When most people hear the word “spectrum” in relation to autism, they picture a straight line. On one end: “mild.” On the other end: “severe.” But this image doesn’t really capture what autism looks like in real life. Autism isn’t linear. It’s much more like...
When most people picture a child with autism, they often imagine a boy. That’s no coincidence—autism has historically been underdiagnosed in girls, in part because the early research and diagnostic tools were developed based on how autism most commonly appears in boys. But autism isn’t...
If you're wondering whether your child is on track with their speech or language development, you're not alone. One of the earliest and most important windows into a child’s development is how they communicate—and that includes not just words, but gestures, eye contact, and other...
Recognizing the Signs: Why Early Autism Diagnosis Matters As a parent, it’s completely natural to notice things about your child that make you pause and wonder: Is this typical? Should I be concerned? Every child develops at their own pace, but some differences in communication,...