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Key Brain Differences in Autistic Boys and Girls Identified

Researchers identified significant differences in brain development between autistic boys and girls aged 2-13.

The study found that autistic girls have a thicker cortex at age 3 and experience faster cortical thinning into middle childhood compared to boys.

These findings suggest biological differences in addition to the underdiagnosis of autism in females.

The study underscores the importance of including both sexes in autism research to gain a complete understanding of the condition.

This is ALL of us!

How childhood trauma affects health across a lifetime | Nadine Burke Harris | TED Childhood trauma isn’t something you just get over as you grow up. Pediatrician Nadine Burke Harris explains that the repeated stress of abuse, neglect and p...

The New ASD Band!!! Awesome!!! -Jennifer St. Jude

OKAY! The Autism Spectrum Band Film (OFFICIAL TRAILER) Stream the film on April 29 or get your tickets at: https://tinyurl.com/2p9m8reaOutside of Canada? You'll need a VPN to screen this film at this time, check ...

Dr. Briana Harris is one of the greatest OT’s I know.
Here’s her new space for all you lucky Wisconsiners

COULEE KIDSPACE A fun and simple collection of playful ideas. Learn to play, play to learn.

Excellent!!

Know the triggers and early signs!

To avoid the unexpected meltdowns you have to be aware of the events that build increased stress chemicals for the child, how much he can handle, and be keenly aware of the early signs that he is getting dysregulated (since the child will not feel it).




Each child will have subtle signs that they are becoming dysregulated. By knowing these signs and realizing what type and how much activity the child can handle, you can help the child stay regulated. As you are planning your day, be conscious of how much activity the child can handle and if any common triggers might occur that may overload the child. Help him pace his day; building in frequent breaks and calming strategies to keep his nervous system calm and organized. When you are aware that you are stretching the child’s comfort zones, look for those early signs. Try not to push it, but for sure look for those early signs. If you see them, pull back on the activity and give a break to rebound. As the child gets older it is important to teach him what his early signs are, what they “feel” like, and how to pull back and recover. By learning how to cope with their own stress and overload, they will be less anxious by feeling more in control of these moments.

Thanks FACES!! Awesome tip for IEP audio

Difficulty Connecting and Communicating with a person with Autism? Maybe this will help.

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Text the word

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Do you know an Orlando Pulse survivor? Maybe this will help. ❤️

ABA: a useful tool or an abusive practice?

Advocating With Hope's tips for attending your child's Iep.

1) Always audio record the Iep (but make sure you give the school 24 hour notice. It's the law.
*Dont be surprised if they pretend they can't find a recorder (since they have to also record if you do, not finding the recorder will mean with you have to stop your recording or reschedule.) As difficult as rescheduling might be stand firm and op to reschedule. They will either a) suddenly find it or b) reschedule and never pull that game with you again.