Teens with Autism are more likely to be bullied than peers. 45% of high-functioning adults with Autism report being bullied as children. Stop the cycle with these research-based strategies.
Category: Research
How to Teach Low-Functioning Teens With Autism: Reading Comprehension
Low-functioning teens with Autism often struggle with reading. These research based teaching strategies help “our kids” to reach their fullest potential.
Black Lives Matter for Black Teens with ADHD
Black Lives Matter…especially for teens with ADHD. They aren’t acknowledged, get expelled from high school, and end up in jail. The answer? Black teachers.
Depression for Teens with ADHD
Teens and young adults with ADHD are known for their depressive symptoms. It is unfortunatively common too.
Lead Exposure – Your ADHD Symptoms Get Worse!
Reearch says that lead exposure is negative for children with ADHD. Hyperactivity and behavior are especially impacted. Take personal steps. Join organizations…the experts.
ADHD and Sugar: Are the Behavior Rumors True?
ADHD and sugar. Does it destroy behavior? Check out this latest research to find out.
Autism in Females: 4 Things You Need to Know
Autism? Autism Spectrum? How about ASD? The words of old say the same thing. The trick is to identify women with Autism. More than 200,000 people are diagnosed according to current trends. Autism impacts the nervous system and medical diagnosis including lab tests or imaging. Social interaction is also a marker of symptoms. ASD is…
What Happens When Kids Live on Their SmartPhones?
Screen Time How much time do you spend on your phone every day? Answer? More than family time. How about your kids? Less than you! Dinner Parties Work Games Social Media Believe it or not, adults spend more screen time than kids. Luckily, there are apps that can track duration, identify apps, and research notifications….
The Brain – Adolescents With ADHD
People with ADHD have different brains than non-ADHD brains. No kidding! It has a smaller brain volume. There’s a different structure, function, and chemistry. What else? The smaller volume of ADHD brains impacts emotional processing. This impacts behavioral control and executive functioning. What does this mean for “our kids” with ADHD? Act on impulse. Get…
Autism + Journaling = Empowerment
Difficulty interpreting social cues? Preoccupations with certain topics? Difficulty relating emotions? They’re symptoms of teens and adults with Autism (ASD). An innovative solution is journaling. US Autism rates have increased by 10% in 2020. This is due, in large part, to the fact that it can be diagnosed as early as 24 months of age….