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Bright lights. Elaborate decorations. Gifts! There’s so much to love about the holidays. But for someone with autism spectrum disorder, it can be the most stressful time of year. “While the holidays are very exciting, they’re…

Many of us equate holiday vacations with a much-needed hiatus from daily stressors. But a child with autism can have a very different perspective. “One of the core deficits of autism is restricted, repetitive, and stereotyped…

Now that Dr. Anthony Fauci has said it’s safe to trick-or-treat again, we can turn our attention to last-minute Halloween preparations. Costume? Check. Candy? Check. If you’re the parent of a child with autism, there are a…

Those who have autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are at a greater risk than most of developing a mental health disorder, which is referred to as a comorbid or co-occurring disorder. Prevalence rates vary widely, but some research…