Non-speaking is the new terminology for nonverbal in regard to autism, but why? How do you communicate with your nonverbal child?
Why non-speaking instead of nonverbal?
Non-speaking autistic people decided on the term non-speaking instead of nonverbal, because nonverbal means you don't ...
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RAD (Reactive Attachment Disorder): Extreme Problem Behaviors
Children with RAD (Reactive Attachment Disorder) often exhibit extreme behavior problems. Below is a list of the behaviors that are associated with this diagnosis.
What is RAD?
Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD) is defined as a problematic pattern of developmentally inappropriate moods, ...
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7 Things You Must Know About Attachment Problems Before Adoption
Are you considering adopting a child? Here are 7 things you must know about attachment issues before you adopt. While this information is important for all adoptions, it's especially important if you are adopting a child from foster care, a child from another country, or an older child or ...
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What Does the Autism Spectrum Mean?
The autism spectrum is misunderstood by much of the non-autistic population: The autistic spectrum is not a straight line.
The autism spectrum is not a line
When non-autistic people define autism, they get a lot of things wrong. It's not with malicious intent, but due to the double ...
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What is Autistic Burnout?
Is your adult autistic child anxious, stressed, struggling to keep their job, and exhausted no matter how hard they try? They might be in autism burnout. Read on to understand what autism burnout is and how to avoid it for yourself or an autistic person you love.
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What is Autism Masking?
One of the biggest topics in the autistic community right now is autism masking. Read on to understand why.
What is autism masking?
Autism masking is the act of camouflaging one’s autism so as to appear non-autistic, or less autistic so people won't notice. It is a trauma response ...
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