The 10 Best Sensory Toys & Gifts for Children with Autism August 28, 2020 | Dr. Julia Hood We've listed out the 10 best sensory toys for children with hyper-sensitive and hypo-sensitive autism to play with. Learn more! Read More
Is the Pingree Center a good fit for my child? August 21, 2020 | Julia Hood, Ph.D., LP, BCBA-D, NCSP Our Autism Center is a day treatment program that provides ABA treatment for individuals with ASD and other co-occurring mental health diagnoses. Learn more! Read More
Why is Autism called Autism Spectrum Disorder? July 13, 2020 | Julia Hood, Ph.D., LP, BCBA-D, NCSP Each individual with autism is unique. Click to read more about Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and who people use this term when they talk about autism. Read More
What inspired me to pursue working with individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) June 30, 2020 | Julia Hood, Ph.D., LP, BCBA-D, NCSP I often get asked how I got into the field of Psychology and working with individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Oftentimes, people working in the field of autism have ASD or have a family member or relative with ASD. I actually don’t have a personal connection to ASD, in fact I kind of feel like I found ASD as a passion by chance. I didn’t even know what ASD was when I started graduate school and I would have never predicted that would become an area of expertise for me. Read more. Read More
Autism Sleep Routine: Establishing a Bedtime Routine for Children with Autism June 29, 2020 | Dr. Julia Hood Healthy sleep habits can sometimes be a challenge for those with an autism spectrum disorder. Learn tips on how to establish an autism sleep routine today! Read More
Our Autism Treatment Center Helps Nationwide September 6, 2019 | Dr. Julia Hood Carmen B. Pingree Autism Center of Learning helps families and children with autism nationwide. Learn more about our center! Read More
Sensory Room Ideas for Children with Autism March 16, 2020 | Dr. Julia Hood Building a sensory bedroom for your child with autism can help aid development and keep your child comfortable. Read more about sensory room ideas! Read More
Adapted Books for Autism January 9, 2020 | Heather Davis Adapted books for autism are modified to make use of images and interactive activities within a text, improving comprehension and learner engagement. Read more! Read More