5 Ways to Support Kids With Autism
When a child with autism needs support, where can families turn for help? Here, two experts from Harbor Oaks Hospital in New Baltimore offer insight and advice.
Building a Sensory Toolkit for Children with Autism
Katie Fisher, an occupational therapist with Blossom Behavioral Wellness Center in Novi, offers insight and advice for parents.
Fidget Toys for Older Kids With Autism and Sensory Challenges
It can be tough to keep your mind on task when your body wants to stay in motion. These fidget toys for older kids help teens and tweens keep on track.
Helping Kids With Autism Navigate School
Open communication and collaboration can smooth the way for success. Here, the Vice President of Clinical Operations at Gateway Pediatric Therapy's Sterling Heights clinic offers insight.
How Art Therapy Benefits Kids With Autism and Special Needs
Here, Blossom Behavioral Wellness Center's Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Registered Art Therapist (ATR) weighs in on its importance.
3 Ways to Improve the Behavior of Kids With Autism
Hitting or biting can take the place of using words to express needs and wants, particularly for children with autism. Here, two experts from A&C Behavioral Solutions in Livonia offer advice for improving behaviors.
New Pediatric Guidelines Stress Early Intervention for Autism
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has released groundbreaking new autism guidelines. Pediatricians are now urged to provide a clinical diagnosis, which results in early intervention and better outcomes for kids. Here, the experts at Blossom Behavioral Wellness Center weigh in on what it means for families.
Autism and the Picky Eater
Helen Attar, M.A., BCBA, Assistant Clinical Director at Gateway Pediatric Therapy's Livonia clinic, shares advice for parents of extremely selective eaters.
More Than One Effective Way to Use ABA
Pivotal response training, which is a motivation-based application of ABA therapy that targets key areas of child development, is a proven form of autism treatment. Find out what it is and why it's so successful from the experts at Blossom Behavioral Wellness Center.
Autism Diagnosis: What’s Next?
The team at Gateway Pediatric Therapy discusses the applied behavior analysis (ABA) intake process.
Early Autism Diagnosis: What You Should Know
How do you ensure a child gets the right testing? The experts at Blossom Behavioral Wellness Center in Novi offer help in getting started.
Autism Spectrum Disorder and the Holidays
Frank Pinkham, MSW, BCBA, Director of Adolescent Services at Gateway Pediatric Therapy offers tips for navigating social situations at family gatherings.