Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) affects an ever-increasing number of children and adults each year. Among its many impacts are sleep disturbances, which studies estimate to affect between 40% to 80% of children with ASD.¹ Sleep disturbances — including insomnia, sleep-related anxiety, and sleep fragmentation — are common among adults with ASD and can further exacerbate social communication deficits, lack of …
5 Factors raise hospitalization risk for kids with Autism
A new study identifies which factors put young people with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) at high risk of being hospitalized for inpatient psychiatric care—including factors both related and unrelated to ASD itself. Read the Article Here
The Struggle to Socialize for families with Autism
How parents and businesses can be more welcoming to individuals with Autism and increase opportunities for socialization. Read the Article Here
New Autism Drug Shows Promising Results
In a small clinical trial, boys with autism showed improvements in speech and social skills. A larger experiment is now needed. Read the Article Here
Bullying and Disability Harassment in the Workplace: What Youth Should Know
This InfoBrief is designed to help youth, including youth with disabilities, recognize signs of bullying in the workplace, and to recognize how bullying differs from disability harassment. The brief offers examples of bullying situations at work and offers strategies to help address the issue. Much is understood about the negative consequences of bullying at school, but youth should also be …
Bullying, Trauma and Children with Developmental Disabilities
Learn about how bullying can be a source of trauma for children with developmental disabilities, the effects it can have, how to recognize symptoms of trauma and how to address them. Read the Article Here
How I Overcame the Heartbreak of My Son’s Autism Diagnosis
Inspiring words from a mom who faces the challenge of her child’s autism diagnosis. Read the Article Here
Why Autistic Kids Make Easy Targets for School Bullies
A new study finds that children with autism are bullied nearly five times more often than their typically developing peers. Learn why and what you can do about it. Read the Article Here
The Best Anti-Bullying Resources for Parents and Teachers
Check out this list of anti-bullying resources that provide guidance and advice for handling bullying situations, developing respect, conflict resolution skills, anti-bullying programs, and transforming a school bullying culture to one of empathy and action. These innovative resources will assist students, parents, teachers, coaches, counselors, and anyone working with children. Click here for Resources
Understanding Physical Bullying of School Aged Children
Learn more about these physical bullies, why they behave as they do, who is susceptible to their wrath, and what are some of the ramifications for the victims. Read the Article Here