Sensory Sensitivity Does Every Teen on the Autism Spectrum Have Sensory Processing Disorder?While many individuals on the autism spectrum struggle with sensory sensitivities, not everyone with Sensory…Dr. Gordon DayJuly 8, 2020
Autism Spectrum DisorderSocial Skills Active Listening Social Skills for Teens on the SpectrumActive listening is one of the hardest social skills for teens on the spectrum to…Dr. Gordon DayJune 15, 2020
Social Skills Equine Therapy Helps Teens Build Nonverbal Social SkillsHorses speak in a language that teens on the spectrum struggle to understand in interactions…Dr. Gordon DayMay 29, 2020
Uncategorized The Neuroscience Behind Executive Functioning Issues in Autism Spectrum DisorderIt is important to note that executive functioning issues affect learning styles and study skills…Dr. Gordon DayMay 21, 2020
Autism Spectrum Disorder Brainspotting Helps Teens on the Spectrum Work Through TraumaWhile teens on the spectrum don’t always have the emotional vocabulary to talk through traumatic…Rachelle Steed CSW - Primary TherapistApril 24, 2020
Autism Spectrum DisorderSocial Skills Team Building Activities Build Social Skills in Teens with AutismWhile in a residential treatment center, we believe it is important to offer experiential activities…Dr. Gordon DayApril 8, 2020
Autism Spectrum DisorderSocial Skills Challenges of Making Friends for Teens on the SpectrumYoung adults on the autism spectrum often have difficulty making friends due to challenges with…Dr. Gordon DayMarch 27, 2020
Social Skills Social Scripts vs Social Skills in Teens with AutismOne of the defining features of autism spectrum disorder is difficulties in social situations. While…Dr. Gordon DayFebruary 27, 2020
Autism Spectrum Disorder Picky Eating and Autism Spectrum DisorderA recent study found that around half of teens with Autism Spectrum Disorder are picky…Dr. Gordon DayFebruary 12, 2020
Autism Spectrum Disorder The Myth of Multi-tasking: Organization Skills for Teens on the SpectrumCan anyone really multitask? According to Dr. Adam Gazzaley, a neuroscientist at the University of…Dr. Gordon DayFebruary 4, 2020
Autism Spectrum Disorder Rigid Processing: Autism Spectrum or OCD?There are a lot of similarities between obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and autism spectrum disorder (ASD)…Dr. Gordon DayJanuary 28, 2020
Anger Issues Why Do Teens with Autism Have Difficulty Expressing Anger?According to a recent study, one in four children with autism struggle with anger problems,…Dr. Gordon DayJanuary 21, 2020
Technology Addiciton Screen Use And Problems with Language Development for Teens on the SpectrumMany researchers have investigated how screen use affects in-person social communication as teens develop their…Dr. Gordon DayJanuary 14, 2020
Autism Spectrum Disorder 7 Ways to Help Teens with AspergersOutpatient treatment doesn’t always provide adequate support for teens with Aspergers. While your home may…Dr. Gordon DayJanuary 6, 2020
Residential Treatment Center Why Choose a Residential Treatment Center That Offers Equine Therapy?The best residential treatment centers offer experiential activities for teens to practice applying the skills…Dr. Gordon DayDecember 30, 2019
ADHD/ADD ADHD Common in Teens with AutismNew research from the national psychiatric project iPSYCH offers an explanation for the high co-morbidity…Dr. Gordon DayDecember 23, 2019
Bullying Teaching Your Child on the Spectrum to Stand Up to BulliesIsolated children who lack social skills are at an increased risk for bullying--partially because of…Dr. Gordon DayDecember 10, 2019
Residential Treatment Center How Can Autistic Teens Improve Their Emotional Intelligence?Many teens with autism struggle with nonverbal communication skills. They are often more in touch…Dr. Gordon DayDecember 2, 2019
Autism Spectrum DisorderSocial Skills When Should I Stop Pushing My Autistic Teen to Socialize?Social situations can be very overwhelming for autistic teens. Not just because they lack the…Dr. Gordon DayNovember 22, 2019
Autism Spectrum DisorderResidential Treatment Center Greta Thunberg on the Power of Special Interests in AutismSixteen year-old environmental activist Greta Thunberg has become the face of a global movement against…Dr. Gordon DayNovember 15, 2019