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.
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.
Venturing outside of the classroom to volunteer and explore offers big benefits to students at the Detroit Waldorf School. Here, sixth grade teacher Linda Williams discusses how this approach helps build academic outcomes.
It's common but can cause some serious stress for children and parents. Here, a pediatric nurse practitioner with Children's Hospital of Michigan offers tips on coping.
Enjoy a new outdoor sport this winter. Looking for ice fishing for families in Macomb County? Browse these 2020 events and destinations for parents and kids.
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.