Sleep is critical for everyone. However, falling asleep and staying asleep can be particularly challenging for individuals with autism. Fortunately, there are some strategies that can help. To help you set your child up for sleep success, our team recommends these five steps. Prepare Their Room Since children with autism are more likely to have…
How Group Activities Work in an Autism Therapy Setting As a parent of a child with autism, you might be skeptical about group sessions. You may have watched your child struggle on the playground or worried about them getting along with their peers. Within these tailored group sessions, we give kids the chance to explore…
In the United States, the average age of a child diagnosed with autism is over 4 years old. While that may seem young, that average is actually far older than experts say is ideal. The American Academy of Pediatrics suggests that autism can be reliably diagnosed as early as 18 months. Identifying this disorder early…
When you have a child with autism, finding the most effective treatment possible often becomes your highest priority. While many treatment approaches are available, Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) has been extensively evaluated over decades of clinical research and is considered to be the gold standard. Endorsed by the U.S. Surgeon General and prominent American medical…
Receiving an autism diagnosis can be overwhelming for families, especially as they begin to explore the numerous considerations that come with getting their child the best care available. Fortunately, they can turn to Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). ABA therapy has been shown to help children with autism improve their communication and social skills and develop…
No one knows your child as well as you do. When your child is enrolled at Stride, we want you, the parent or guardian, to become a key member of our therapeutic team. The hard work we do during the day must be carried home to optimize the benefits of our individualized ABA programs. Parent…
