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Understanding Autism: Special Interests

While autism and related disorders impact different individuals in different ways, many individuals with autism develop a special interest. In fact, one study found that some 75–95% of autistic individuals have a special interest that often begins during childhood but sticks with them throughout their life. Working to better understand your child’s special interests can...

Alee Behavioral Healthcare

2025-08-19 10:03:14

Why do Children with Autism Tend to Think Literally?

Children with autism and related disorders tend to think literally because they tend to adopt a more concrete thought process. They like to understand what is happening around them, meaning that they'll find automatic trains of thought to be confusing, as they are not always sensible or straightforward.

Alee Behavioral Healthcare

2025-07-30 12:19:14

Why a Pet Can Benefit Your Child with Autism?

Many parents feel overwhelmed when their child receives a diagnosis of autism or a related condition, as they wonder what kind of impact this will have on their lives. And, while it’s important to note that autism is not a debilitating condition that will stand in the way of your child’s long-term success, there are certain steps you can take to make their day-to-day life easier....

Alee Behavioral Healthcare

2024-10-17 09:52:07

What is Speech Therapy?

Speech Therapy has a long and well-documented history and rose to prominence in the early 19th century. While it is an effective tool for those with autism and related disorders, it is also used to support children and adults with learning difficulties, language disorders, and those who experience hearing loss (amongst others). During the typical speech therapy session, participants will work...

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2024-10-08 10:06:36

What to Do If You Believe That Your Child Has Autism?

As a parent, you will always want what is best for your child. As a result, if you begin to suspect that they have a condition such as autism, you may be feeling concerned or even worried about what the future may hold for your child. After all, children with autism or related conditions experience life differently from their neurotypical peers and may need certain support fixtures in place to...

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2024-09-24 04:21:17

When Can Literal Thinking Present a Problem?

As discussed above, one of the biggest issues that children with autism and related disorders encounter with Autism literal thinking is difficulty understanding abstract thoughts and concepts. While neurotypical people may find it easy to use idioms such as “under the weather”, or “piece of cake”, various studies have found that “children with ASD face greater...

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2024-09-03 10:00:23

What is Speech Therapy?

Speech Therapy has a long and well-documented history and rose to prominence in the early 19th century. While it is an effective tool for those with autism and related disorders, it is also used to support children and adults with learning difficulties, language disorders, and those who experience hearing loss (amongst others). During the typical speech therapy session, participants will work...

Alee Behavioral Healthcare

2024-08-26 06:03:35

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