clothes On When it comes to autism and clothes, children with autism may face unique challenges related to clothing due to sensory sensitivities, difficulties with motor skills, challenges with decision-making, and preferences for routine and familiarity (the need for sameness). These challenges can affect getting dressed and the […]

Gifts for Kids With Autism

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Gifts for Kids With Autism Choosing gifts for children with autism involves selecting items that cater to their unique sensory needs, interests, and developmental levels. Ideal toys for children on the autism spectrum often offer sensory stimulation, encourage skill-building, and provide hours of fun. When selecting toys and gifts for kids with autism, consider the […]

Effective Autism Teaching Strategies

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Effective Autism Teaching Strategies from Blue Parachute Supporting Students on the Spectrum Instructing children with ASD requires patience, understanding, and effective autism teaching strategies tailored to their unique needs. Here, we look at various autism teaching methods and tools. This will help educators, parents, and communities as they are teaching children with autism spectrum disorder […]

Gifts for Adults With Autism: What to Get Your Loved One

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Gifts for Adults With Autism: What to Get Your Loved One When selecting gifts for adults with autism, you’ll find it’s similar to purchasing gifts for those who identify as neurotypical. On top of considering the person’s unique interests, it’s also essential to keep their preferences and sensory sensitivities in mind. While some individuals may […]

Lenguaje de señas para el autismo

Un hombre adulto está sentado en el suelo con un niño pequeño y los dos se comunican mediante señas. Esto ayuda a ilustrar el lenguaje de señas para el autismo.

Lenguaje de señas para el autismo El autismo y el lenguaje de señas pueden entrelazarse de varias maneras, y a menudo sirven como una valiosa herramienta de comunicación y expresión para personas en el espectro del autismo. Hay muchas maneras en que se puede utilizar el lenguaje de señas para el autismo. En Blue Parachute, entendemos que el lenguaje de señas es una herramienta beneficiosa. Cuando […]

La experiencia del autismo: habilidades esenciales para quienes están en el espectro

Tres palabras cruzadas, que son habilidades, conocimientos y destrezas. Las dos primeras palabras están en negro, pero la palabra habilidades está en rojo, y cuando se superpone a las otras dos palabras, estas letras permanecen en rojo. Esto indicó que existen habilidades esenciales necesarias en la experiencia del autismo.

La experiencia del autismo: habilidades esenciales para quienes están en el espectro El autismo es una condición de desarrollo compleja que dura toda la vida y que generalmente aparece durante la primera infancia. Oficialmente llamado trastorno del espectro autista (TEA), puede afectar muchos aspectos de la vida de una persona, incluidas sus habilidades sociales, cómo se comunica, la forma en que maneja las relaciones y su autorregulación. El […]

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