Autism Spectrum Disorder and Comorbidity: A Systematic Approach to Treatment

• By: Heidi Hillman PhD, BCBA-D, LMHC Eastern Washington University
• July 19th, 2022
• actually autistic, anxiety, assessment, comorbidity, natural environment teaching, sensory overload, sensory processing, Summer 2022 Issue, treatment, trust
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Comorbidity refers to the presence of one or more mental or physical conditions that coincide with a primary mental or physical condition (Al-Beltagi, 2021). Research has shown that 70% of autistic children meet the criteria for one comorbid disorder and 40% meet the criteria for two or more...

A Practical Guide for Parents of Children with Sensory Processing Difficulties

• By: Sheri Wolnerman-Bardos, MS Natalia Appenzeller, PhD Fay J. Lindner Center for Autism and Developmental Disabilities
• October 1st, 2012
• dysregulation, parenting, sensory processing, stimulation
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Having a child diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) necessitates parents to make a host of lifestyle and emotional adjustments. Many of these adjustments are in response to behavioral challenges exhibited by their children due to difficulty appropriately processing sensory information....