by Jenny Edgar | Mar 16, 2025 | Autism
Helping your child develop social skills is essential for their emotional and cognitive growth. Social skills allow them to communicate effectively, form friendships, and navigate different social situations. Here are some fun and practical ways you can help your...
by Jenny Edgar | Mar 13, 2025 | Autism
If you’re wondering whether your child might have autism, here are some signs to keep in mind: Social challenges: Difficulty engaging with others, avoiding eye contact, not responding to their name, or not showing interest in playing with others. Communication...
by Jenny Edgar | Mar 13, 2025 | Autism
“Is my child’s behaviour typical for their age?”Parents may wonder if certain behaviours—such as difficulty with eye contact, repetitive movements, or a lack of interest in social interactions—are part of normal development or if they might indicate...
by Jenny Edgar | Mar 8, 2025 | Autism
Children with language delays can have different causes, and understanding how they may differ in terms of language development can be important. How does a typically developing child with a language delay differ from a child with language delays due to autism: 1....
by Jenny Edgar | Nov 27, 2024 | Autism
Recasting and rephrasing are key strategies for supporting language development, particularly for children who may have delays in speech or social communication challenges, such as those with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). These techniques are especially effective...
by Jenny Edgar | Nov 27, 2024 | Autism
Total communication is a highly effective approach for supporting children with autism (and other communication challenges) in learning to communicate, including developing spoken language. The concept of total communication emphasises using all available...
