Self-Regulation Strategies for Self-Injury
Self-injurious behavior and autism Ferguson explains that self-injurious behaviors (SIBs) are present in 40 – 50% of autistic people. They often persist in varying forms and intensities across the lifespan
Research Updates: GI Symptoms & Behavior
The gut and stress The prevalence of co-occurring gastrointestinal (GI) issues in autism ranges from 9 to 91%, with constipation being the most common (1:30). Research shows that many autistic people
Part 2: Teaching Children with Autism How to Communicate Their Wants and Needs
Language and Communication Language and communication difficulties are core symptoms of autism, and around one-third of children with autism are nonverbal or minimally verbal. Moskowitz explains that verbal children often
Part 1: Challenges when your son or daughter is experiencing a difficult time
Shattock details his son’s behaviors across his lifetime and describes the experiences of his family and community in creating supportive environments for Jamie and his peers. He recounts Jamie’s diagnosis,
