by admin | Dec 17, 2019 | Parent Resources
Understanding Different Types of Autism As a parent of a child with autism, you might have heard about the different types of autism. Those with ASD all struggle to some extent with social interactions, empathy, communication, and flexible behavior. The degree of...
by admin | Dec 3, 2019 | Parent Resources
Making the Holidays Bright for Children with ASD Many people look forward to the holidays year-round–after all, it is the most wonderful time of the year! But for children with ASD and their families, this season can bring many disruptions to regular routines....
by admin | Nov 26, 2019 | Parent Resources
ABA Therapy and Sandcastle Centers Sandcastle Centers focuses on using treatment plans based on the best scientific knowledge. Together with applied behavioral analysis (ABA) therapy, we give children one-on-one care as well as individualized treatment through...
by admin | Nov 19, 2019 | Parent Resources
Best Ways to Connect with Your Autistic Child Children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) relate and interact differently to social interactions. Communication can vary depending on where the autistic child falls on the spectrum. One of the most prominent...
by admin | Oct 22, 2019 | Military Family Support
Resources for Military Families Affected by ASD Over 20,000 military dependents, mostly children, have a form of autism spectrum disorder. These children with ASD as well as their families process the same hurdles that civilian families contend with while handling...
by admin | Oct 9, 2019 | Autism
Sandcastle Centers & Tricare Military families are just like any other family. Children attend school and their parents pursue careers. Then, at the end of the day, everyone comes together under one roof, to a happy, nurturing home. Like other parents in the...
by admin | Oct 8, 2019 | Autism
Autism Acceptance: The Next Step Thanks to the rising awareness of ASD, autism acceptance is spreading. Countless individuals are sharing their experiences and provide a better understanding of what it’s like to live life with autism. How autism affects learning...
by admin | Sep 26, 2019 | Autism
ASD, Learning, & Development Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) affects a broad range of functions and poses unique challenges. Emerging research has given valuable insight into the ways autism affects learning and development. These studies, hopefully, will improve...
by admin | Sep 11, 2019 | Uncategorized
Autism Gender Autism was first described as a form of childhood schizophrenia in 1943 by psychiatrist Leo Kanner. Since then, its definition, diagnosis, and classification have undergone several changes, from a psychiatric condition to a group of connected...
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