by Joaquín Suárez | Aug 13, 2026 | Autism Treatment
Aggressive behavior is one of the most common and most distressing challenges parents of children with autism face. It can include hitting, kicking, biting, scratching, throwing objects, and behaviors directed at the child themselves. For the families living with it,...
by Joaquín Suárez | Aug 13, 2026 | Autism Treatment
An autism meltdown is an intense, involuntary response to overwhelming stress or sensory input. A child in a meltdown is not throwing a tantrum. They are not being manipulative. They have reached a point where their nervous system cannot cope, and they have lost the...
by Joaquín Suárez | Aug 13, 2026 | Autism Treatment
Stimming is short for self-stimulatory behavior. It refers to repetitive movements, sounds, or actions that a person uses to regulate their sensory experience or emotional state. Hand-flapping, rocking, spinning, humming, repeating phrases, and tapping are all common...
by Joaquín Suárez | Aug 13, 2026 | Autism Treatment
Elopement in autism refers to when a child leaves a safe, supervised environment without telling anyone. It is also called wandering, running, or bolting. A child might slip out the front door, leave a classroom, or break away in a crowded parking lot in seconds. For...
by haleydoyle7 | Apr 1, 2026 | Autism Treatment
April is Autism Acceptance Month — and this year’s theme says it all: #CelebrateDifferences. For decades, April was recognized as Autism Awareness Month. Awareness opened doors. It started conversations, reduced stigma, and helped families feel less isolated....
by haleydoyle7 | Dec 3, 2025 | Autism Treatment
For many families, the winter holiday break brings a welcome pause from school routines. But for caregivers of children with autism, long breaks can also bring a new set of challenges—especially when it comes to maintaining structure and progress in Applied Behavior...
