If you are familiar with autism, you know that autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has a wide array of conditions associated with it. These can range from repetitive behaviors to challenges with speech, communication, and social skills. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention...
Read More
Many families have begun to prepare for the upcoming school year. Back to school shopping trips are taken to gather necessary supplies, carpools are arranged, and both parents and children begin to anticipate the change in their schedules. For many families, this time of year...
Read More
Autism is commonly accompanied by sensory issues. The American Psychiatric Association even added sensory sensitivities to the list of symptoms that help diagnose autism in 2013. If you have a child that is dealing with sensory issues, you might want to try bringing home some...
Read More
There’s no better way to bond as a family than to hit the road for a fun family vacation. Unfortunately, not all vacation destinations are created equally when it comes to being autism-friendly. Vacations to a resort or park which lacks adequate accommodations for children...
Read More
Many of us look forward to the Fourth of July every year because we remember it as a really fun holiday where all of our friends and family get together for a barbecue, a parade, camping, or even a day spent on the lake. The...
Read More
Summer is an exciting time for many children and adults, but it can also be extremely challenging- especially for children on the autism spectrum. Summer activities, such as going to the beach or pool, or vacations can overwhelm children with autism if they are not...
Read More
April is National Autism Awareness Month! One of the ways the Carmen B. Pingree Autism Center of Learning celebrates is with our annual Do Your Blue campaign. Do Your Blue has two functions; to raise awareness of autism and to raise scholarship money to help...
Read MoreIt is a difficult process for a parent to come to terms with the fact that their child may have a form of autism. Some parents are tuned in to the fact that their child may have some form of developmental disability and may suspect...
Read MoreNutritional Foods Food selectivity in children diagnosed with autism often increases stress for parents around meal time. Parents are often left concerned about the lack of nutritional value their children may be getting during meal times. Recent research points out that many children diagnosed with autism receive...
Read More
Adults with Autism Utah has the second highest prevalence rate for autism in the United States. The most recent prevalence estimate by the Center for Disease Control indicates that 1 in 58 children in Utah has Autism. These children are moving into adulthood and bumping up...
Read More